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We believe that true wellness covers many facets of life rather than being the result of one single factor. Whether you’re interested in parenting, nutrition, fitness or finances, read our healthy living tips on a wide and fascinating range of topics that will keep you both informed and inspired

The Power of Self-Compassion

  • Healthy living, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing

Understanding Busy Fool Syndrome

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Work/life balance
In today's fast-paced workplaces, "Busy Fool Syndrome" is a growing concern. This condition arises when individuals are perpetually occupied with tasks but fail to achieve meaningful results. This article talks about the causes, impacts, and effective strategies to overcome this productivity-sapping issue.

Broken Heart Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Recovery

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Broken Heart Syndrome, also known as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, is a condition where extreme emotional or physical stress leads to temporary heart muscle weakness, mimicking a heart attack. This condition highlights the powerful connection between emotional well-being and physical health, showing how our emotional responses can directly impact heart function. Understanding the causes, symptoms, prevention, and recovery methods of Broken Heart Syndrome can help individuals manage their risk and facilitate a better recovery. Learn how emotional stress affects the heart and discover effective strategies to support both mental and cardiovascular health.

Sunshine Guilt: Balancing Outdoor Expectations and Indoor Preferences

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
As spring arrives, many people experience "sunshine guilt," a feeling of sadness or anxiety when they stay indoors on a sunny day due to work or other obligations. This guilt often stems from societal pressures to enjoy outdoor activities, but it's important to balance these expectations with the value of indoor relaxation. By acknowledging and reframing your feelings, integrating short outdoor breaks, and prioritising self-care, you can manage sunshine guilt and maintain overall well-being.

What is Your Sleep Chronotype?

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Ever wondered why some people are perky in the early morning while others only truly come alive after the sun sets?

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care

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In a world where the pursuit of wellness and holistic health has become increasingly important, many people are interested in finding alternatives to medication for pain relief.

The Benefits of Colouring Books for Adults

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Do they come free with adult pacifiers? Who are these women with packs of felt-tip pens in their handbags, ripping their kids’ masterpieces from the fridge only to replace them with their own?

Birth Control For Breastfeeding Moms

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Planning for your little bundle of joy can be overwhelming. Crib? Check. Birth plan? Check. Post-partum birth control plan? Make sure that’s on you checklist too.

Can Diet Influence the Sex of Your Baby?

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Nutrition, wellbeing
If you have your heart set on having a boy, could choosing your baby’s sex be as simple as changing the way you eat?

Decoding Baby’s Body Language

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood
The first few weeks with a newborn are a wild ride – exciting and terrifying in equal measure. It feels like deciphering a complex code, but those coos and cries are actually your baby's way of communicating. Learn their "language" – from arched backs to kicking legs – and you'll be building a strong bond in no time

The Power of Slow Mornings

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Exhausted by the relentless pressure to achieve, society is embracing a new wellness trend: the slow morning. Forget the 5 a.m. wake-up calls; this movement prioritises mindfulness and self-care for a calmer, more focused day.

Asthma And Your Diet

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Did you know that 1 in 12 (3.9 million) South Africans suffer from asthma? In fact, we have the 4th highest asthma death rate globally among 5- to 35-year-olds.

Could Pregnancy Change Your Features?

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood, Pregnancy
The short answer: Yes. It’s a given that your body will change during pregnancy. However, not all of these changes will occur below the neck. Here’s what you need to know.

To Swing or Not to Swing

  • Healthy living, Living Fedhealthy, relationships
Was it the “spark” that initially attracted you to your partner?

How to Combat Gym Anxiety

  • Fitness, Healthy living, Living Fedhealthy
In a perfect world, the hardest part of going to the gym would be your workout - not walking through the doors.

Are You Considering a “Sleep Divorce”?

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, relationships
Does your partner snore? Toss and turn? If you’ve secretly thought of how nice it must have been for a 1950s Tv couple to sleep in twin beds or in separate bedrooms, you’re not alone.

Delicious Superfoods

  • Healthy living, Living Fedhealthy, Nutrition
If you follow health food bloggers, nutritionists, or maybe just your wholesome friends, you can’t swipe through Instagram without a matcha latte or a chia seed pudding popping up.

