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Health Choose a Healthier 2023 Feature

Choose a healthier 2023

While we should always strive to accomplish our health goals, the road to better health doesn't have to mean making huge life-altering decisions.
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Health Ke Dezemba Feature

Happy Holidays: A Goal and a Reality

It has been quite a year and there is a definite sense of anticipation as the holiday season approaches. But are you excited or relieved? Either way Mzansi, it will all be ok. We’re doing better than we think we are.
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Health Ke Dezemba Feature

Ke Dezemba Binge

South Africans already know that we have a slightly fraught relationship with substance abuse. As a country, long accused of a “missing middle” in one way or another, we really doubled down on the “go big or go home” way of life.
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Funeral Life is for living Feature

Life is for the living: Grief & Guilt

Letting go is hard. It's even harder if we feel guilty for learning to live again after losing a loved one.
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Health Red Ribbon Month Feature

Red Ribbons for a Reason

November is Red Ribbon Month, and we wear our ribbons to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with those who live with HIV and AIDS. This year, we hope you also wear it with hope and an appreciation that, while there is much to do, we are actually making progress.
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October 2022 Webinar Feature

Coping Hacks for changes and challenges

Finding power in the process, kindness, consequences, and incognito caring are just a few of the excellent points addressed, watch the video for more.
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Health Hypertension Feature

Hypertension Infographic

Blood pressure is measured with a simple, painless test that needs to be performed by a healthcare professional, but it is quick and does not require laboratory analysis. Download our infographic for more information.
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Health Heat Emergency Feature

Heat Illness Emergency Infographic

Sun burn, dehydration and dizziness may not sound serious, but they can have deeply harmful, lasting effects on our bodies. Download our infographic to enjoy the summer sun safely.
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Funeral Feature

A Better Braai Day Webinar with Dr Avron Urison

As South Africans, many of us are united by our love of a braai and a beer. Heritage Day, lovingly referred to as “Braai Day” by most of the country, is celebrated with both, in generous helpings. While Heritage Day comes but once a year, our people need no excuse to haul out the braai and grab some meat and some drinks and spend any afternoon indulging.
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VAS suicide Feature

We don’t talk about it. The silence around suicide

It is difficult, both for those who have to try and manage feelings of despair that may lead to suicidal thoughts, and for those who try to be there to listen but don’t necessarily understand.
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Health Emergencies Feature

Preparation is the best prevention

Medical emergencies are terrifying. The fear and helplessness while someone is suffering, or possibly dying, can be paralysing. As your companion, we want to help. Together with ER24, we have put together these downloadable infographics that explain what to do in some of the most frequently occurring medical emergencies.
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Health Dom care Feature

The Last Homecoming

Take this poignant opportunity to reflect on caring for those who have loved us most, as they near the evening of their time with us.
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Health Seizure Feature

Seizures

Seizures can be alarming, but if you remain calm and use the information in this downloadable infographic, you will know what to do AND what not to do.
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Health Quit smoking Feature

Quitting Smoking

We all know that smoking is harmful to our health. If you quit for good, that damage does not have to be permanent. See how quickly you can start to recover from the extensive damage done by smoking in this downloadable infographic.
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Health Child ER24 Feature

Children's Emergencies

Children can’t always tell us what’s wrong. If your child or any child in your care seems unwell or in pain, rather be cautious and call for medical assistance.
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Health Electrocuted Feature

Electrocution

The number of South Africans who are electrocuted every year has climbed in recent times and it is one of the most dangerous situations to treat. Ensuring that the source of the electricity has been turned off, and other key points are explained in this downloadable infographic.
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Health Burn Safety Feature

Burn Safety

Children are at greater risk for burns and scalds in the home. Knowing what to do when your child is hurt is vital, but preventing them from getting hurt is safer. This downloadable infographic covers both prevention and treatment.
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Health AED Feature

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

In cases of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, the correct use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) with CPR can increase the chances of survival from 9% to 50%. How to use an AED and where to find one in an emergency are explained in this downloadable infographic.
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