How to party safely
'Tis the season to be jolly, but with it comes the prospect of binge drinking, which might be harmful to one’s health. Make sure you and your loved ones are [...]
Spot the signs of a stroke and know what to do
World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 annually to highlight the grave nature of strokes and raise awareness about its prevention and treatment. About 90% of all strokes can [...]
Be kind to your Spine
World Spine Day on 16 October highlights the need for us to take care of our spines. An estimated 540 million people worldwide suffer with spinal pain, which is the [...]
Why Heart Awareness Month and World Heart Day?
Cardiovascular disease (CVD – which includes heart disease and stroke) is the leading cause of death in South Africa Heart disease is responsible for 18% of all deaths in South [...]
Create healthy habits and routines this Spring
If you’ve neglected your healthy routines during winter, you’re not alone. But now that it’s Spring and the world is buzzing with new life and energy, it’s the perfect time [...]
Obesity – the real impact on your body
Health alert: Excess body fat increases our risks for several serious health complications. Obesity is measured as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Use this online tool [...]
Why you should consider organ donation
August is organ donation month Organ Donation is a medical procedure where one person donates an organ or tissue to another person who needs a transplant. An organ donor makes [...]
Exercising in Winter
With early morning darkness and evening chill sets in, a night in front of the fire or an extra hour’s sleep before work naturally feels more appealing than braving the [...]
What happens to our brains when we sleep?
You may think of sleep as the time when your brain shuts down and nothing on your to-do list gets done. However, your brain is actually very active during sleep [...]
Do you have wellness goals? How to set them and stick to them
What are wellness goals? Wellness goals are targets to become an overall healthier, better you. They’re not only the numbers on a scale or steps on your fitbit. Wellness goals [...]
Fatique is extreme exhaustion:
At times I just want to block the world out and stay in bed’ Does this sound like you? Sometimes ‘it all’ becomes too much - exhausted and unmotivated. Explore [...]
The benefits of drinking water on our bodies
Why is water essential for our health? Our bodies are made up of about 60% water which keeps every system in the body functioning properly by: flushing waste from the [...]