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The mounting spread of the coronavirus now known as COVID-19 has prompted widespread concern around the world as public health officials race to contain the outbreak. The novel coronavirus has killed more than 4,955 people worldwide, with the vast majority of deaths occurring in mainland China. However, 132,758 cases have been reported on every continent except for Antarctica. The […] More
If you look at any bottle of hand sanitiser, you’ll probably notice alcohol as a main ingredient (well, hopefully at least). Not to mention the fact that rubbing alcohol is a staple in many first-aid kits. So…does alcohol kill germs and could you use it in place of, say, hand sanitiser or cleaning fluid? And what about […] More
If you’ve been feeling tired, stuffed up, or even a bit feverish, you might wonder: It’s a fair question, considering the novel coronavirus (officially known as COVID-19) has spread from China to over 100 countries pretty quickly, and there are 17 confirmed cases in SA so far, per the latest report from the World Health Organization (WHO). […] More
“Pleasure and just an overall good feeling” — this is the most likely answer you’ll get if you ask someone why they’re smoking. And it’s true: the nicotine in cigarettes can eventually result in feelings of euphoria and an elevated mood. But ask a smoker why they smoke, and you will come across a myriad […] More
As more cases of the new coronavirus are diagnosed many people are wondering how they can prepare, what it’s like to have it, and how long the symptoms last. While many of the reports of severe cases may be scary to read, it’s worth noting that the majority of cases have been mild. A recent study published by […] More
So you think avo can’t be toast’s best friend without salt? You might want to reconsider that relationship when you find out the amount of salt we’re meant to be eating… So, how much is too much? “The World Health Organisation and Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa both agree that we should reduce our […] More
It’s not every day that a respiratory illness becomes primary point of conversation, but the new coronavirus, which causes the illness known as COVID-19, has us in a near-pandemic. That’s right — it’s not yet a pandemic, despite the fact that the virus, which originated in China, has since spread to worldwide, according to the […] More
Remember when the hippies started “forest bathing”? Well, that’s one form of nature therapy. Aka ecotherapy. Green therapy if you feel like being all CBD. Essentially, it’s tapping into the healing power of nature. And science supports it. Yup – a growing body of evidence shows that not only is urbanisation associated with increased levels […] More
