Whether you're hopping between provinces or getting stamps in your passport, keeping your health in check is a key part of enjoying your holiday. If you don't want a pesky flu, upset stomach or some other health issue to ruin your festive spirit, try some of these quick and easy health hacks.
Hydration = happiness
With all…
The month of November, dubbed, Movember, will see thousands of men growing moustaches and beards to raise greater awareness of men’s health issues that are often ignored.
Among the top health problems experienced by South African men are hypertension, cardiovascular disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, obesity, liver disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression, as well…
Diabetes is a big deal. Yet having heard the word so often, many of us barely take note of it, and in many cases, don't even grasp the fact that diabetes is a deadly disease if not carefully controlled.
In South Africa, 7% of the population between the ages of 21 and 79 is living with…
We all know the terrifying stats: Diabetes is the number one killer of women in South Africa, and the second leading cause of death in men. 1 in 2 people with diabetes is undiagnosed.
So, what can we do?
South Africa needs a mass diabetes awareness drive. We want the whole of South Africa to wear blue…
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change and grow in response to experience. It means that the brain can create new connections between neurons, reorganise existing ones, and even generate new cells throughout life. Neuroplasticity is essential for learning, memory, and adaptation.
This is why it is important for parents and teachers to help children develop…
While there's nothing wrong with putting your feet up and relaxing at the end of a long day, spending the better part of your day sitting or lying down compared to engaging in physical activity – even if it's taking a walk around your office or home complex – isn't doing you or your heart's…
It's World Heart Day on 29 September, which leaves just enough time for a few fungi-first steps to a more heart-healthy lifestyle.
In general, heart health is all about positive lifestyle choices that include exercise, lowering stress and managing weight through good dietary habits. Delicious, low-calorie mushrooms can be a cornerstone of those heart-conscious eating habits.…
Everyone loves spring for its blooming flowers and rejuvenating atmosphere. Unfortunately, for some, it is also the beginning of something less pleasant, allergies. As the weather warms up and nature comes alive, allergens like pollen become more abundant, triggering allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. By understanding the different aspects of spring allergies, including hay fever,…
The 14th of September is World Atopic Eczema Day – an annual event that raises awareness around a common skin disease that can massively impact sufferers – both physically and psychologically.
Atopic eczema, which is an inflammatory skin condition that causes chronic itchiness, dry skin, rashes, scaly patches, blisters and skin infections, is one of the…
For those who suffer with seasonal allergies, the first blossoms of spring aren't always a welcome sight. For those who struggle with allergic rhinitis – also known as hay fever – spring is a season of sniffing, sneezing, stuffiness and itching. And, unfortunately, this spring may be worse than ever. Here's why.
Going back to basics,…