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Pain is a part of life. It is there from the beginning, in a small baby, and it is there at the end, when the person dies.

Ah, the age-old advice from parents and teachers that we've all heard at some point in our lives: "Sit up straight!"

According to Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, only 56% of critically ill calls within urban areas of Gauteng receive a response within 30 minutes from public ambulances.

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.

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

Losing a family member due to misconduct or negligence is painful. We discuss how you can seek justice on behalf of your loved one for a wrongful death action.

Divorce is a difficult reality. While the emotional pain is hard to bear, Legal&Tax Services can at least be your companion in offering expert legal advice on this process.

Legal&Tax’s Funeral Plan can be a caring companion at this time of pain. Instead of tying its members down into specific service providers, Legal&Tax pays out in cash immediately.

Death is a difficult and emotional subject to handle. While we can’t take away the pain, we can make the experience a little easier by helping you prepare for the practical realities that need to be in place.

Death is a hard reality and to lose a loved one can leave you experiencing great emotional pain. It is completely normal to find yourself reacting in a variety of ways and to find that your emotions keep switching, as you try and cope with this trauma.

Funeral policies are there to help soothe the grief of a final goodbye to a loved one. When policies are not what was advertised, it adds to the pain. This month, we outline how you can check that your funeral policy is not a scam.

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

Questions you could ask yourself to assess whether your stress or anxiety may require some professional help.

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.

People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) works to ensure the realisation of women’s rights and thereby improve women’s quality of life. POWA offer a safe haven for women and children who have escaped abuse and gender-based violence, and provide counselling and rehabilitation services to help make a lasting change in these women's lives. This downloadable resource guide is a portable companion that we have developed for POWA and everyone that needs a helping hand.

Grieving the loss of a parent affects us in a multitude of ways. Learn to recognize the five stages of grief and know how they will help you as you heal.

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.

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.