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Do you have a chronic cough?
Do you have a chronic cough and need to find some form of relief?…
Ear ‘tickle’ therapy: A new way to slow down ageing
New research has found that ‘tickling' the ear with a small electrical current appears to slow down ageing...
Not looking after your teeth may increase your risk of liver cancer by 75%
Brush up on your oral health, new research has found that not looking after your teeth may increase ...
1 In 5 deaths linked to poor diet
How healthy is your diet? Globally, research has linked poor diet to an estimated one in five deaths...
Treating chronic kidney disease (CKD) with home-based dialysis
People with chronic kidney disease require dialysis or a kidney transplant. Fortunately, there’s a treatment for home-based dialysis...
15 Leading causes of death linked to lack of sleep
Depression, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease and even colorectal cancer! These are the life-threatening diseases that have ...
Ne-Yo sheds 13 kgs thanks to new vegan diet
Ne-Yo says that he's shed 30 pounds (13 kgs) since going vegan, and, as he says, "loves" the ...
5 Elements of a healthy lifestyle
With February being Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Month and the month of love, it’s a perfect time to embrace ...
Dating with a chronic illness? – “When do I disclose? What if it changes the way they see me?”
One minute I'm the woman who has sex on the first date, the next I'm brittle - the ...
Emergency vehicles locked away as West Rand municipal employees refuse to work
Those who find themselves in emergency situations on the West Rand could be in more trouble than they ...
10 Ways to teach your kids healthy eating habits
10 practical tips on how to become a healthy role model for your children...
Durbanites: Enter the Diabetes Challenge 5km fun run/walk on 11 November
Diabetes is known as the tsunami of the 21st century, killing more people worldwide than AIDS and cancer ...
Interesting: 4 Common nutritional deficiencies in children
The best way to prevent a nutritional deficiency is to include a variety of whole- and minimally processed ...
What are stroke warning signs?
It’s the fourth largest natural cause of death in the country, and 29 October is World Stroke Day, ...
What is chronic fatigue syndrome?
Do you know what chronic fatigue syndrome is and what the signs and symptoms are?...
How to stop skipping prescribed medication
The prevalence of chronic diseases is on the rise and while many can be treated, skipping prescribed medication ...
Chronic heavy drinking linked to increased risk of dementia
Alcohol use disorders are a major risk factor for onset of all types of dementia, especially early-onset dementia, ...
Shania Twain biopic to chronicle singer’s personal tragedies
Shania Twain is the latest celebrity subject of a television biopic - 'Shania Twain: The Price of Fame'...
How running protects you from chronic stress
Research has found that running protects you from chronic stress by fighting off the negative impact stress has ...
Relieve & protect chronic dry skin with SBR Repair & SBR Lipocream¹ , ²
Winter is on its way out, which means that the past cold and dry weather conditions have left ...
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