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How to beat high blood pressure
The thought of suffering from a stroke is a scary one, so let’s look at ways to reduce ...
Heart disease linked to poor air quality
For World Heart Day, the World Heart Federation (WHF) aims to raise awareness about the link between poor ...
The amazing benefits of a set bedtime – even for adults
It’s not only kids who benefit from a set bedtime, going to bed at the same time every ...
What is arrhythmia?
D you suffer from arrhythmia or want to know what it is?...
Study: No safe level of alcohol
If you think there isn’t anything wrong with having a few drinks, think again. Research has found that ...
Research links osteoporosis to the risk of dementia
New research has found that people who have osteoporosis, a condition which weakens bones, may also have an ...
How these 3 types of fats affect your cholesterol levels
There are different types of fats that can affect the management of your cholesterol levels…
Asthma symptoms and triggers
Asthma is a condition that affects one’s respiratory system…
Are saunas good for you?
Researchers asked the question, ‘are saunas good for you?’ and what they uncovered is mindblowing…
An orange a day keeps the eye doctor away
If you love oranges, you’ll be pleased to know that eating an orange a day makes you less ...
Can osteoporosis be reversed with diet?
A 12-month study of over 1 000 people aimed to answer this question - can osteoporosis be reversed ...
Air pollution is linked to diabetes
Who would have thought that, even at seemingly low levels, air pollution would be linked to diabetes?...
What are the symptoms of multiple sclerosis?
It is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system, but just what are the ...
1 in 3 South Africans live with a silent killer… hypertension
Untreated, hypertension can kill, but because there are no symptoms you could be living with this silent killer ...
How to beat hypertension naturally
In South Africa, over 6 million people suffer from hypertension. If your blood pressure is high, find out ...
Could you have a primary immunodeficiency disease?
Struggling to fight off infections could be a sign of a primary immunodeficiency disease (PID)…
Warning signs that you may have diabetes
Here are some warning signs that you may have diabetes…
Mosquito-killing drug offers possible new tool for malaria elimination
Multiple, high doses of the drug, ivermectin, are well tolerated and able to kill mosquitoes feeding on humans ...
Low back pain: 540 Million people worldwide, but many receive wrong care
Worldwide, overuse of inappropriate tests and treatments such as imaging, opioids and surgery means patients are not receiving ...
Costs of the Paris Climate Agreement outweighed by health savings?
Globally, the costs of implementing the Paris Climate Agreement between 2020-2050 could be outweighed by health savings due ...
