The two-piece oral appliance is made from a digital scan, adjusted in half-millimetre steps and needs no power, so some CPAP users keep one for power cuts and travel, where their sleep doctor agrees. SANDTON, South Africa, 25 October 2026 - Techno-Dent Clinic, the Sandton dental practice that sees patients from Bryanston, Rivonia, Morningside, Fourways and Rosebank, now makes and fits custom snoring and sleep apnoea appliances. The treatment is aimed at adults whose snoring keeps a partner awake, and at patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea who struggle to sleep with a CPAP mask. For severe apnoea, CPAP usually remains the first choice. The appliance is a mandibular advancement device. It has a clear upper tray and a clear lower tray, joined by small adjustable connectors on each side that hold the lower jaw a few millimetres forward during sleep. That brings the base of the tongue forward and keeps the back of the throat from collapsing as easily, which is a common cause of snoring. It is a different thing from a night guard, which only covers the teeth to protect them from grinding. Patients start with a sleep questionnaire and an exam of the teeth, gums and jaw joints. Anyone with signs of apnoea, such as gasping at night, loud snoring broken by silences or heavy daytime sleepiness, is referred for a sleep study before anything is made. The clinic then takes an intraoral scan and a bite record in a set forward position, and the appliance is fitted about two to three weeks later. Over the following weeks it is advanced by around half a millimetre at a time until the snoring settles, with a review at about six weeks. Patients being treated for apnoea go back for a follow-up sleep study with the appliance in. "Most people come in because their partner has sent them, and a fair number of them have never had a sleep study," said a Techno-Dent Clinic dentist who fits the appliances. "We won't make one for someone who might have apnoea …
Small Speedos, Big Impact! Thousands of Brave Daredevils Take to Mzansi’s Streets
Bloemfontein to Ballito, Paarl to Potchefstroom, Kimberley to Khayelitsha and Stellenbosch to Secunda, you name it, they did it! Thousands of men descended on the streets of Mzansi for the 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run, freeing themselves from the confines of traditional running gear to wear only a purple speedo, all united by one important cause. More than just a fun and memorable event, the Hollard Daredevil Run is an annual initiative that highlights the need for regular prostate and testicular cancers screening and encourages men to take proactive steps towards their health and wellbeing.? The main event took place at Zoo Lake in Johannesburg, with over 3 000 men causing quite a stir along Jan Smuts Avenue, Upper Park Drive, Oxford Road and surrounding suburbs. “Every year, the support from Daredevils across South Africa has been truly remarkable. While the run is undoubtedly fun, it’s the meaningful cause, the sense of brotherhood and the shared purpose of creating awareness of male cancers that keeps Daredevils coming back year after year,” says Adél Kriel, Hollard South Africa’s Head of Experiential Marketing. Across the country, hundreds of local runs brought communities together, spreading the message of men’s health and extending the impact of this nationwide movement. This year, the event carried the bold tagline “Lekker Balls. Lekker Life”, reinforcing the potentially life-saving importance of early detection. Over the last seventeen years, the Hollard Daredevil Run has raised millions of Rands for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), supporting education, screening programmes and life-saving services for men across the country.? “At Hollard, we want to help men and their families navigate uncertainty with greater confidence by challenging stereotypes and encouraging screening and early detection. This year's tagline, "Lekker Balls, Lekker Life” celebrates the idea that taking care of your health …
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The Chiropractors Publishes New Guides on Holistic Chiropractic Care and Gentle Colic and Reflux Relief for Babies
The Chiropractors in Centurion has published two guides on holistic chiropractic care and gentle colic and reflux support for babies, both focused on addressing root causes. CENTURION, South Africa — The Chiropractors has published two new guides addressing a question many people ask before seeking care: will treatment actually resolve the problem, or only ease it for a while? One explores what a holistic approach means for adults, while the other looks at gentle support for babies struggling with colic and reflux. Pain relief that fades between appointments leaves people doubting whether treatment is worth continuing. For new parents, the doubt runs deeper. A baby who cries for hours, finds feeding uncomfortable and cannot settle leaves the whole household exhausted, and when medication and dietary changes have not helped, the search for another option begins. Key areas addressed in the holistic care article include what a thorough assessment actually examines, how posture, lifestyle