Health and Welfare

Ageing: What is Fact and What is Myth

In our Medical Myths series, we approach medical misinformation head on. Using expert insight and peer reviewed research to wrestle fact from fiction, MNT brings clarity to the myth riddled world of health journalism. Addressing the ‘inevitabilities’ of ageing: What is fact and what is myth? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world’s population over 60 years will double from about […]

todaySeptember 29, 2025 9

Recipes

Homemade Hummus – Two Ways

Hummus is becoming a very popular and versatile condiment for a range of meals. It’s no longer something that only vegetarians enjoy. This chickpea dip has its origin in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, and it is as versatile as it is nutritious – definitely more than just a dip for veggie sticks. Heleen Meyer has a quick and easy recipe and shares more ways to even get creative with […]

todaySeptember 26, 2025 20

Interesting Stories

What African Cuisine Teaches Us About Community

Across Africa’s 54 countries and thousands of ethnic groups, one theme is consistent: Food is not just nourishment - it is a celebration of community, culture, and connection. Whether it’s a family meal in Lagos, a street food feast in Addis Ababa, or a ceremonial dish in Dakar, African cuisine teaches us that the act of eating is deeply communal and symbolic. The Power of Shared Meals: Eating Together, Living […]

todaySeptember 23, 2025 13

Financial News

Some Thoughts on Finances during Retirement, Part 2

One of the most common reactions by people who are in financial stress is to try and “forget” about the problem and just continue in the vain hope that something may come to light in the future, or that the problem will somehow disappear. There is only one way to deal with this type of problem, and the primary rule is to tackle it as quickly as possible. Embarrassment is […]

todaySeptember 21, 2025 50

Recipes

Cheesecake Jars

Many people absolutely love cheesecake, but it’s one of those sweet treats that could be tricky to bake. Then this no-bake recipe from Heleen Meyer is just what you need – simplicity at its best! It’s not overly rich, as there is no cream or condensed milk in the recipe, so it’s not excessively sweet either and a much healthier option, without sacrificing on taste – that we can promise […]

todaySeptember 19, 2025 17

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