Zakiyah Ebrahim
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Brown or white: Which rice or sugar is better for your health? We ask a dietitian
Can't decide between adding brown or white rice and sugar to your cart? A dietitian weighs in. → Read More
'Works of community' – How one local art project is changing lives in rural Eastern Cape
Nozeti Makhubalo was forced to poach abalone under the cover of darkness to feed her kids. Today, she is a master embroiderer and artist with the skills to earn a decent living. → Read More
'Avoid a festive financial hangover' – How to manage your money and mental health this Black Friday
Ready to shop until you drop? Make sure you have a plan to help you make smarter shopping choices, experts advise. → Read More
Anxiety, frustration and outrage – load shedding is taking a toll on our mental health
The ongoing energy crisis is causing a wave of stress and anxiety for millions of South Africans. A psychiatrist shares ways to cope with the uncertainty. → Read More
Forget 10 000 steps a day - here's what you should focus on instead, according to a new study
Many of us have been practising the 10 000 steps a day mantra for years, but scientists have found that your walking speed is more important than your step count. → Read More
'I'm lucky to be alive': Ashton Kutcher opens up about battling rare disease
The Hollywood actor battled a rare disease that left him unable to walk, hear and see for a whole year. → Read More
These 5 essential health checks are non-negotiable, ladies – here’s where to go and how much they cost
Certain routine tests are essential to a woman’s health, as they can rule out any major issues in the long run. → Read More
Just a 2-minute walk after your meal can do wonders for your health
According to new research, even a post-meal stroll is associated with improved health. → Read More
They don’t come cheap but do weighted blankets really reduce anxiety and improve sleep?
Is the weighted blanket the solution to your anxiety and sleep woes? We take a look. → Read More
Covid-19 accounted for 60% of the value of death claims in 2021, says Discovery Life
Covid-19 claims during the first two years of the pandemic totalled a whopping R6.5 billion, Discovery Life said on Tuesday. → Read More
Monkeypox cases reported in 19 countries: What happens if it reaches SA?
Cases of the virus, which causes smallpox-like lesions, are expected to increase in non-endemic regions of the world. But experts in SA say there is no cause for alarm. → Read More
SA Covid-19 update: Current resurgence coming to an end, trends suggest
All provinces, except the Northern Cape, are starting to see a downward trend in Covid-19 cases and hospital admissions, the NICD says. → Read More
Explaining alopecia and why it's no joke for sufferers
Jada Pinkett-Smith has been speaking about her struggle with alopecia since 2018 and recently said that she and the hair loss condition 'are going to be friends'. → Read More
Living with long Covid: ‘I just eat to keep alive and nourish my body'
'I can’t enjoy the taste of food the way I used to. But it doesn’t hold me back,' says Lyn, who has been battling with loss of smell and taste since December 2020. → Read More
The future of health and wellness: Six trends to watch in 2022
Keep an eye out for these trends that could help you to be healthier and happier in 2022. → Read More
J&J Covid-19 booster shots are available: Who’s eligible and when they can get it
Booster doses of the J&J Covid-19 vaccine are officially open to those who already received a single dose. Here’s what you need to know. → Read More
Covid-19: Health dept announces immediate end to contact tracing
All Covid-19 contact tracing should be stopped with immediate effect, except where infections are picked up in congregate settings and cluster outbreak situations, the Department of Health said on Thursday → Read More
Sahpra approves J&J Covid-19 booster shot
Sahpra has approved a second dose for the J&J vaccine as well as mix-and-match boosting - although the Department of Health has not yet announced whether the latter option will be available. → Read More
Covid-19 booster doses: Who needs them, and are they safe and effective?
Many countries, including SA, are offering booster shots to parts of the population. We take a look at what the data say about their safety and who needs them most. → Read More
Covid-19 booster shots in SA: When can you get one, which vaccine, and other things we know so far
We explain who is eligible to receive a booster shot, when they can get it, and the latest results on the effect of an additional dose against the Omicron variant. → Read More