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Your feet have already taken you far. A few minutes of care can help them carry you into every gathering, every dance, every long afternoon and every walk home still to come.
FEET

6 Steps to healthy feet this summer

Get your feet ready for warm weather with expert advice on treating cracked skin, avoiding infections, and practicing simple daily care.

  • Alyssia Birjalal
4 min read
You can’t walk into a board meeting barefoot, but the moment you enter the home all bets are off.
WALKING

Shoes off at the door? The South African household debate

Taking off your shoes is the ultimate end-of-day release. Discover why going barefoot at home isn't just a South African habit, but a great way to build foot strength.

  • Willem van de Putte
3 min read
Foods and beverages high in added sugars increase the diet's energy density without delivering essential nutrients.
SUGAR CONSUMPTION

Daily treat or default? Rethinking sugar intake

Daily sugar impacts far more than weight. Learn how hidden sugars quietly threaten your teeth, heart, and long-term vitality.

  • Alyssia Birjalal
4 min read
Short 5-10 minute exercise snacks throughout your day boost metabolic health, focus and long-term vitality effortlessly.
NUTRITION AND FITNESS

No sweat, big results: The power of 'exercise snacking'

No gym gear, no sweat, no long routines. Discover how bite-sized exercise micro-bursts keep your metabolic engine primed all day long.

  • Alyssia Birjalal
3 min read
A consultation can help determine whether weight-management medication is appropriate for a patient.
WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATION

Not a quick fix: The truth about weight-loss drugs

Weight-loss medication is not a one-size-fits-all miracle cure. Learn why proper clinical screening, tailored dosing, and metabolic health matter far more than quick fixes.

  • Kamogelo Makhura
5 min read
The danger of the peptide boom extends far beyond whether a molecule works - it lies in the physical reality of what sits inside an unregulated vial.
WELLNESS PRODUCTS

From Retatrutide to GHK-Cu: the rise of unapproved peptides

Are consumers risking their health for the promise of effortless wellness? The peptide boom is reshaping our understanding of medicine.

  • Alyssia Birjalal
8 min read
In Dr Peter Attia's toolkit, exercise is the single most potent drug for longevity. Muscle contraction releases myokines, signaling molecules that directly counter systemic inflammatory signals.
CHRONIC ILLNESS

Acute vs chronic inflammation: Why your immune system won't turn off

Unlike acute swelling, low-grade systemic inflammation runs quietly in the background, damaging organs and raising the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cognitive decline.

  • Alyssia Birjalal
3 min read