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Breaking the Creche Syndrome cycle

Getting to grips with ‘Creche Syndrome’

If you’ve recently, or are planning to place your child in a creche or day-care facility, you may have heard of ‘Creche Syndrome’. The colder Winter months which are now taking a firm grip can play havoc with your child’s health.
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Tips to combat winter colds

Combat those winter ‘sniffles’

No one wants to muddle through the winter months feeling tired, run-down, and sick all the time. When it comes to keeping your family as healthy as possible, an ounce of prevention is most definitely worth a pound of cure.
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Vaccination and immunisation

Vaccines and immunisation

Immunisation is a global health success story that saves millions of lives every year. We take a look at the development of vaccines and how cutting-edge technologies are changing the vaccine landscape.
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Health and democracy

Your Right to the access of HealthCare in South Africa

Access to health care is a basic human right. The right to health care can however be limited in certain instances, depending on the availability of resources. We discuss these points in further detail including if you have the right to refuse treatment
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Diabetes Awareness – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Many people do not know that they are diabetic until long-term damage is done by the disease. In this article, we help you identify some of the signs and symptoms and advise you on how to treat diabetes.
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Food to boost your mood

In this article, we discuss what you can eat in order to gain mental clarity and have a better emotional outlook.
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Whole foods – a better way of eating

We weigh the benefits of consuming whole foods over processed foods.
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Let's talk mental health

We help you spot the red flags that could signal a possible mental health condition.
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Arthritis types, causes and treatment

We show you how to deal with the painful symptoms of arthritis and what treatment eases swollen joints.
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Epic summer salad

Epic summer salad

Get inspired with this tasty and refreshing meal to cool you down on those hot summer days
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How to get your COVID-19 vaccination

This easy to follow guide provides the information you need to register on the Department of Health's Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS)
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Different COVID-19 variants explained

Why does the coronavirus change? Professor Barry Schoub discusses the mutant nature of the virus and the different COVID-19 variants that have been identified.
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Fitness matters

Former international athlete, Reece Turner shows you how to move your body everyday to get your heart beating and blood flowing. He is joined by his mom who is a qualified Pilates instructor.
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Professor Barry Schoub talks about the safety of the quickly developed COVID-19 vaccine

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe? Expert Professor Barry Schoub answers the frequently asked question around the quick development and emergency approval of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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How to keep safe during the COVID-19 third wave

South Africa is experiencing its COVID-19 third wave. We provide essential tips for you and your family to keep safe and limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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Anxiety and trauma during civil unrest

As South Africa faces times of distress and uncertainty, it is essential to provide safety for yourself, and your loved ones, including children. It is important that we stick together as one nation and restore calm to our beautiful country. We provide tips below to help you and your family cope through these challenging times.
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What is a vaccine and how does it work?

What is a vaccine and how does it work? Professor Barry Schoub provides you with everything you need to know about vaccinations.
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Professor Barry Schoub explains the waiting period between getting your vaccine and after a COVID-19 infection

How long should you wait after a COVID-19 infection to get your Pfizer vaccine? Watch this video to find out the waiting period recommended by Professor Barry Schoub, Chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Vaccines.
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