Your Blood Type and Your Health

  • Healthy living, Living Fedhealthy, Nutrition
Sure, most people know their blood type. And while blood typing is essential before a transfusion or a donation, understanding your blood type can reveal much more about you.

Mental Health Books

  • Living Fedhealthy, Mental health, wellbeing
It is estimated that 1 in 3 South African’s will, or do have a mental health issue at some point in their lifetime.
Kefir vs. kombucha

Kefir vs. Kombucha

  • Healthy living, Living Fedhealthy, Nutrition
As far as drinks that have transcended hipster status go, kombucha and kefir is right up there with green juice and coconut water. Consumers can’t get enough of the stuff.

Choosing a Playschool

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Finding the perfect playschool for your little one can get tricky. It's hard to find the perfect fit! In our latest blog we share some tips to make it easier!

Dads’ Perinatal Mental Health

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Mental health, wellbeing
The transition to fatherhood can be both life changing, challenging, and overwhelming. Dads are struggling too.

Breast cancer awareness tips that can save your life

  • healthy body, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Breast cancer is the fifth-leading cause of death in women worldwide and the most prevalent cancer amongst women in South Africa. According to the South African National Cancer Registry, 1 in 29 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Rewards Ideas For Kids

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Let’s face it, parenting is hard, and it takes a village to raise a child! Read our latest blog on different ways to reward your child.

Get Your Flu Vaccine

  • Healthy living, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
With cases of COVID-19 continuing to make daily headlines, concerns about flu season may be overshadowed.

The Road To Success 2016

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The New Year is just around the corner, and with it comes new goals, and resolutions. We discuss ways on achieving happiness and success in the new year.

Diabetes: South Africa’s Growing Health Crisis

  • Healthy living, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
The good news? If you have prediabetes you can make lifestyle changes and bring blood sugar levels back to the normal range.

Be Heart Smart

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With Heart Awareness Month, how are you planning to take care of your heart health?

Dealing with Stress

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Although short bursts of stress could offer tremendous opportunities to break through personal barriers and encourage growth, chronic stress is detrimental to mental and physical health. Here's how to deal with stress.

Men’s Health Month: Make it Count

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June is Men's Health Month. A truly strong, healthy man embraces health care, health consultation, and daily healthy habits to truly protect his body.

December Fitness and Nutrition Tips

  • Fitness, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Natia van Heerden wrote a wonderful piece on staying on track with your training and healthy eating over the holidays.

How to Protect your Investments

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Beating inflation is a good foundation to grow your investment. Here are some strategies you can adopt to try and protect your investments

Smart Travel Tips for Disability

  • Healthy living, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Because travelling with a disability should not stop you from enjoying your holiday abroad.

The Snoring Saga

  • Living Fedhealthy, relationships, wellbeing
What if your bed buddy’s snoring is getting totally out of hand, and turning you into a sleep deprived monster.

Safe Medicine Storage Around Kids

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Children aren’t able to recognise harmful substances. They’re attracted by colourful packaging and often can’t tell the difference between a tablet and a sweet.

Make Time for Each Other

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, relationships
Are you longing to be part of that perfect couple once again?

Tips for Tough Talks

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Having big relationship conversations can be quite difficult. In this blog we share some tips to make the tough talks easier.

Easy Hacks to Be a Better Partner

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According to Psychology Today, doing small, positive things for one’s partner is a super effective way of staying happy in a relationship.

Teen Suicide: Noticing the Signs

  • Living Fedhealthy, Mental health, Parenthood, wellbeing
Suicide never seems like something your own child would do, because you know them deeply, don’t you?

6 Ways to Help a Friend Who is Suicidal

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Mental health, wellbeing
If you have a friend who you think may be contemplating suicide, what can you do to help them?

Go Green This Valentine’s Day

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, relationships
Hopeless romantics love it, cynics despise it, but no one can ignore it… it’s Valentine’s Day! This year we're going green.

The Hidden Signs of Epilepsy

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood, wellbeing
Epilepsy should be diagnosed as early as possible to give your child the best chance for treatment success, a normal childhood and future.

Caring for a Child with Epilepsy

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Here are a few tips to care for your epileptic child.

