May 10 – World Lupus Day World Lupus Day serves to call attention to the impact that lupus has on people around the world. The annual observance focuses on the need for improved patient healthcare services, increased research into the causes of and cure for lupus, earlier diagnosis and treatment of lupus, and better [...]

Healthy ageing: Tips from a Dietitian Ageing is a natural part of life, but making informed choices about your diet can help you navigate this phase with grace. Several changes occur as we age, including shifts in appetite, alterations in body composition, and the potential exclusion of certain foods due to difficulties in eating. [...]

A few years ago, the president of Columbia University, Minouche Shafik, remarked that, in the past, jobs were about muscles. “Now they’re about brains. [In] the future, they’ll be about the heart.” Most experts agree that AI will eventually affect most jobs. While there’s not much we can do about that, commodities that will [...]

May 8 – World Ovarian Cancer Day Established in 2013 by a group of leaders from ovarian cancer advocacy organizations around the world, May 8 – World Ovarian Cancer Day, is the one day of the year we globally raise our voices in solidarity in the fight against ovarian cancer. While the World Ovarian [...]

Afrocentric Wellness joins the fight against blood cancer and disorders In collaboration with DKMS Africa, Afrocentric Wellness is amplifying awareness of blood cancers, disorders, and treatments. The collaboration is the perfect arena for Afrocentric Wellness to leverage existing platforms to encourage employees and the greater Wellness community to join the fight against blood cancer. [...]

What health score does your lifestyle get? Have you thought about how your lifestyle contributes to your health and wellbeing? Take this test to find out. 1. How often do you experience stress? a. Stress isn’t something I struggle with regularly. b. Now and then it’s a problem for me, and I sometimes struggle [...]

Stay Healthy and Vaccinated This Winter Embrace winter wellness by getting your annual flu shot – your first line of defence against seasonal illnesses including influenza and the whooping cough. Visit your nearest Wellness Clinic* and get your payable via medical aid or for R99 via card payment.

On April 17, 2025, the global bleeding disorders community will come together to celebrate World Hemophilia Day. This year’s theme is “Access for all: Women and girls bleed too”. Today, women and girls with bleeding disorders (WGBDs) are still underdiagnosed and underserved. The global bleeding disorders community has the power—and the responsibility—to change this. [...]