Losing weight and getting healthier is a common goal among South Africans; we spend more money in a year on weight loss books, gym memberships, apps, programs and special diet foods. Yet, collectively we are getting heavier, which leads to an increased risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. […]
Obesity is one of the biggest health problems in the world. It’s associated with several related conditions, collectively known as metabolic syndrome. These include high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and a poor blood lipid profile. People with metabolic syndrome are at a much higher risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, compared to […]
Moringa oleifera is a plant that has been praised for its health benefits for thousands of years. It is very rich in healthy antioxidants and bioactive plant compounds. So far, scientists have only investigated a fraction of the many reputed health benefits. Here are 6 health benefits of Moringa oleifera that are supported by scientific […]
Sinusitis Medically known as rhinosinusitis, a sinus infection occurs when your nasal cavities become infected, swollen, and inflamed. Sinusitis is usually caused by a virus and often persists even after other upper respiratory symptoms are gone. In some cases, bacteria, or rarely fungus, may cause a sinus infection. Other conditions such as allergies, NASA; polyps, and […]
Health Chronic sleep loss is a common problem in our society, yet people are unaware of the impact it has on their health. Loss of sleep puts you at higher risk for conditions such as hypertension, impairment of glucose control and increased inflammation. Individuals who report less than 7 hours sleep duration are at an increased […]
Reason #1: It’s plain healthy I’m just going to go ahead and state the obvious upfront. Going to the gym is healthy. If you’re just starting and feel like you aren’t making progress, give yourself a pat on the back for at least making the effort. Going to the gym is just the first step. […]
It can affect your memory According to American researchers, snacking late at night could negatively affect your memory . The study, from the University of California, found that eating at irregular hours – such as late at night – had the potential to impact cognitive functions. Over a period of two weeks, researchers fed one group […]
Protects Skin Different phytonutrients and pigments have been shown to protect the skin from the harmful rays of the sun, including UV rays. These not only protect but also repair the damaged genes to some extent, thereby preventing skin cancer in the long run. Proteins for Infant Growth ‘Popeye, the Sailor Man’ is known for his obsession with […]
There’s already a nip in the air at night, winter is on its way. Here are few tips on keeping warm when temperature drops to below comfort zone. In a country like South Africa winters can get pretty cold, but because they don’t last that long and it’s mostly not as cold as it gets in […]
Vaccination is the administration of antigenic material (a vaccine) to stimulate an individual’s immune system to develop adaptive immunity to a pathogen. According to reports Vaccines can prevent or ameliorate infectious disease. When a sufficiently large percentage of a population has been vaccinated, herd immunity results. The effectiveness of vaccination has been widely studied and […]