Find Your Love Language

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, relationships
Ever feel like you're speaking a different language to your partner? You put in all this effort, but it's like they're just...missing it. Those little things you do, the kindness you offer, maybe they just go unnoticed?

XTERRA Race Must Haves

  • Fitness, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Fedhealth XTERRA Ambassador, Natia van Heerden, gives some sound advice on what to pack for race day.

A Letter to Your 25 Year Old Self.

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If you knew then what you did now, what would you tell a younger version of yourself?

Choosing the Right Vet for your Pet

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy
Finding the right vet for your pet is like finding a good doctor for your family, it has to be the right fit.

Mistakes to avoid when drafting a Will

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Sanlam Reality
You’ll have the last word on what should happen to your assets when you are gone, right? Not quite, says Sanlam Trust legal adviser, Clive Hill.

Love Your Life

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Love your life right now, not when you're richer, or thinner, or once you've got that Degree in the bag. This is how

Healthier #FreshStarts

  • Healthy living, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Is it possible to start this year healthier with fewer visits to the doctor? There’s no denying that medical costs have ballooned over the past couple of years.

What is Your Ikigai?

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
OK, so, Iki-what? Ikigai is the new buzzword which, much like hygge, has everyone talking. What is Ikigai and how do you get it? We’re glad you asked!

Food for Fuel.

  • Fitness, Healthy living, Living Fedhealthy, Nutrition
Five weeks to go until the 2018 Fedhealth XTERRA, our Ambassador Natia van Heerden shares the meal plan that gets her through her training set and work day.

Train Yourself Into Financial Shape

  • Finance, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy
Here's all you need to know to become financially fit!

Small Changes. Big Rewards

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Now that the holidays are in the rear view mirror, what are your personal goals? Have you made New Year’s resolutions this year?

First-Day of School Jitters

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood
Dropping your child off at school for their first day of school can be quite emotional both for mom and big boy or girl. In this blog we share some tips!

Time To Take a Break from Booze

  • Healthy living, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Taking a break from drinking can have excellent health and lifestyle benefits. Perhaps it's time to consider taking a break from the booze in 2018.

Here’s to a Fresh Start

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Another new year, another 365 chances to live your best life. In this blog we talk about Fresh Starts and why they are so important.

Recharge Before 2018

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Vacation is a mindset y’all! Remember, just because work stops doesn’t mean that you’ll feel refreshed and replenished come 2018.

Dealing with Festive Blues

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, relationships, wellbeing
For some it may be the first Christmas without a loved one, the first Christmas after a divorce, or the first Christmas with great financial worry.

Listeriosis Outbreak in South Africa

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Caused by a bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria is found in soil, water and vegetation and as a result fresh produce can become contaminated.

Golden Rules for Houseguests

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A good houseguest can be a pleasant addition to the family for a few days, while a bad one can cause unwelcome tension at an already busy time of year.

Relax on a Budget

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Money Saving Holidays.

All About Headaches

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Important information about various types of headaches. Brought to you by Dr Elliot Shevel, South Africa's pioneer in the field of migraine surgery.

First Time Mom Baby Checklist

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood
Baby's don't come with an instruction manual, but they do come with a shopping list. Here are all the things you need for your new bundle of joy.

Grow your own Vegetables

  • Healthy living, Living Fedhealthy, Nutrition, wellbeing
With the recent hikes in food prices, it might be worth starting your own vegetable garden.

Antibiotics and Your Child

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood, wellbeing
When your child is sick, it is only natural that you want her to feel better as soon as possible. Be wary, though, because all that glitters is not gold.

Let’s Talk Tween

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood
The tween phase can get quite difficult for some of us. In this article we share some tips on raising tweens (children aged between 9 and 12).

Surviving the January Cash Crisis

  • Do Better, Finance, Know Better, Living Fedhealthy
Since we're starting off on a Fresh Start this year. We reckon it's possible to survive the next few weeks of "Januworry"

Stock Market for First-Timers

  • Finance, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy
The stock market is a potentially lucrative place to invest your money, but it’s not a casino where you gamble and luck determines the outcome.

Raising a Child with Diabetes

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So, mom and dad, you’ve been dealt with a trauma that’s nearly incomprehensible and you feel overwhelmed and oh-so-very sad, and that’s okay to feel this way.

