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I’ve been reporting on the coronavirus for months, but a few weeks ago when I was unsure how to turn down a hug, I wrapped my arms around a person outside my household. (And, okay, I really wanted a hug.) Last weekend, when my best friend sat down less than six feet away from me […]
There’s a new top dog in the Fitbit range and it’s the Sense smartwatch. Or health watch, as Fitbit is calling it, because the Sense distinguishes itself from other Fitbits and the competition with sensors that can help you keep tabs on your health, and manage your physical and mental stress levels. There’s an ECG […]
Confession: I love kitchen supplies. From my KitchenAid stand mixer to my Epicurean pizza cutter, my cooking gear and baking tools give me joy. But one of my favorite pieces is one that stores salt. The Emile Henry Salt Pig ($ 40) is both practical and eye-catching. While there are many cool salt cellars to choose […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the world and turned the way we do things on its head. We’ve had to adjust to a new way of living. But that doesn’t mean we have to give up on our passions – we just need to find different ways to pursue them. That’s why Nedbank has created […]
Almonds are the healthy nut (only not). If you’ve never seen a harvest machine shake my tree, sending almond fruits spraying into the sky like an explosion of glinting confetti, I recommend googling it for a small thrill. Then, next time you encounter a farmer who calls his wares “ammonds,” you’ll understand the joke when […]
As more and more South Africans experience retrenchment, job losses, and decreased job security — money is becoming more important to hold on to, and spending does not look like it did just 5 months ago. Even though we know that this is true purely based on our social circles and interactions, it can be […]
When fitness loving, Caroline Pule committed to changing up her fitness routine, lockdown threw a spanner in her plans. But not one to be easily deterred, she went back to the drawing board and readjusted her weight loss plan to suit the current situation. Here’s how she smashed her PB and lost 8 kilos during […]
How Often Should A Couple Be Having Fun Sex? 10 or 100? Here’s What Experts Say Have you ever wondered? Maybe, you have, but sometimes you just can’t help it thinking how often is enough or too much. If you’re in a relationship right now (or even if you’re not), it’s natural to wonder how […]
The reception desk at luxury boutique property Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern in Saugerties, New York, features sneeze guards. Guests and staff must wear face masks in public areas. Gina Hornbeck/Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern Like most components of travel in the Covid-19 era, hotel check-in has changed — perhaps, in many ways, for good. […]
When 2020 started, Shanee Minnaar set out her last “I will lose weight” resolution. Just two months after giving birth, she was determined to build back her strength, and better her health for herself and her kids. Here’s how this mom of two lost 13 kilos and learned to put herself first. Shanee Minnaar Occupation: […]
Although the exact details have not yet been announced by the government, it seems likely that gyms are set to be among the businesses that will be allowed to reopen in July in England, with the rest of the UK to follow before too long. If you’ve been itching to get back into the weights […]
My headaches appeared out of nowhere. For several weeks in 2006, I couldn’t do my job as a journalist without feeling a nagging pain directly behind my right eye. My co-worker was worried, but I wasn’t. We were reporters working long hours, and I attributed my ailment to eyestrain from staring at the computer every […]
Tips for turning an uncomfortable conversation about race into an opportunity for growth. The ironic thing about being in an interracial relationship is how rarely race comes up. When my partner and I fell in love, I wasn’t falling in love with a white man, and he wasn’t falling in love with a Black woman. […]
Somerville’s Division St., a usually bustling pedestrian street, pictured from Main Street. In the front of the image is a sign for Somerville’s weekly cruise nights, which are “on hiatus due to Covid-19.” June 9, 2020. Will Feuer Somerville, New Jersey has enjoyed a rising tide in recent years. Main Street is usually bustling, drawing […]
June is National Blood Donor Month in South Africa, and with less than 1% of the population being active blood donors, it’s important that we’re reminded just how far one donation can really go. Khensani Mahlangu, Communications Specialist at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS), tells us that the winter time can be a […]