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How Inflammation Could Be Ruining Your Health – And 10 Ways To Tackle It
We’re bombarded with well-meaning health advice every day. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could take a simpler, more unified approach to health, and could the key to this lie in the levels of inflammation in our bodies?
Go Small, Or Go Home!
Last July, Cindy and Seth Alfino packed up their kids and comfortable lives to travel around SA in a vintage camper van – an adventure that forever changed how they live.
Bottled Sunshine
Melissa McCarthy tells us why she plans to keep putting ‘real women’ in movies, what’s next for her and why there’s no chance of getting above herself in her crazy household!
Those were the days
Is the uptick in nostalgia holding us back, or helping us cope?
Soul Searching In The Midlands Sa's Spiritual Hub
The Natal Midlands... and surrounds is a popular holiday destination on most local travel bucket lists, but it’s much more than that – it’s a place to recharge your spirit. Dotted with unconventional restaurants, shops and places to stay, there’s a deep sense of spiritual richness there. And the intrepid artists, quirky entrepreneurs and kind community make it a unique place to rejuvenate.
Are We Doing Enough To Find Solutions?
We asked climate scientist Dr Peter Johnston,futurologist Clem Sunter, and City of Cape Town Mayco member Xanthea Limberg for their takes on the water crisis in the Western Cape.
Ask The Doc
Surgeon and lecturer Dr Sarah Rayne answers your questions. This month, they’re about cancer and weak abdominal muscles.
Healthy Living
Happy New Year! Time for a fresh start.
How I Survived...
...the first 3 years as a startup in the tech industry
'It's Even More Beautiful Than What You Imagined'
Julia Roberts read Wonder, the story of a boy who doesn’t quite look like everyone else, to her own children – and they all loved it. Inevitably, the story was snapped up by a film studio, and Julia jumped at the chance to play the boy’s mum.
Iki-What?
IkiIkigai (pronounced ee-kee-guy) isn’t a millennial term for your creepy neighbour. It’s an ancient Japanese philosophy that’s shining a light on how we should live – finding purpose and joy in simple things... keeping busy, but slowing down when we feel overwhelmed.
'What I Learned When I Stopped Drinking
In the spirit of #DryJanuary (we know you’re thinking about it!), we explored the experiences and insights of people who have taken a break from alcohol for anything from a month to forever…
A Handmaid's Tale
TV’s ‘queen of drama’ on playing a feminist icon, her everyday life as a Manhattan cat lady and why you should buy yourself jewellery.
Foodies
Of eateries, streateries and foodie adventures…
Beauty News
Meghan Markle shares one of her top beauty products; Reese Witherspoon releases a lipstick with a cause, and the new Chanel fragrance is here!
Financial Infidelity
I recently stumbled across a whole world of financial secrets and intrigue. It happened like this…
Should AIRBNB BE.Regulated In SA?
Should AIRBNB BE.Regulated In SA?
This Is What Losing Two Children Has Taught Me
Simone Blanckenberg on the searing pain of losing two children, and what helped her cope.
Who Is Melania Trump?
William Langley heads to the tiny town in Slovenia where Melania Trump was raised to find out the truth about the former model who is America’s new First Lady.
Does Less Stuff = More Happiness?
Whether it’s a cultural shift or a passing fad, there’s no denying that minimalism is having a moment. But is there anything to the idea that paring down your possessions will bring you happiness?
The Kerry On Top
Actress Kerry Washington is intelligent, straight-talking, compelling enough to keep us glued to our screens and intriguingly private. So who is she?
How I Learnt To Love My Thighs
Most of us have at least one part of our bodies that we wish were smaller, or smoother, or sexier… Maybe a mindset change is what we need.
Can You Outsmart Your Genes?
Yes and no. The good news is you can influence how much impact some of them have on your health. Karen Fitta finds out what you need to know.
Born To Rule
Emilia Clarke’s role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones has taken her from relative obscurity as an actress to mega stardom. And it couldn’t have happened to a nicer person.
Bosom Buddy
Frustrated by lengthy waiting times for patients who needed mastectomies and the pressure on Groote Schuur Hospital’s breast clinic and oncology unit due to a lack of resources, surgeon Dr Liana Roodt accepted a challenge from her wine club friends to do something about it. And that’s how Project Flamingo started.
Let's Do The Hygge
Apparently we can all do with a little ‘hygge’ (pronounced ‘hoogah’) in ourlives… And what better time than winter to embrace this hot Danish lifestyle trend for getting cosy while making the most of life’s simple pleasures?
How To Unlock Your Inner Calm
We can’t simply flick a switch and relax, but research shows that we can train our minds to alter the way we think and behave to free ourselves from stress.
Nicole Kidman
‘I don’t choose roles that are going to please’The Oscar winner says she has a stoic yet sensitive approach to life – which is probably why she’s tackling the thorny issue of domestic abuse not just on screen in Big Little Lies but also on the ground, as a UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador.
Heart & Mind
From serving as a national planning commissioner in the Presidency to producing South Africa’s first cashmere, Vuyo Mahlati is a multifaceted woman. And while she exhibits an incredibly diverse skill set, her focus has been singular – to drive social change.
Health Living
We’re celebrating medical advances right here on South African soil, and share interesting facts about chronic back pain.