
Keeping your brain young and healthy
Although getting older is the biggest risk factor for dementia, evidence shows there are many ways you can keep your brain healthy and reduce your own risk.

Ear infections – causes and treatments
Ear infections mostly affect children, but adults are not immune. Ear infections can be chronic or acute.

Preventative dental care
Dental care plays an important role in your overall health and wellbeing. Oral health is connected to the health of your body as a whole.

Fertility care – The art of becoming pregnant
Cases of infertility among South African couples are increasing. It is important to know that infertility is not just a female problem.

Tips for a healthier lifestyle
The journey to a healthy lifestyle can be overwhelming, but if you break it down into smaller steps, it becomes more manageable.

A healthy lunchbox for a healthy mind
Learning doesn’t just make you smart. It also takes energy. That’s why it’s so important to have healthy meals for children, which include nutritious snacks to keep them going.

Stressed, anxious or ADHD?
Many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also have a learning disability, depression or an anxiety disorder.
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Crispy chicken strips
Chicken strips or crumbed chicken is a firm favourite, but unfortunately often unhealthy as it is deep-fried.

Mommy, my tummy hurts
Abdominal pain in children is very common and can be distressful for parents.

Importance of oral health for children
Worldwide, 3 out of 5 children suffer from oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease.

COVID-19
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