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Child protection starts in the trolley

HEALA is calling on the Department of Health to urgently implement mandatory front-of-package warning labels  with simple, clear icons that flag when a product is high in salt, sugar or saturated fat and contains artificial sweeteners. These labels are already making a difference in countries like Chile, Mexico and Argentina, where they have helped reduce the intake and changed the perceived healthfulness of unhealthy food.

Saturday Star News
Staff Reporter|Published

Consistency over perfection: A kinder way to approach your health

Progress, not perfection, is what leads to lasting change. ” Start small and stay kind to yourself by picking one or two habits you can realistically stick with. It might look like taking a short walk in the morning, drinking more water, or building a simple bedtime routine that includes a nurturing skincare regimen. For those managing ongoing health concerns, leaning into tools that support your journey can make a big difference.

Saturday Star News
Staff Reporter|Published

Eat smart, live long: surprising diets that hold the key to longevity

In a world obsessed with miracle supplements and high-tech gadgets, the quest for longevity often leads us to look for complex solutions. But what if the secret to a longer, healthier life lies in the simple everyday foods we consume?

Lifestyle Health
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Shake it up: How South Africans are embracing meal replacements for health and convenience

A new study shows that South Africans are turning to meal replacements as a practical solution for health and convenience.

Lifestyle Health Diet
Sarene Kloren|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Man eats 1,000 eggs in a month - here’s what happened

A fitness enthusiast in Tokyo consumed nearly 1,000 eggs in a month to test their muscle-building potential.

Lifestyle Health Diet
Sarene Kloren|Published

How picky eating led to an 8-year-old's blindness from junk food

Discover how an 8-year-old's strict diet of junk food led to blindness and the long-term health risks of picky eating

Lifestyle Health
Sarene Kloren|Published

Watch VideoOprah Winfrey opens up about using Ozempic and weight loss on her podcast

Discover how Oprah Winfrey's experience with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic reshaped her understanding of weight loss and challenged societal perceptions

Lifestyle Health Diet
Sarene Kloren|Published

The health benefits of taking flaxseeds

Flaxseeds, also known as linseeds, are celebrated as a superfood due to their impressive nutritional profile and health benefits.

Lifestyle Health Diet
Sarene Kloren|Published

Adequate iron levels vital for blood donors’ health and contributions

By donating blood, individuals contribute to a healthier, more resilient society where every person has the opportunity to receive the medical care they need

Lifestyle Health
IOL Reporter|Published

Nutrition tips your body needs at different ages

The nutrition your body needs for peak performance at different ages of your life.

Lifestyle Health Diet
Sarene Kloren|Published

Five tips to help you succeed at direct selling

Herbalife is one of the world’s leading direct selling brands with thousands of direct sellers.

Business Report Partnered
Brandstories|Published

WATCH: Nestlé giving back

Owned by the resettled Makhoba community, Springfontein Dairy is today the largest black-owned dairy supplier to Nestlé.

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Brandstories|Published