The year past in health and wellness.
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At Maverick Life we understand that life gets tough. Sure, there are a ton of quick-fix wellness tips out there on the internet, but sometimes it’s difficult to know what’s just another fad and what’s worth your while.
That’s why we’ve made reporting on health and wellness one of our priorities this year. Whether an article helps you in a small way by cautioning against using earbuds for your ears, or in a large way by equipping you with healthy habits so that you truly can start ‘living your best life’, we’re confident that this curated collection of conversations will help you along your physical and mental health journey.
Be it fitness, diet, technology use, mental health, disease or habits and routines, our journalists always consult expert sources in their reporting so that you can be sure that what you’re reading will add value to your life.
Keep your head up, put the earbuds down, stay hydrated, and get reading!
Are you feeling burnt out? Here is how to know the signs Burnout is classified as an occupational phenomenon that results when stress related to one’s work is not managed correctly. Maverick Life spoke to an expert in employee wellness who gave some tips to prevent it from happening to you. By Sarah Hoek
Warning: Step away from the cotton buds to clean your ear canals Although cotton buds are marketed as make-up application and removal aids, many consumers use them to clean their ears, despite numerous warnings from medical professionals. Here is why you should keep them out of your ears. By Malibongwe Tyilo
Why you should not ignore pain – ever Professor Sean Chetty explains that the sooner chronic pain is identified and treated, the better the chances of success. But what is chronic pain exactly? By Iza Trengrove
Regaining fitness after Covid-19 infection can be hard. Here are 5 things to keep in mind before you start exercising again Are you finding it difficult to get moving after having Covid-19? You are not alone. Even if you have mild symptoms, you may still experience difficulty in regaining your fitness. By Clarice Tang
Social media impact on the mental health of young people and practical strategies to ...