Like blinking and your heartbeat, you don’t really think about breathing; it just happens. But if you did pay it a little attention, you’d reap the health benefits. The most important thing to know is that you need to be breathing through your nose most of the time. If you’re breathing through your mouth, [...]
Parenting often feels like trying to assemble furniture while the instructions are being rewritten in real-time. For the working parent, this challenge doubles as you navigate the high-stakes pressure of a career alongside the emotional demands of the home. This session cuts through the noise of "perfect parenting" to provide practical, evidence-based strategies for [...]
World Malaria Day: 25 April 2026 About World Malaria Day 2026 World Malaria Day is observed annually on April 25th to raise awareness about malaria and the global efforts to control and ultimately eradicate the disease. This day is an opportunity to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria [...]
World Hemophilia Day: April 17 2026 World Hemophilia Day is commemorated every year on April 17. The day, devoted to those who have hemophilia, is marked to raise awareness and help them have a better future. Hemophilia is a rare condition in which blood cannot clot properly because it lacks adequate blood-clotting proteins. World [...]
Don’t spend the winter months attached to a box of tissues. Stay safe and healthy by getting your vaccine at our onsite clinic. Early reports from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) confirm that flu season officially began on 09 March 2026 – earlier than in recent years, following the same trend seen in 2025. [...]
It’s almost impossible to scroll through social media without being bombarded by ‘quick fixes’, from restrictive diets to intense fitness regimes. While it’s easy to be swayed by marketing tactics, our health goals take on a whole new meaning when we learn to embrace ourselves as we are. Let go of perfection When we [...]
Avoiding back pain with manual handling Whether you’re lifting heavy boxes or just picking up a fallen pen, your spine constantly negotiates with gravity. Most of us don't think about our backs until those loud, painful signals remind us that we have reached the limit. SPEAKER Dr. Renette Moller Musculoskeletal Manager and Chiropractor LEARNING [...]
Ultra-processed foods (like sweetened breakfast cereals, processed meats, and flavoured potato chips) may be quick, tasty, and convenient, but they carry hidden health risks, increasing the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.Plus, there’s growing evidence to suggest that eating highly processed foods can lead to cravings, loss of control, withdrawal and [...]
What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day spreads awareness about a disease affecting newborns. While Down syndrome is often described in a clinical context, it is important to clarify that it is a genetic condition rather than a disease or illness. World Down Syndrome Day serves as a vital global platform [...]
Human Rights Day is a national day that is commemorated annually on 21 March to remind South Africans about the sacrifices that accompanied the struggle for the attainment of democracy in South Africa. The commemoration provides the country with an opportunity to reflect on progress made in the promotion and protection of human rights. [...]