Go Skiing With Travel Insurance

  • Do Better, Fitness, Healthy living, Know Better, Living Fedhealthy
Planning a ski holiday? Make sure your travel insurance has you and your equipment covered with our essential checklist.

Make the Most of Your Bonus

  • Finance, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Sanlam Reality
Dreaming about your annual bonus and what to do with it? It’s all about balancing living for today and preparing for tomorrow.

Your Pet’s Health Matters

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Pet Care
Keeping your pet healthy and safe keeps your family healthy too. By taking some important preemptive steps, you will save a lot of money in the long run.

Grow from Heartache

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, relationships, wellbeing
Heartbreak is one of the most devastating yet fundamental and uniquely human experiences. It is almost like a tsunami moving through your otherwise calm life.

Grab Life By The Horns

  • Healthy living, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
There are two kinds of people; there’s the toe-dippers and then there’s those who jump right in. In this blog we share tips on taking the leap.

Having a Hard Time Being Productive?

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We all know that eating healthy is essential in maintaining a healthy body, but did you know that your brain is food sensitive?

Mind Tricks to Quit Smoking

  • Healthy living, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Quitting smoking is not an easy task, however if you use your mind, you can certainly overcome these pesky cravings.

Finding the Right Therapist

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Mental health, wellbeing
Finding the right therapist can be quite difficult. In this article we share some tips to make it easier for you to find the perfect fit.

How to Be Truly Present.

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We are all so caught up in the treadmill of life; raising kids, maintaining a home, friendships, and a career, that we tend to lose our balance.

Can People Change?

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Change, actually, is part of human nature. There’s an unwritten rule of life that states “the only constant is change". Here we look at ways to change.

Why do we make bad decisions?

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Welcome to the age of the “Information of Everything!” We pretty much rely on “the herd” for many of life's decisions. Read more here on making good decisions.

Don’t Follow The Crowd

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"Herd Mentality" is the new buzzword used to describe how people are influenced by their peers to adopt certain behaviours.

People Skills Decoded

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Make no mistake: in today’s world, knowing how to talk to people is one of the most important virtues you can possess. In this blog we tell you how.

Step Away from The Fridge

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Nutrition
A few small steps to a healthier you.

Declutter Your Home This Spring

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
If everything in your home have succumbed to a mixed-up messiness, we have a few tips on getting you started on your decluttering journey

Stepping in As Mom or Dad

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Nobody enters a marriage anticipating divorce & children don’t look forward to the day their parents separate. Take a look at our advice on blending families

Steps to Mindful Authenticity

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We are lost in our smartphones and television sets, often preoccupied with comparing ourselves to others on social media… literally missing out on life.

Thinking About Having a Baby?

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood, relationships
Starting a family is very exciting! In our latest blog we talk about a few things to consider when you're thinking of having a baby.

Picking the Right Pet for You.

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Adding a pet to your family is a far bigger decision than just falling in love with big puppy-dog eyes or a sweet nature.

Earn Bucks for Your Beds

  • Finance, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy
Holiday home? Airbnb? Buy-to-let? A second or even third property can boost your income and increase your assets if you do it right.

Jumpstart a Healthier Lifestyle

  • Fitness, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Should you find yourself lacking motivation and vigor to become a healthier version of yourself read our latest article. And make the necessary changes.

Living with Less

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Minimalism is a tool that can assist you in finding freedom. Freedom from fear. Freedom from worry. Freedom from overwhelm. Read more about Minimalism here.

Stop and Smell the Roses

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Being terrified of not "having it all". Being worthy isn't about that promotion, or that perfect size ten body. Read more about smelling the roses in our blog.

Bouncing Back From Rejection

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Rejection is part of life. In this blog we share some tips to help you bounce back faster.

Healthy Eating on a Budget

  • Healthy living, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Nutrition
We are all feeling the pinch of our country's economic situation. Eating healthy doesn't need to break the bank. Here's how to eat healthy on a budget.

The Joy of Missing Out

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JOMO is the upbeat antidote to its glass-half-empty cousin FOMO. Consciously opting out and reclaiming a simple happy. Read more about the joys of missing out.

