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World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health isn’t just a yearly topic—it’s a daily reality. The stigma surrounding it must end, and that begins with open, honest conversations. Post-pandemic life showed how isolation impacts our wellbeing, while in South Africa, socioeconomic struggles deepen the crisis. Remember: mental health is physical health. Seeking help is strength, not weakness. Let’s normalise vulnerability and build a supportive community—starting with you

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to take charge of your health. Breast cancer affects millions worldwide, but early detection saves lives. Know your risk factors, perform regular self-checks, schedule mammograms after 40, and seek medical advice for any changes. Let’s keep the conversation going, support one another, and promote lifelong wellness.

With the Cape Town Marathon near, endurance training remodels your body: the heart grows stronger, muscles get more capillaries, mitochondria burn fat efficiently, and joints adapt safely. Marathon stress triggers temporary immune suppression and blood shunting, so taper wisely, sleep well, carb-load, hydrate, and avoid NSAIDs. Respect adaptation, run smart, and cross the finish strong.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but it’s also a time to highlight cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among South African women. Dr. Megan Males, with Dr. Nawaaz Van Der Schyff and Dr. Sharmistha Heerelal, explains prevention through HPV vaccination, early detection via screening, and the importance of treating women’s health holistically to save lives.

Dr Nawaaz Van Der Schyff joins Health Fort Clinics in Milnerton, bringing experience as a doctor and parent. Parenthood has deepened his empathy, seeing health as more than symptoms — it’s about family, lifestyle, and wellbeing. He treats every patient as a whole person, walking the journey with families and individuals alike.