Home > Daily-tips Top Headlines Protect ageing skin During the natural ageing process, skin becomes thinner and the layer of fat beneath it thins. Post natal depression: it's not your fault Up to 80% of new mothers have "the blues" shortly after birth. But for others, feelings of depression and anxiety are more severe and can persist for several months. Take a nap While a full night's sleep is vital to good health, stamina and alertness, a short nap also can do wonders for your mood and performance. Kids should buckle up too Using a child's car seat correctly can mean the difference between life and death. Out of work? If you've just lost your job, there's one question that you fear: "So what do you do for a living?" Here's how to cope. Improve your relationship Do you sometimes find it impossible to understand your partner? You're not alone. But there are things you can do to improve your relationship. Your mattress is alive Your bed is crawling with life: 10 000 dust mites call it home. They live off the half litre of moisture you sweat out every night as well as bits of shed skin. Cut those medical costs Are your medical costs bleeding you dry? Given the price of some brand-name drugs, it’s worth your while to consider generic drugs. Are stains a strain? Whether you’re the cleanest or most untidy person on the planet, at some point you’re going to stain something. Just relax – most common stains are easily removed. Be streetwise when exercising Being out on the road in South Africa, is, at the best of times, risky. Don’t be an easy target while training. More news about Diet and nutrition Eating disorders on the rise There has been a notable increase in the number of eating disorders, and it’s not the more common types of bulimia or anorexia. Coffee lowers risk for rare liver disease Living near fast-food outlets ups obesity risk Online map is gateway to edibles Environment Scientists explore future tropical rainfall A new study, looks to the past to learn about the future of tropical climate change. Scientists say humans are causing global climate change Climate change killing off plants and animals Livestock still a major emissions source Mental Health Psychiatry 'Bible' launched amid controversy Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments. 1 in 5 teens have a mental disorder Experts debate what's 'normal' More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities Travel Drivers more likely to die in crashes Researchers claim that passenger car drivers are more likely to die in crashes with SUVs, regardless of crash safety ratings. Farting on flights A dim blue light keeps night drivers alert Sleepy, drunken drivers equally bad Fitness Steroids bad for mental health A study shows that anabolic steroids may affect one's future mental health. Putting group fitness classes in the proper light Are you consuming substances that can get you banned? New fitness centers cater to ageing baby boomers Diabetes Nanotechnology to help fight diabetes An injectable nanogel can monitor blood-sugar levels and secrete insulin when needed and may help fight diabetes. Dagga smokers have better blood sugar control Hormone shows potential as diabetes treatment Sugary drinks raise diabetes risk by 20% Asthma Ginger effective in treating asthma A study shows purified components of ginger may have properties that help asthma patients breathe more easily. SA has world’s fourth highest asthma death rate Time to control asthma Breathing problems misdiagnosed in athletes Events Lactose-intolerant people needed for study The UCT/MRC Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research Unit need both lactose intolerant and lactose tolerant people for a research study. Hypertension and awareness in SA SA doctors to tackle lifestyle diseases epidemic Great excitement for Spec-Savers IRONMAN SA weekend advertisement From our sponsors There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available Medihelp’s regional information sessions Superior comfort and support
Take a nap While a full night's sleep is vital to good health, stamina and alertness, a short nap also can do wonders for your mood and performance.
Kids should buckle up too Using a child's car seat correctly can mean the difference between life and death.
Out of work? If you've just lost your job, there's one question that you fear: "So what do you do for a living?" Here's how to cope.
Improve your relationship Do you sometimes find it impossible to understand your partner? You're not alone. But there are things you can do to improve your relationship.
Your mattress is alive Your bed is crawling with life: 10 000 dust mites call it home. They live off the half litre of moisture you sweat out every night as well as bits of shed skin.
Cut those medical costs Are your medical costs bleeding you dry? Given the price of some brand-name drugs, it’s worth your while to consider generic drugs.
Are stains a strain? Whether you’re the cleanest or most untidy person on the planet, at some point you’re going to stain something. Just relax – most common stains are easily removed.
Be streetwise when exercising Being out on the road in South Africa, is, at the best of times, risky. Don’t be an easy target while training.
Diet and nutrition Eating disorders on the rise There has been a notable increase in the number of eating disorders, and it’s not the more common types of bulimia or anorexia. Coffee lowers risk for rare liver disease Living near fast-food outlets ups obesity risk Online map is gateway to edibles
Environment Scientists explore future tropical rainfall A new study, looks to the past to learn about the future of tropical climate change. Scientists say humans are causing global climate change Climate change killing off plants and animals Livestock still a major emissions source
Mental Health Psychiatry 'Bible' launched amid controversy Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments. 1 in 5 teens have a mental disorder Experts debate what's 'normal' More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities
Travel Drivers more likely to die in crashes Researchers claim that passenger car drivers are more likely to die in crashes with SUVs, regardless of crash safety ratings. Farting on flights A dim blue light keeps night drivers alert Sleepy, drunken drivers equally bad
Fitness Steroids bad for mental health A study shows that anabolic steroids may affect one's future mental health. Putting group fitness classes in the proper light Are you consuming substances that can get you banned? New fitness centers cater to ageing baby boomers
Diabetes Nanotechnology to help fight diabetes An injectable nanogel can monitor blood-sugar levels and secrete insulin when needed and may help fight diabetes. Dagga smokers have better blood sugar control Hormone shows potential as diabetes treatment Sugary drinks raise diabetes risk by 20%
Asthma Ginger effective in treating asthma A study shows purified components of ginger may have properties that help asthma patients breathe more easily. SA has world’s fourth highest asthma death rate Time to control asthma Breathing problems misdiagnosed in athletes
Events Lactose-intolerant people needed for study The UCT/MRC Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research Unit need both lactose intolerant and lactose tolerant people for a research study. Hypertension and awareness in SA SA doctors to tackle lifestyle diseases epidemic Great excitement for Spec-Savers IRONMAN SA weekend