NON SURGICAL BODY SCULPTING My name is Gordon Stevens. I grew up in Pretoria and never did quite fit in at school, always bullied and called names. As I started high school my dad had a gym in the garage and I tried a bench press. I loved the feeling and was hooked. I discovered …
Whether you are a professional athlete, go on afternoon walks to clear your mind, or engage in that leisurely cycle around your neighbourhood – recovery is still key. It is during rest periods that active individual’s bodies adapt to the stress placed upon them during workout sessions, exercise and competitions. Rest also provides time for …
Most people don’t know that sunburn can occur within fifteen minutes of exposure to the sun and that even during such a short time, permanent, irreversible, damage is caused to your skin. This damage increases every time you go out into the sun and, may, eventually lead to skin cancer which is why the Cancer …
#DiabetesOvercomers: Karen Storm, Gert Marais, Pieter van Wyk and Dr Ken Kwaku About 4.6 million South Africans have diabetes1a and to raise awareness of this common, serious, and chronic condition, to help people get diagnosed and manage it, the pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim spoke to four people who have been living with diabetes for many …
What you need to know about vaping The truth about vaping is still very much up in the air, as the studies haven’t been able to run for long enough to be conclusive. This said, there are many things which have demonstrated that vaping is far from benign. It might be healthier than smoking. But …
What they are and why you should know about them! Circadian rhythms can be described as the sleep/wake cycle or more simply as our internal body clock. It’s the body’s 24-hour response to light and dark, which affects all aspects of our physiology and behavior. The master clock is located in the hypothalamic area of …
Casino opens its fully authorised and compliant vaccine site The Carnival City vaccination centre was opened exclusively for staff on Monday and Tuesday, but opened to the public from Wednesday, 01 September. It will offer a choice between the Pfizer BioNTech and J&J vaccines. Walk-ins are welcome but guests need to be registered on government’s …
MEDIA RELEASE 18 AUGUST 2021 For many South Africans that suffer from allergies, Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) has been a welcome remedy, but up till now evidence has been scant to support this notion. Given the high cost of allergy and asthma medication, local researchers from the University of Cape Town are now examining the …
Allegra healthcare technology – assisting healthcare practitioners to provide more South Africans with access to doctor consultations to manage their hypertension. Countrywide lockdowns, social distancing, and the fear of getting exposed to COVID-19, has pushed more people to use technology to keep safe. Global statistics show a 65% increase in medical apps downloaded in January …
2 – 8 August 2021 Time to talk about extremely high temperatures Rheumatic Fever (RF) is an abnormal immune reaction against a common bacterium called Group A Streptococcus. Children and adolescents between ages 5 and 15 years are the ones who are more susceptible to RF. People with RF can experience a range of symptoms …
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