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A holiday means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but almost everyone hopes for a break from the daily grind, and a time to relax and unwind. Switching off and getting into ‘bucket-and-spade’ mode can be easier said than done, especially when there are expenses, food and family thrown into […]

What better way to celebrate the holiday season than to take a well-deserved trip. It’s time for work and stress to take a backseat, right? Most of the time, this is easier said than done.

How many of you actually take one of those sanitary wipes at the entrance to your local supermarket and wipe your trolley? Most people don’t even notice it, but it could be the difference between you being healthy or sick this festive season.

Keeping kids active and entertained over the holidays can be a challenge – especially if you’ve already been to the beach or park every day this week.

So, did you think you’d waved goodbye to those pesky pimples after your teenage years? Think again! If you’re finding spots popping up and aren’t sure why, the culprit could be hiding in your bathroom – your shampoo!

Each week we receive a number of questions from users on our Facebook page. These questions come from people from all over the world, and you’d be surprised to see how many people have the same problems. We took a look at 5 of the most commonly asked questions and had one of our doctors […]

Malnutrition is one of the top 5 causes of disease and illness amongst kids around the world – and only those living in areas where food is scarce. When people think about malnutrition they most often imagine a starving child. And yes, while starvation is still a serious problem in many parts of the world, […]

It keeps coming up in the news, and even though it all seems very far away, a lot of the headlines are making people uneasy. So, what’s really happening with the Ebola outbreak?

Air travel during pregnancy is generally considered safe for women who have healthy pregnancies, but it’s important to check if your medical scheme or health care provider approves air travel.

Okay, don’t get us wrong, we know that the holidays are meant to be filled with fun, and delicious food! But, if you’ve dedicated the last year to trimming, toning and achieving a tight 6-pack, is it really worth losing your chiselled abs?

Remember the good old days when you spent all your free time outside?

Do you think about sex often? Be honest. It’s completely normal for you to want to have sex (or not!) and it’s also normal, not to mention common, to please yourself from time to time. Masturbation is a healthy part of life and, while we know it isn’t exactly a conversation starter at cocktail parties, […]