Friends Helping Friends

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Friendship is about being there for each other. Every so often a friend will need you. In this article we share some tips to support your friend.

What to Pack when Travelling

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy
Be aware of what you can and can’t take with you when traveling abroad to avoid a sticky situation.

Tax-Free Savings for your Life Stage

  • Finance, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy
Karin Muller, head of growth market solutions at Sanlam Personal Finance, explains how tax-free savings accounts can be used to your best advantage.

All-Girl Getaways

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In this article we discuss the importance of taking time out with your special girls.

Feel Good About Your Body

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
How do you love and embrace the “warts and all” when all you can see (and feel!) is the disappointing result of too much comfort food?

Teaching Your Daughter Self Love

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood
Teach your daughter about kindness towards others, but also towards herself. It’s important to value a world where we value all the women around us.

Kick-Start Your Metabolism

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Our metabolism determines how much energy we burn in a day from the food we eat. Kick-Start your metabolism with these helpful tips!

Bold Moves

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Are you waiting for something good to happen? Be bold, be fearless and take the leap. In this blog we share some tips to boost your boldness.

Making Whoopy This Winter

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, relationships, Sexual health
Your sex life doesn't have to take a nose dive during the cold winter months! With these tips we'll help you turn up the heat between the sheets this winter.

Pack a Rockin’ Lunchbox

  • Healthy living, Living Fedhealthy, Nutrition, wellbeing
It's back to school for some this week. Here we give some helpful snack hacks and deliciously healthy ideas for lunchboxes.

Wintry Tips for Family Fitness

  • Fitness, healthy body, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy

The Secrets to Glowing Winter Skin

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Winter is pretty much the worst season when it comes to looking amazing! Your hair is static, your eyes watery and your skin is dry.

Beat the Sniffles Naturally

  • Healthy living, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
Colds and flu are caused by viruses. Antibiotics kills only bacterial infections, not viruses. Here's how to build resistance naturally this winter.

Are You a Victim of Gaslighting

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Mental health, wellbeing
Gaslighting is a distorting form of emotional abuse. It involves the manipulation of a person by forcing them to question themselves. Read more about it here.

Take a Hike… With Your Dog

  • Healthy living, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
This country has some magnificent hiking routes, and there’s nothing better than communing with nature with your hound at your side.

How To Be a Successful Entrepreneur

  • entrepreneur, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy

Winter is all about Hygge

  • Healthy living, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing

Erectile Dysfunction in Younger Men

  • healthy body, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Sexual health
Erectile dysfunction is becoming more and more prominent in younger men. In this blog we look at symptoms to look out for.

What’s a Busy Dad to Do?

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood
Balancing work and family life can be quite challenging, especially if you are a parent. In this article we share some ideas for dad.

The Stay-At-Home Dad

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Spoiling Dad on Father’s Day

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It's not always easy to find the perfect gift for dad. In this blog we share some gift ideas that won't break the bank this Father's Day.

Tips for Travelling Dads

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Travelling frequently for work? Here are some tips to make it up to your kids!

Are You Overworked and Undersexed?

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, relationships, Sexual health
Work-related stress is a huge issue for sexual dysfunction. In this blog we share some tips on juggling a busy schedule and your sex life.

Shock, Anxiety and Sleeplessness

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Mental health, wellbeing

Rocking Your Seventies

  • Healthy living, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
For many 70 is the new 50 and signifies the quiet revolution that has taken place in longevity, and society has to catch up.

Hold On To Your Kids

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Staying connected to your teens can be quite challenging. In our latest blog we share some tips to stay connected.

10 Tips to Say Healthy on Holiday

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Are You Over-Medicating Your Child

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing

Life lessons from a 3-year old.

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood
On a more profound level our children have a lot more to teach us than the other way around.

Mom moments filled with wonder.

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood
But amidst all of this, women choose to become mothers, generation after generation, following an instinct that runs through our veins.

Six mom friends you’ll meet.

  • Living Fedhealthy, relationships, wellbeing
One of the more surprising bonuses to becoming a mother is meeting new people who you instantly click with and become your friends.

