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NOW Foods is proud to support Stress and IBS Awareness Month this April, focusing on the theme “Healthy Mind, Happy Gut: Navigating Stress and Digestive Health.”This initiative underscores the importance of understanding stress, recognising its impact on digestive health, and providing solutions for managing stress, anxiety, and IBS symptoms. Stress Awareness Month prompts us to acknowledge the signs of burnout…
With a mission to be a sustainable leader in the development and production of high-quality healthier alternative oils, Southern Oil (SOILL) continues to champion the benefits of canola oil as the go-to choice for consumers. “We are proud to promote canola oil as a cooking oil alternative for the health-conscious consumer” says Morne Botes, Commercial Director at Southern Oil. “Our…
Men’s healthcare should be under the spotlight more often, said Vanessa Snow, Head of Medical Affairs at Janssen South Africa. Differences between the sexes mean that men are more likely to suffer from a variety of conditions. Challenges that men are most likely to encounter, include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancers of the prostate, testicles, and colon. Then, there’s also…
Living with psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, is not just about managing physical symptoms. It also has significant mental health and wellness aspects that need to be addressed. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of the skin. Several types of psoriasis exist, although the most common of these, that affects up to 90% of psoriasis sufferers, is commonly…
As we move through February, many of us may have already given up on our New Year’s Resolutions – and it’s certainly not uncommon. According to research by John C Norcross from the University of Scranton, a quarter of those who make resolutions will abandon them after a week and only 19% of resolution-makers stick to their goals for two years. Recognising…
RivExcel and American Hospital Dubai recently partnered and launched three medical tourism offices in Nigeria. This expansion will facilitate greater access to premium healthcare services, reflecting both organizations’ dedication to enhancing global health outcomes. Part of the expansion plan is to have 30 offices across crucial Africa and Eastern Europe locations. The initiative supports the UAE’s efforts to be the…
May is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Month, which provides the ideal opportunity for us all to brush up on knowledge about this condition and understand the important work that Janssen South Africa is doing in both the areas of Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) – the two debilitating conditions that make up IBD. IBD is not to be…
After 45 well received episodes, the Beyond Madness podcast, hosted by Professor Christopher Paul Szabo returns with 15 new episodes. This podcast series features psychiatrists and mental health professionals as well as relevant thought leaders in conversation, covering a range of topics related to issues in psychiatry that impact our society as well as societal issues that affect mental health with the…
Probiotics are nature’s gift to health, and there is no better journey than self-care. By using probiotics as part of a personal daily wellness regime along with exercise and a healthy diet, for example, the positive contribution to an individual’s health can be highly beneficial. There is no better gift to share with loved ones than the very best version…
Cancer can be beaten if diagnosed early enough or managed chronically to ensure a better quality of life for patients. The technology exists to support cancer patients, but awareness and healthcare starts at home, said Janssen Medical Affairs Director, Moustafa Kamel. He said that while the twenty first century western lifestyle does play a role in the more frequent occurrence…