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While there are many reasons why people are more or less susceptible to contracting COVID-19, those with underlying medical conditions are more vulnerable. And if you have cardiovascular disease (CVD), you form part of a group that is known as the “risk group” for COVID-19 infection. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa […] More
Anxiety and fear are the emotions at the forefront lately for most doctors. Speaking to Paediatrician Dr. Nellie Balfour over a Zoom meeting was refreshing and saddening at the same time. “I feel as though we are waiting for ‘something’ to happen. This is a general feeling among all of us at work,” she says. […] More
Social distancing has become the new normal, and it might just be around for a bit longer than we thought it would be. At this point, if there’s one thing we know for sure it’s that the world as we know it is changing and will probably never be the same again. This is not […] More
You and your poop go way back, so it’s kinda jarring when your number-two experience is suddenly way different than usual. And, if it’s diarrhoea you’re having, it straight-up sucks. When diarrhoea strikes out of nowhere, it’s only natural to wonder WTH is behind it. Sure, you’re probably well aware that stress and anxiety can cause some not-so-awesome […] More
Now that the government and healthcare officials recommend the use of non-medical face masks as a voluntary precaution against the novel coronavirus, you might be wondering whether it’s worth it to wear a DIY or fabric face mask outside the house. Fabric or homemade face masks, while not as effective as N95 respirators, could potentially […] More
The 10 Best Sleep Apps To Help You Fall Asleep Faster And Sleep Through The Night Welcome to your best sleep ever. There’s no better feeling than climbing into bed after a long, exhausting day and drifting off to sleep. But if your version of “drifting off” is more like… staring at the ceiling for […] More
Real talk: Stress is inevitable. But it’s especially poignant during uncertain times like these. With your normal routine interrupted due to the new coronavirus, you might be in need of some quick stress relief more than usual. Maybe you’re sharing a small space with your not-so-silent toddlers or feeling overwhelmed about your work from home situation. […] More
We don’t hear much about them, but bleeding disorders are currently affecting hundreds of thousands of people across the world. It’s important to know the symptoms so that you can get on top of it sooner rather than later. Clinical haematologist Dr Jackie Thomson explains exactly what a bleeding disorder is. “A bleeding disorder is […] More