Breastfeeding Anytime, Anywhere

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood, wellbeing
There's absolutely nothing wrong with breastfeeding in public, in this blog we talk about some ways to make it easier for more reserved moms.

The Cost of Having a Baby

  • Finance, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood

Being a Cool Grandparent

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Being a grandparent is one of life's greatest gifts! In this blog we talk about being a cool grandparent.

New Mommy Myths

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood
Being a new mom can be quite overwhelming and listening to tall tales can only make it worse. Here we debunk some myths!

Saving for a Home Deposit is Key

  • Finance, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy

Can Healthy Eating Become Unhealthy?

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Nutrition, wellbeing
In this blog we talk about how the quest for the perfect body can become toxic. We take a look at Orthorexia.

Thriving as a Single Parent

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood
Parenting is hard enough, but being a single parent can be even more challenging, and probably not how you imagined raising your child. But it's not impossible.

Teaching Kids Responsibility

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood, Parenting
It is very important to teach your children about responsibility from a young age. In this article we share some tips on how to do just that.

The Dreaded Midlife Crisis

  • Healthy living, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, relationships
The midlife crisis is a very real thing, and we all go through it at some point. Here we discuss how it can affect your relationship with your partner.

Finding Happiness Abroad

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, relationships, wellbeing
Selling up and moving abroad can be very daunting, we question whether or not we've made the right decision. In this blog we share some tips to make it easier.

Happiness Versus Meaning

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What does it mean to have a meaningful life? It's about being real, being humble, sharing and the touching the lives of others.

How To Beat Jetlag

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
You’ve travelled for 23 hours and changed planes three times, you're finally ready to explore your destination, but your body begs for the nearest pillow,

What Makes You Smile?

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, wellbeing
It's not always easy to choose to be happy, especially when there are so many things to worry about. In this blog we share some ideas to choose happiness.

Live a Life of Kindness

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There is a lot of room for more kindness in this world. In this article we share some tips on living a life of kindness.

The Gift of Saving

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenting, Savings
It is very important to teach your children how to save, from a young age. In this article we share some helpful hints.

Socialising Your Puppy

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy
Having a well-adjusted dog that is comfortable around people, other animals and in various settings starts in puppyhood, with a good dose of socialisation.

Teaching Kids To Be Problem Solvers

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, Parenthood, Parenting
Parenting is hard, on a good day. In this blog we share some tips on how to raise your children to be problem solvers.

Lessons from Dr Seuss

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Dr Seuss’s iconic words from ‘Oh the Places You’ll Go’ feel like they’re perfectly written for entrepreneurs.

Another Fight About Nothing?

  • Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy, relationships
Are you and your partner finding yourself arguing more than usual? In this blog we share tips on moving past relationship issues.

Step Outside

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In this blog we talk about the importance of taking a break during your busy work day. It will increase productivity and help you to be a better thinker.

In need of a Wellness Coach?

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When you've exhausted all options to feel better about yourself, your fitness levels and general well being, it might be time to see a Wellness Coach.

The Family That Eats Together…

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Eating dinner together is very important, not only that does keep you involved in each others' lives, but it can actually make your kids smarter.

Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

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Are you at risk of kidney failure? Thousands of South African men and women die of kidney disease or kidney failure each year. Could you be part of this startling statistic?

The Ultimate Guide to Gut Health

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Known as the "Second Brain" the gut is one of the most important organs. We need to keep our guts healthy to avoid health problems. Here, we tell you how.

Good Health, Better Finances

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It stands to reason that the healthier you are, the less risk you are to insurance companies. So when it comes to long-term products such as life cover,...

In the (MTB) Saddle

  • Fitness, Know Better, Do Better, Living Fedhealthy
Our country has an abundance of spectacular mountain bike trails close to all major centres. It's time to head down the singletrack of this invigorating...

Starting University – Tips for Parents.

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Starting University is a big deal; it's life changing for both parents and your young adult. In this blog we share tips to make the transition a little easier.

Is Your Child a Picky Eater?

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If there are tears and tantrums at the dinner table every night, you're going to want to read this. We share some helpful tips with your most picky eaters.

Lost in Translation

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In this blog we talk about staying connected to your close circle. It's so easy to get lost in translation, here we share tips on staying connected.

