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The benefits of breastfeeding for young and pregnant mothers are manifold but not least due to the fact that breastfeeding helps reduce the risk of breast cancer developing later on in life. Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure your baby’s health and survival with the World …

The annual CHOC Flip Flop Day is upon us. FLIP FLOP Day fundraising event held to raise much-needed funds for the South African non-profit organisation, CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation. Leading up to Flip Flop Day, the public can buy a sticker for and should wear their flip flops for the …

School is out and the sun is shining. As we head into the long December school holidays – and longer days trying to keep kids entertained – our little people are likely to be spending a lot of time outdoors. Getting kids out and about and away from screens has …

Worldwide cancer is the second leading cause of death with around one in six deaths due to cancer.1 In 2018, approximately 9.6 million people died due to cancer.1 In South Africa, the burden of cancer continues to grow with cancer (neoplasm) ranked as the second leading cause of death in South Africa …

October is International Breast Cancer Month and the ideal time to be focusing and spreading awareness of the potential risk factors that can assist in delaying age-related diseases and  possible genetic predisposition to cancers, enhancing the overall wellness and vitality of women  and men with optiphi® Helix. Skin Rejuvenation Technologies, …

Leukaemia and lymphoma are two of the most prevalent cancers in children in South Africa with between 800 and 1000 children diagnosed annually. Tragically, it is estimated that half of the children with cancer in this country are never diagnosed. Dr Marion Morkel, Chief Medical Officer at Sanlam, believes that we …

You may not know it but every member of the Reach for Recovery team is a breast cancer survivor herself. Even more amazing is that they are the only voluntary support structure for thousands of underprivileged women who have lost her breast(s) through this dreadful disease. Shirley Gottschick, Chairperson of …

The statistics collected by the World cancer research fund demonstrates that breast cancer remains to be the most common form of oncology in women and the second most common cancer overall. Due to high risk factor alertness and extensive prevention measures, Germany is on the 20th line in the world’s …

Take your family to the Kids Fun Day on Saturday 27 June 2015 – 11:00 – 15:00 at Hemmingways Mall in East London. Singing, Games and Fun Activities to keep your kids entertained all day! Cupcakes, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. There will be lots of great …