We’re in the midst of a seasonal change and with colder weather conditions nearing, you will need to help your body transition into the winter season when colds and flu become more prevalent….
Skip the cold and flu season with these health tips
Author: Profmed
Break the habit: Tips and tricks to stop smoking
Roughly 7 million South Africans smoke cigarettes and other tobacco products, according to the State of Smoking in South Africa Report. This amounts to almost 20% of the population. That’s 20% too much….
3 Ways to keep your little ones entertained – without a TV or tablet
Welcome to 2020. We’re the first generation to begin to get to grips with the connected age’s lightning-fast pace of change….
Prevention is better than a cure
Balancing work, life and play is hard work. Keeping up with your career, looking after your family and making social plans can be draining…
The True Cost of Cancer
While it may be a topic most of us would rather avoid, cancer is a reality for many South African families. Do you really know how much cancer treatment costs and what the impact on personal finances will be, should cancer be diagnosed?…
Age appropriate toys for your baby and toddler
As soon as you walk into the house you stumble over a plastic motorbike or step on a pain-inducing piece of Lego. It can sometimes feel like your whole house has turned into a scene from Toy Story….
4 Essential potty training tips
When you are in the midst of buying nappies, you feel like it’s never going to end, and then one day your now toddler is ready to start potty training….
Profmed Appointment: Craig Comrie
Medical scheme, Profmed, is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Comrie, as the business’s new Principal Officer and CE….
Profmed Appointment: Craig
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The Space Between
Today, Kath is a young, successful, award-winning architect, and this is how she chose to grow through #thespacebetween on her journey towards achieving her goals….
Profmed Stress Index
The 2018 Profmed Stress Index indicates that financial stress among South African professionals has increased when compared to last year, where previous numbers were attributed to work stress….
5 Sure-fire activities to keep your toddler entertained
Toddlerdom is such a difficult time for a little one. They’re not babies anymore and they’re not big yet. They’re also hungry to learn new skills and ideas….
The wonderful benefits of a baby massage
The first few weeks of bringing your little bundle of joy home can be overwhelming. You might not even get to brush your own hair in those first few weeks of settling into your new life, let alone think of doing a baby massage on your new-born….
Travelling with a toddler
When you start planning a family holiday, the last thing you think about is the anxiety that can be coupled with travelling with a toddler….
6 Sleep tips for sleep-deprived parents
According to a recent study published in the UK Independent, new parents will get less than 5 hours of uninterrupted sleep in an average night during the first year of their baby’s life, it also found that parents sleep 59% less than the recommended eight hours a night…
Planning the perfect party for your little one
Welcome to 2020. We’re the first generation to begin to get to grips with the connected age’s lightning-fast pace of change….
Top tips for your first few weeks of pregnancy
Congratulations! Whether you’re excited or still a bit surprised, or maybe a mixture of both, now is the time to relax and take things easy as the next few months may bring a few unexpected twists and turns….
Hello baby! Everything you need to know about visiting a newborn
The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here, you’re bringing your brand-new baby home for the first time! But what now? How do you handle the eager visitors that want to come and greet your precious little bundle?…
Beating budget blues
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Easter Fun
The Easter holiday is fast approaching, and if you’ve been racking your brain for ideas on how to make this time with your family extra special, worry no more!…
