by Women's Health | Oct 29, 2024 | Career & Money
Menopause in Africa: Still a taboo topic despite its impact in the workplace Maria Gomez Mojica, Mental Health and Well-being Consultant, Europe & Africa Region and Dr Irene Lai, Medical Director, International SOS says menopause, and the preceding perimenopause,...
by Women's Health | Oct 18, 2024 | Relationships
In October 2017, I felt a small, hard mass sitting above my right breast. At first, I assumed it was a clogged milk duct from breastfeeding my 18-month-old son, Freddie. I tried hot showers and cold packs, but it didn’t go away. While I wasn’t overly concerned, I made...
by Women's Health | Oct 16, 2024 | Physical Health
Receiving an early-breast-cancer diagnosis can feel like a shock to your system, prompting a wave of emotions that can range from fear to sadness, and everything in between. While you’re trying to get your wits about you, know that what to do next is at the ready for...
by Michelle October | Oct 15, 2024 | Physical Health
Once, breast cancer affected mostly women over the age of 50. But now, the Big C is affecting women in lower age groups. New data from South African research shows that breast cancer among young women is on the rise, reflecting global trends. According to the Cancer...
by Michelle October | Oct 9, 2024 | Mental Health
As we focus on mental health this October, it’s important to remember that of the many crises plaguing South Africa, depression is one of them. A 2022 study by Wits highlighted key findings: South Africans suffer higher rates of depression and anxiety than other...