and movement patterns shape results, and what sustainable relief looks like in practice. The infant article explores what a gentle paediatric assessment involves, how chiropractic care sits alongside a paediatrician's guidance rather than replacing it, and what parents typically notice. Both guides share one idea worth knowing about: the place where discomfort shows up is not always where it starts. In babies, that includes a nerve that travels through the neck and plays a part in digestion. For the full breakdown, read Understanding the Holistic Approach Behind Chiropractic Care and Understanding Colic and Reflux in Babies and How Chiropractic Care Can Help. About The Chiropractors The Chiropractors is a chiropractic practice based in Centurion, South Africa, with more than twenty years of experience in the treatment and rehabilitation of back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, and colic and reflux symptoms in infants. Contact The …
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D’vine Skin & Body Unpacks the Difference Between Tired Eyes and Ageing Eyes
D'vine Skin & Body, a Durbanville skincare studio, has published a guide on why tired-looking eyes and ageing eyes are different concerns that need different care. DURBANVILLE, Western Cape — D'vine Skin & Body has published a new article that separates two eye concerns often treated as one. Because tired eyes and ageing eyes can look similar at a glance, many routines end up solving the wrong problem. Plenty of people sleep well, follow their skincare routine and still see an eye area that looks exhausted. The instinct is usually to reach for a stronger cream, but that can miss what the skin is actually showing, and the result is a cycle of trial and error with products that were not formulated for the concern. The article explores what characterises a tired-looking eye area and what points to more established ageing, why collagen features so heavily in professional eye care, and how a therapist assesses the area as part of a broader consultation. It also draws on the thinking behind QMS Medicosmetics facial treatments and the range of homecare and professional add-on options available. One insight reframes the whole question: the right eye product should not be chosen by age, but by what the skin is actually showing. For the full breakdown, read Tired Eyes vs Ageing Eyes: Why They Aren't the Same. About D'vine Skin & Body D'vine Skin & Body is a professional skin and body treatment studio in Durbanville, Western Cape, known for personalised, consultation-led skincare. The studio offers advanced treatments and retails professional brands including Mesoestetic, QMS Medicosmetics, Lamelle and Dermaheal. Contact D'vine Skin & Body, 99 Jip De Jager Dr, De Bron, Cape Town, 7530, 021 913 0897 Images: Video: https://youtu.be/zhpYx_C16wA?feature=shared D'vine Skin & Body Unpacks the Difference Between Tired Eyes and Ageing Eyes Links: Boilerplate and Editor's Notes. More Info on D'vine Skin & …
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Spine Health Publishes New Guides on Desk-Related Back Pain and Sciatica Relief in Pretoria
Spine Health in Pretoria has published two chiropractic guides explaining how prolonged sitting and sciatic nerve pressure cause persistent pain, and why treating the source matters. PRETORIA, South Africa — Spine Health has published two new articles for people whose pain keeps returning no matter how often they stretch, rest, or wait it out. One focuses on the neck and back strain that builds from a day at the desk, the other on pain that travels from the lower back down the leg. For many office workers, the stiffness arrives gradually, a little worse each week, until it is accepted as part of the job. For those living with sciatica, the pain is far less predictable, flaring when sitting, bending, or standing up too quickly, and disrupting sleep, work, and everyday movement. In both cases, quick fixes tend to fade long before the next working week. The desk-pain article explores why long hours of sitting take such a toll on the spine, how a common postural issue affects the neck and shoulders, and what a personalised treatment plan involves. The sciatica article covers why leg pain is usually a symptom rather than the condition itself, what a proper assessment looks for, and how targeted treatment and simple habits between sessions support recovery. One thread runs through both pieces: lasting relief depends on finding where the pressure is actually coming from, not where the pain is being felt. For the full breakdown, read Sitting All Day? How Chiropractic Care Eases Desk-Related Back Pain and Chiropractic Relief for Sciatica: Easing the Pain That Runs Down Your Leg on the Spine Health website. About Spine Health Spine Health has been providing quality chiropractic care in Pretoria for nearly 20 years. The practice uses today's latest techniques and methods to relieve back and neck pain, rehabilitate sports injuries, and help patients address the root cause of their discomfort rather than simply managing symptoms. Contact Spine Health, …
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CapeGate Invites Shoppers to Share Messages of Hope With Cancer Patients This October
