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Ahhh, Vitamin D – the free vitamin we all get from the sun… and from salmon, sardines, tuna (canned or not), egg yolks, mushrooms – the list goes on and on. Now, why does it matter? While it’s important for several systems and functions in your body, its key role is centred around helping the […] More
So, we know we know that the Zoom founder’s net worth leapt more than 100% in three months. We know that we will be home fitness and social distancing for many moons to come and wearing masks. But what of the bigger lifestyle trends coming out of global lockdown? Our editor Danielle Weakley presented on […] More
Numbers, numbers and more numbers – we’ve been inundated with these for the past two months as COVID-19 takes centre stage globally. And as the number of positive cases continues to rise, the question on most people’s minds is this: When is this going to end, and how bad is it going to be when […] More
The Department of Health has done really well in keeping the public up to date with the state of COVID-19 in the country, but what if you could get most of the information you need straight from your phone without having to rummage through news websites and social media? In that case, it would seem […] More
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone and their mother is doing everything they can to keep their distance from others, avoid touching their face, and maintain squeaky-clean hands. For many, that involves applying gobs upon gobs of hand sanitiser. But can too much of a good thing turn into a potentially unhealthy thing? There are various theories speculating […] More
The novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – has prompted an uptick in fear for many, and even more so for those suffering from chronic illnesses. Are people with chronic illnesses (aka co-morbidities) at higher risk of contracting the coronavirus? Do they need to take special precautions? We got the low-down from Dr David Eedes, a clinical […] More
Hypertension is highly present in South Africa with about 1 in 3 adults living with the chronic condition. According to the Heart Foundation, it’s responsible for 2 in every 5 heart attacks and 1 in every 2 strokes. So… pretty . This high number of affected people isn’t unique to South Africa. A report by […] More
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) conducted a survey on Mental Health during the life and times of COVID-19 to understand how people are managing during the lockdown. The survey asked participants about their home life, their mental health before and during the lockdown, and what coping tips helped them to manage their […] More
