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JOHANNESBURG - What if we told you that your daily food choices hold the key to how you feel, look, and age? Nutrition isn't just about filling your stomach – it fuels your body, strengthens your immune system, and plays a key role in disease prevention. Yet, in a fast-paced world of quick meals and processed convenience, many South Africans are trapped in cycles of poor health driven by what's on their plate.

How nutrition shapes your health and happiness

JOHANNESBURG - What if we told you that your daily food choices hold the key to how you feel, look, and age? Nutrition isn't just about filling...

JOHANNESBURG - Many of us only think about cholesterol when a doctor flags it during a routine check-up or when experiencing severe symptoms. It's not something you can feel or see, but left unchecked, high cholesterol can silently put you at risk of heart disease, stroke, and other severe health conditions.

Cholesterol – The good, the bad and the necessary

JOHANNESBURG - Many of us only think about cholesterol when a doctor flags it during a routine check-up or when experiencing severe symptoms. It's...

JOHANNESBURG - Have you ever wondered what would happen if you suddenly needed a blood transfusion? Having the correct type of blood available can be lifesaving, whether due to surgery, a medical condition, or an unforeseen emergency. In medical emergencies, every second counts, and it is crucial that you know and understand your blood type.

What you need to know about blood types and emergency transfusions 

JOHANNESBURG - Have you ever wondered what would happen if you suddenly needed a blood transfusion? Having the correct type of blood available can...

When worry becomes overwhelming for new moms 

Understanding postpartum mental health

JOHANNESBURG - The weeks and months following childbirth are often filled with joy, love, and new experiences. But for many new moms, the postpartum period can also bring unexpected physical, emotional, and mental health challenges. With a mix of sleepless nights, physical recovery, and fluctuating emotions, the demands can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, with the proper support and resources, mothers can find balance and well-being during this period. Here, we'll explore practical postpartum care tips, signs of maternal mental health issues, and how loved ones can help new moms navigate this transition.

Nutrition and support for you and your baby

Preparing for a healthy pregnancy

JOHANNESBURG - Bringing a new life into the world is exciting, and feeling nervous about it is also natural. First-time moms (and dads) may wonder about the changes ahead, including shifts in nutritional needs for both mom and baby's health. Here is a useful tip: getting your body ready can start before you even see that positive pregnancy test! Doctors often recommend adding dietary supplements and vitamins into your routine a month or so before trying to conceive. This proactive approach can help you feel more confident and supported as you begin this important journey.

JOHANNESBURG - Have you ever started the new year with high hopes of improving your health, only to feel overwhelmed by the pressure to look a certain way? You're not alone. While setting goals for better wellness is a great idea, focusing too much on weight or appearance can sometimes lead to unintended consequences, like developing an unhealthy relationship with food. Eating disorders, such as Anorexia Nervosa, are more common than many of us realise and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background.

Breaking the stigma on anorexia and eating disorders

JOHANNESBURG - Have you ever started the new year with high hopes of improving your health, only to feel overwhelmed by the pressure to look a...

Employers' role in health and wellness to promote employee well-being

Medshield Medical Scheme

In today's fast-paced work environment, where emotional health is as critical as physical health, employers are under increasing pressure to ensure their employees are well cared for, balanced, and content. This evolving focus is essential for maintaining a productive and positive workplace.

How your medical aid covers prescription medication

Navigating prescription medication cover and formulary tiers in South Africa

Johannesburg - Prescription medication cover ensures that individuals can access necessary medications prescribed by healthcare professionals to manage acute and chronic conditions. It plays a pivotal role in maintaining health, managing symptoms, preventing complications, and improving overall quality of life.

Digital relationships could help healthcare professionals and improve personalised patient care

Innovations like Medshield's SmartCare have helped pave the way for telemedicine to be used in South Africa. But is digital really beneficial in healthcare? The answer is yes! Digital relationships have helped lighten the load of healthcare professionals and improved patient care. It becomes easier for care providers to talk to each other and work together, but it also gets patients more involved, allowing care providers to act faster when they need to.

Women must heed the warning signs of iron deficiency

Iron deficiency is one of the leading nutritional deficiencies globally. Proper education about iron deficiency's causes, effects and long-term impact is needed urgently. Most women may be aware of an iron deficiency but are unaware of early warning signs that could indicate a more serious underlying health concern.

5 things new moms never talk about

Motherhood is so much more than giving birth. It's loving and knowing a soul before you even see it. It's carrying and caring for a life entirely dependent on you for survival. It's giving air to the lungs that grew within you and sight to the eyes that will look to you for answers to life's questions.

Broad research shows that although the global annual spending on leadership development averages $45bn, the resulting ROI is only 2%. Why do we continue spending so much on leadership training and development? Because humans are wired to believe that success depends only on what you can do rather than who you are as a whole. The pandemic proved that no matter how good a leader you may appear to be, your state of being matters far more. When your mental health is out of balance, your performance at work suffers greatly.

Mental health disorder is the unspoken pandemic of modern life

Broad research shows that although the global annual spending on leadership development averages $45bn, the resulting ROI is only 2%. Why do we...

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