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CapeGate invites shoppers to put pen to paper and share a few heartfelt words with someone undergoing cancer treatment. Sometimes, a few thoughtful words can make all the difference to someone facing a difficult day. This October, CapeGate Shopping Centre is inviting its community to come together in pink and share messages of hope, courage and encouragement with patients undergoing cancer treatment. Running until 31 October, Together in Pink: Notes of Hope is a heartfelt Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiative in partnership with Cancercare Cape Gate Oncology Centre. Shoppers are invited to visit the activation in Centre Court, where they can write a personal message on a specially provided card and place it in the Notes of Hope collection box. At the end of October, the messages will be delivered to patients at the oncology centre, offering words of comfort and reassurance when they may need them most. Whether it's a message of strength, a few uplifting words or simply a reminder that someone is thinking of them, every note is an opportunity to make someone's day a little brighter. Giving hope, one bra at a time CapeGate is also supporting the I Love Boobies bra collection drive throughout October. Shoppers are encouraged to donate clean, gently used bras in good condition by placing them in the dedicated collection box at the activation. The donated bras will be distributed to women who use I Love Boobies' breast cancer screening services and are in need of underwear, offering practical support, dignity and comfort. With touches of pink throughout the centre in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CapeGate hopes to inspire shoppers to show their support in a simple but meaningful way. How to get involved Visit Centre Court at CapeGate Shopping Centre, between 9am and 8pm, to write your Note of Hope or drop off your pre-loved bras until 31 October. capegatecentre.co.za CLICK HERE to …
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Sky Dental Puts Gum Health at the Centre of Care in Sandton
The part of a smile that matters most is the part nobody sees. This October, Sky Dental in Sandton, based at 150 Rivonia Road, is turning the spotlight on the gum and bone beneath each tooth, the structure that keeps everything anchored. Its dentists, hygienists and ceramist work side by side with an in-house periodontist, and the practice treats that hidden foundation as the place where nearly all of its care begins, whether a patient needs a missing tooth replaced, a child needs a check-up or an adult wants whiter teeth. As the weather warms, many families start booking the appointments they put off over winter. Sky Dental's advice is to put a gum health check first on that list, since trouble below the gumline usually causes no obvious symptoms until it is well established. Why gum disease is easy to miss The serious form of gum disease is called periodontitis, and the practice explains that its early signs are easy to overlook: gums that bleed during brushing, mild swelling, or breath that is a little off. Without treatment, the bacteria behind it travel beneath the gumline and start breaking down the bone that holds the teeth. Over time the gums pull back, teeth become loose and some are eventually lost. The teeth were often sound. What gave way was the support under them. Sky Dental calls periodontitis the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, and stresses that it can be treated at any stage. Catching it sooner means more of the natural foundation can be kept. Because a periodontist is part of the team, patients are assessed and treated under one roof. The evaluation covers pocket measurements around each tooth, a chart of bleeding and recession, a CBCT scan that shows the bone in 3D, a look at medical history and habits like smoking, and a bite assessment. Each patient goes home with a written plan that sets out what needs treatment first, what should be watched and what to expect long term. When the gums have settled, patients join a maintenance …
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: St. George’s University Advocates for Advancing a Risk-Informed and Equitable Approach to Breast Cancer Screening in Africa
Across Africa, breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer’s GLOBOCAN 2024 estimates, published in 2026, Africa recorded approximately 225,643 new breast cancer cases and an estimated 100,070 deaths in 2024. These figures underscore the importance of raising awareness, recognizing symptoms early, and improving access to timely diagnosis and treatment. The median age of diagnosis among African women with breast cancer varies across countries and populations. A 2025 study of women diagnosed with breast cancer across five sub-Saharan African countries found that 21.9% of participants were diagnosed before age 40. These findings underscore the importance of breast awareness, timely symptom evaluation, clinical examination, and individual risk assessment. The World Health Organization recommends early diagnosis and timely evaluation