Long-Term Contraception
Take control of your reproductive health with a contraceptive injection For anyone from young girls to older adults who are still ovulating, contraceptive injections provide an easy and highly effective way to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Whether you’re just not ready for a child, or if you can’t afford the expenses that come with pregnancy and […]
Back to school health drive
One of the most important factors in your child’s academic success is their basic health and wellbeing. If your child is suffering from any health issues, they will not be able to focus on their schoolwork
How, When & Why You Should Get Tested For HIV
HIV affects 13.7% of all South Africans, or roughly 8.2 million people as of 2021. Almost a fifth (19%) of all South Africans between the ages of 15 and 49 live with HIV.
How Do I Know If I Have Diabetes? Common Symptoms That Mean You Should Get Tested
Diabetes is a disease that leads to high blood sugar. If you have any of these common symptoms, ask your healthcare provider to test you for diabetes.
A Simple Guide to Diabetes: What It Is, How To Avoid It, And What To Do If You Get It
Diabetes is a disease that leads to high blood sugar. Blood sugar (glucose) is your body’s main source of energy, and comes from the food you eat.
Breast cancer: What it is & what puts you at risk
After skin cancer, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. Cancer is a disease which causes cells in the body, in this case the breast, to grow out of control. These cells can spread, or metastasize, to other parts of the body. According to research conducted by the National Cancer Registry in 2019, approximately 1 in 27 South African women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. Approximately 19.4 million women aged 15 years and older live at risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2013, deaths from breast cancer accounted for just under 1 in 100 of all deaths in South Africa.
Breast cancer: Facts & Myths
There are a lot of ideas out there about breast cancer, and most of them are incorrect. Here are some of the things people say about breast cancer that are just plain wrong
Breast cancer: What it looks like & how to find it
Performing regular self-examinations is widely regarded to be an effective early detection method. All women should check their breasts regularly for changes in the appearance of the breast and nipple.
Self-care for women: Look after your mind, body & soul
As mothers, wives, sisters, friends and daughters, women often experience a lot of pressure to manage their own wellbeing, while helping those around them. As with most things in life, the most important thing is balance – if you don’t take care of yourself first, you won’t be able to fulfil any other responsibilities you might have, be they family or work-related.
These simple yet effective self-care ideas will help you improve your own health, wellbeing and overall happiness.
Your Hearing is Important! How To Reduce Your Risk of Hearing Deterioration
You might take your hearing for granted, but once it’s damaged, it’s damaged for life. Any deterioration in hearing can have a profound impact on your quality of life, and the resulting difficulty in communication can lead to:
Fewer educational and job opportunities, Social withdrawal and reduced access to services, Emotional problems caused by a lowered self-esteem. For this reason, it’s crucial to protect your ears in any way you can, especially if you spend a lot of time around loud noises.