For many women, perimenopause and menopause arrive quietly — and then suddenly affect everything. Read how to overcome symptoms and thrive during this stage of life.

Earlier this month, the United States released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, marking one of the most significant shifts in public nutrition policy in decades. While these guidelines are U.S.-based, their implications extend far beyond American borders — particularly for countries like South Africa, where rates of metabolic disease are rising rapidly and and placing increasing strain on individuals, families, and our already overburdened healthcare systems.

On this Stroke Awareness Day, it’s important to understand that a stroke is not typically a random, instantaneous event. According to The Noakes Foundation, while a stroke appears sudden — a blocked or ruptured artery in the brain — the reality is it often follows years of quietly building metabolic and vascular damage.

For many families, cognitive decline and dementia are not just medical diagnoses — they’re life-altering experiences. Watching a loved one lose their memory, personality or independence brings heartbreak, stress and financial strain. Daily routines can change overnight; spouses become caregivers; children take on new responsibilities. It’s no wonder so many people feel powerless in the face of these conditions.

In recent years, our understanding of Parkinson's Disease (PD) has undergone a significant transformation.