400 million tons. That’s the estimate from the United Nations on how much plastic waste humanity produces annually – and about half of it is single-use. In South Africa, the biggest drivers of waste are population growth, growing urbanisation and a lack of compliance with waste management. At the moment, we recycle or reuse [...]
Children are so precious. And fragile. Never more so than in the case of a newborn or infant baby. Parents go through a great deal of anxiety in that first year or so. So much is unknown and scary. Baby is so helpless and utterly dependent. Things can go wrong. What if… and then…. [...]
In humanity’s distant past, biological response to stress was a crucial factor for survival against predators, triggering the release of hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. Heart rate would increase and muscles would tense, enabling the body to take action and make split-second decisions. This was a good thing, if you were facing down [...]
Vitiligo, a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the loss of skin pigment, can be a source of confusion and social stigma. World Vitiligo Day, observed annually on June 25th, aims to change that narrative. This international event serves as a platform to raise awareness about vitiligo, celebrate those living with the condition, and advocate [...]
Teamwork makes the dream work! A vital money move is to connect and collaborate with people who impact you financially, whether this is family or friends. Together you can achieve more! With the cost of living being what it is, it's unusual for people to get together and not share the load. At a [...]
Let’s say you were gifted a Rolls Royce. You know this kind of car can last for 70-odd years if you take good care of it, right? What’s the likelihood you’d neglect to have it serviced regularly, allow it to run on poor-quality fuel, forget to buy new tyres when needed, or even drive [...]
Here is an excerpt from an interview with a retired medical and wellness doctor….. Question: Over many decades of healthcare practice you must have seen a fair number of “fails”. People trying to get well but somehow, well, not! Can you tell us about a few? Answer: Great question! Yes…..pretty-much everyone wants to be [...]
According to Einstein, you’re classified as an intellectual if you can solve a problem. But if you can prevent one, you’re a genius. So, by scheduling your necessary health checks regularly, you can prevent some health problems before they arise, and call yourself a genius too. 1.) Blood pressure and cholesterol tests High blood [...]