of women with breast cancer symptoms, while screening recommendations should consider individual risk and available resources. “Breast cancer risk does not suddenly begin at a particular birthday, and two women of the same age may have very different risk profiles,” said Dr. Tonia Frame, Assistant Professor and Director of the Global Health Unit in the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies. “Women should be encouraged to become familiar with the usual appearance and feel of their breasts and to seek prompt clinical evaluation for unexplained breast changes. In Africa, where breast cancer often presents at a comparatively younger age, and access to high-quality imaging is uneven, discussions about early detection should extend beyond age alone. Family history, inherited susceptibility, previous breast findings and other recognized risk factors can help determine whether a woman may benefit from earlier assessment, specialist referral or additional …
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Ingrown Toenail Solutions Answers the Question Patients Are Too Nervous to Ask About Toenail Surgery
Ingrown Toenail Solutions, a Centurion podiatry clinic, has published a new guide explaining what toenail surgery really involves, from procedure to recovery. CENTURION, South Africa — Ingrown Toenail Solutions, a Centurion-based podiatry clinic specialising exclusively in ingrown toenail care, has released a new article addressing the question that keeps many patients from booking a permanent fix for a recurring ingrown toenail. For anyone dealing with a stubborn or repeatedly recurring ingrown toenail, the word "surgery" often sounds far more daunting than the reality, and that gap between fear and fact is usually what keeps the problem unresolved. Key areas addressed include what the procedure actually involves, how the anaesthetic works, what recovery looks like day to day, and the support available once a patient leaves the practice. The guide notes that because only the specific section of nail causing the problem is removed, recurrence on that same edge is rare. For the full breakdown of what to expect, read Is Toenail Surgery Painful? What to Really Expect. About Ingrown Toenail Solutions Ingrown Toenail Solutions is a Centurion-based podiatry clinic dedicated exclusively to the assessment and treatment of ingrown toenails. Every consultation begins with a private, unhurried assessment before any treatment path, whether conservative care, toenail bracing, or a minor procedure, is recommended. This clinic offers convenient online booking for Centurion and Greater Pretoria regions. Contact Ingrown Toenail Solutions 64 Kruger Ave, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157 078 060 6744 Images: Video: https://youtu.be/zhpYx_C16wA?feature=shared Ingrown Toenail Solutions Answers the Question Patients Are Too Nervous to Ask About Toenail Surgery Links: Boilerplate and Editor's Notes. More Info on Ingrown Toenail Solutions Answers the Question Patients Are Too Nervous to Ask About Toenail Surgery …
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Ingrown Toenail Solutions Explains What’s Really Behind Children’s Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown Toenail Solutions, a Centurion podiatry clinic, has published a new guide for parents on the causes of ingrown toenails in children and when to seek care. CENTURION, South Africa — Ingrown Toenail Solutions, a Centurion-based podiatry clinic specialising exclusively in ingrown toenail care, has released a new article to help parents understand why this condition is so common in children, and what a gentle, age-appropriate assessment actually involves. A child's sore toe is easy to brush off at first, especially when it's unclear whether it's a passing niggle or something that needs proper attention. Parents are often left weighing up everyday habits against the signs that call for a specialist's eye. Key areas addressed include the everyday habits behind children's ingrown toenails, how treatment for younger patients differs from adult care, and the specific signs that mean it's time to book a check. The guide points out that children's constantly growing feet make them more prone to ingrown toenails than most parents expect. For the full breakdown of causes, treatment, and when to book, read Ingrown Toenails in Children: What Parents Should Know. About Ingrown Toenail Solutions Ingrown Toenail Solutions is a Centurion-based podiatry clinic dedicated exclusively to the assessment and treatment of ingrown toenails. Every consultation begins with a private, unhurried assessment before any treatment path, whether conservative care, toenail bracing, or a minor procedure, is recommended. This clinic offers convenient online booking for Centurion and Greater Pretoria regions. Contact Ingrown Toenail Solutions 64 Kruger Ave, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, Gauteng, 0157 078 060 6744 Images: Video: https://youtu.be/zhpYx_C16wA?feature=shared Ingrown Toenail Solutions Explains What's Really Behind Children's Ingrown Toenails Links: Boilerplate and Editor's Notes. More Info on Ingrown Toenail Solutions Explains What's …