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You’ve probably heard from a wise grandma or two that gargling with saltwater can help cure a sore throat. But before you stand over the sink and put yourself through what feels like an open-mouthed dunk in the ocean, is the old saltwater gargle remedy even legit? The good news: Saltwater actually does help alleviate the […] More
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in all the cells in our bodies, and the most common cause of high cholesterol is an unhealthy lifestyle. Saturated fat – the “bad for you” kind – is found in meat, fish, eggs, butter, cheese, deep-fried, greasy and processed foods. Uh-oh… These foods cause low-density lipoprotein, LDL (the […] More
Statistics from the Organ Donor Foundation of South Africa state there are 4 300 South African adults and children who are waiting for an organ. Being an organ donor is a selfless act and there is an urgent need for more organ donors in the country. In order to be an organ donor, you need […] More
A lot of us think that water is the one thing the body can never have enough of, but this isn’t true. Over-hydration, also referred to as water intoxication or water poisoning, can have devastating consequences on one’s health. What exactly is water intoxication? Water intoxication happens when your water intake is too much for […] More
Th gym is where you build the healthiest version of you, but (gasp) it’s also one of the places that carries the most germs. Yup. Did you know that free weights have 362 times more bacteria than a toilet seat? And more than 70% of those bugs are potentially dangerous to humans. Yeah, that’s pretty […] More
By 2026 all South Africans and permanent residents will be able to access core health services through the National Health Insurance (NHI). If you haven’t heard about the NHI, it’s a financing system that will make sure that all citizens of South Africa (and legal long-term residents) are provided with essential healthcare, regardless of their […] More
You’re in your early 30s and are considering having children, but your career has been your baby for the longest time. Don’t panic, you do have options. Egg freezing is one of them. As women, we have the right to shift our priorities to adapt to the evolving roles we play in society. What is […] More
Periods differ from woman to woman, so if your flow is different from your bestie’s, there’s probably nothing major going on. But in some cases, having a heavier period than normal can be a sign of an underlying medical condition. So, how do you tell the difference between a normal period and a heavy one? […] More