The Birds and The Bees

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Talking to your child about sex could be the most embarrassing chat you'll ever need to have. But it doesn't need to be.

Single on Valentine’s Day?

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Being single on Valentine's Day needn't put a damper on your happiness! This year, #LoveYourself and celebrate being happy.

Stress and Ageing

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Here are some helpful ways to minimise your stress, and prevent ageing prematurely.

Love Your Perfect Imperfections

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It's the month of love, and we all need to love ourselves a little more. Here we talk about how to love yourself. You are spectacular, celebrate it!

Ways To Simplify Your Life

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Less is more. Life gets busy, and there are many distractions keeping us from living optimally. In this blog we talk about ways to simplify your life.

Downtime: Nourishing or Numbing You?

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Be very careful how you spend your time, wasted time is worse than wasted money. Read our blog and see how to really get the most out of your leisure time.

Genetics and Jeans Size

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Are your genes responsible for your jeans size? In this blog we explore genetics and weight loss.

Wound Up Parent Syndrome

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Wound Up Parent Syndrome - What is it exactly and do you suffer from it? In this blog we talk about WUPS and how to deal with it.

Overseas Travel and Your Health

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Knowing exactly how your health is covered when traveling overseas.

Make 2017 Your Happiest Yet

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Make bite-size goals within your grasp to put you on track for a healthier, happier 2017.

Is the new year another chance for an old flame?

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It's a New Year and the perfect opportunity for you to give your love a second chance. Read more on how to give love another chance.

2017… Bring It On!

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Have you made your lists of goals to achieve and aspirations you are striving towards this year? Here's how to actually achieve your goals this year!

Retrospection; Looking Back

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Another year has gone by. In this blog we reflect on the year gone by and share tips on achieving your goals in the new year.

Have a Sun-Smart Holiday

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It's beach weather and everyone loves being outdoors during summer. In this blog we talk about being safe in the sun.

Getting The Most Out Of Your Holidays

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Your holiday will be over before you know it, in this blog we give you some helpful tips on making the most of your holiday.

Intermittent Fasting Over The Holidays

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It's quite common for people to gain a few extra kilos over the holidays. But with intermittent fasting, this needn't be the case.

Expand Your Comfort Zone

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It's the perfect time of the year to start broadening your horizons. In this blog we share some tips to expand your comfort zone, and get busy living!

Relationships: Don’t Repeat The Past

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It's so easy to let history repeat itself in your relationships. In this blog we share some tips on how to avoid the past and ruin your current relationship.

Kids and Stress

  • Living Fedhealthy, Mental health, Parenthood, wellbeing

Teen Trouble?

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Parenting a teen is not always easy. In this blog we share some tips on parenting a difficult teen.

Have You Tried Online Dating?

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Online dating saves a lot of time, and it's something most millenials can talk about for hours! But as with anything online, you need to make sure it's safe.

Can You Survive An Affair?

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When your partner cheats on you, it can ruin your relationship, but it doesn't have to. In this article we talk about ways you can move forward, together.

Ending a Toxic Relationship

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There is no point in staying with your partner for the sake of... When things don't work out, it might be best for both of you to call it quits.

How To Stay Connected To Your Partner

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Being in a relationship takes work. In this blog we talk about ways to make sure you're staying connected to your partner.

Back To Work After Baby

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Going back to work after you've spent a few months at home with your newborn can be very difficult. Follow our tips to make it a little easier!

Raising Tolerant Children

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It's important to teach your children to be tolerant towards other who are different to themselves. In this blog we explore how to do just that.

The Work – Life Balance

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The end of the year is approaching but with deadlines looming we are working harder than ever! In this blog we share some tips to manage your work-life balance.

Age and Happiness

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This blog explores the connection between happiness and age. Do we become more happy as we get older? Does age have an impact on our happiness?

Suicide is Preventable

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October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and suicide figures are on the increase in South Africa. Here we discuss ways that might help someone in need.

Beat The Mid-Month Slump

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When payday is just around the corner, and you're looking for something to do that won't break the bank, look no further!

How To Be “Good Enough”

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We are often comparing our lives to those of others, and we feel that we are falling short. In this blog we help you see that you are good enough.

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