The Overlooked Link Between Oral Health and Systemic Well-Being In recent years, growing evidence in both scientific literature and the media has highlighted the profound connection between oral health and systemic diseases such as dementia, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even pregnancy complications. For those working in the field of longevity and preventive medicine, these associations are especially relevant. To explore this relationship further, Dr. Johann Lochner,

We spend nearly a third of our lives doing it, yet many of us still don’t fully understand why sleep is so essential. With rising interest and questions from clients, it’s become clear that this basic biological function deserves a deeper look. To help us explore the subject, we invited Dr. Karjieker, one of South Africa’s few dedicated sleep specialists, to shed light on why sleep truly is our superpower.