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As winter approaches, safeguarding yourself from these illness-causing germs becomes more critical, writes Marilynn Manuel. </description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/wellness/body/winter-workouts-how-to-survive-gym-germs-during-cold-and-flu-season-20250503</link><pubDate>Saturday May 03 2025 04:45:46</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12841/8ced053453bc44c3aba5d35081e60903.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | I spent 12 days in a mental health clinic, and this is what it's like</title><description>Mental health institutions get a bad rap for so many reasons, but here's an insider's story of what it's really like. </description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/wellness/mind/i-spent-12-days-in-a-mental-health-clinic-and-this-is-what-its-like-20250430</link><pubDate>Thursday May 01 2025 05:00:48</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12901/2b62cfd7050648918e7e21282b6bb9eb.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | How Mpumalanga’s Pfukani Women’s Clinic is bridging traditional healing and medical cancer care</title><description>The Breast Health Foundation and the Pfukani Women's Clinic in Mpumalanga are working on bridging traditional and modern medicine to raise cancer awareness in rural Mpumalanga.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/wellness/body/how-mpumalangas-pfukani-womens-clinic-is-bridging-traditional-healing-and-medical-cancer-care-20250428</link><pubDate>Monday Apr 28 2025 19:00:43</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12889/efb5235756434db7ab0434115ca50300.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | Proactive health: Screenings every 35+ South African should diarise</title><description>Turning 35? Here’s a guide to essential health screenings that could save your life. </description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/wellness/body/proactive-health-screenings-every-35-south-african-should-diarise-20250427</link><pubDate>Sunday Apr 27 2025 10:00:47</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12892/67eb43086fcf4d599da7609726a6a780.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | OP-ED | Menopause is not the end: Redefining intimacy and wellness for South African women</title><description>Dr Elna Rudolph advocates for breaking taboos around menopause and sexual wellness in SA, calling for greater healthcare, awareness, and support for women beyond fertility.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/wellness/body/op-ed-menopause-is-not-the-end-redefining-intimacy-and-wellness-for-south-african-women-20250425</link><pubDate>Friday Apr 25 2025 05:01:25</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12357/571cf8c942dd41d880e1ead18335bb2c.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | Middle age and mental health struggles: How to combat loneliness through social wellness</title><description>Recent headlines spotlight the dangerous rise in suicides among middle-aged people, drawing attention to mental health issues exacerbated by loneliness and the often-overlooked importance of social wellness.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/wellness/mind/middle-age-and-mental-health-struggles-how-to-combat-loneliness-through-social-wellness-20250421</link><pubDate>Monday Apr 21 2025 06:31:05</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12868/f36cdb39e3604a80aacdc5362931e00b.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | LIVE BY DESIGN | Facing Loss: An opportunity to press the pause button?</title><description>Live by Design is a weekly News24 column by Dr Helena Dolny and Mapi Mhlangu on mortality and the conversations around it.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/wellness/mind/live-by-design-facing-loss-an-opportunity-to-press-the-pause-button-20250417</link><pubDate>Thursday May 15 2025 11:31:27</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12877/8f4dd48525fc4e028f4ccb3916ad823a.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | Matcha do about nothing? Rising demand for new 'superfood' meets global shortage</title><description>Matcha has transitioned from a niche health booster to a global superfood phenomenon, gaining attention for its versatile use in food, wellness, and beauty... but also raising concerns due to rising demand and potential side-effects. 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