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Health
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The Surprising Health Benefits Of Copper
20 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Long before modern methods of purification came about, copper was used to purify water, and provide a bit of health boost at the same time.
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Awkward – When Your Friend Who’s Dying Of Listeriosis Is Actually A Scam Artist
18 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last year, Colleen Lingwood was on her deathbed, with friends having gathered in Johannesburg to say their final words. Turns out that wasn’t quite the truth.
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How The SPF Numbering On Your Sunscreen Actually Works
14 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
SPF15, SPF30, SPF50 – we see these numbers all the time, but do you actually know what they denote?
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Lesotho’s Cannabis-Growing Conundrum
13 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In 2017, the country became the first in Africa to grant licences for the production of medicinal cannabis, although it hasn’t been plain sailing since then.
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Trevor Noah Weighs In On The Vaping Controversy [Video]
11 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s no secret that over in the US, the vaping industry is in the midst of a PR nightmare. When you look at how their products have been marketed, it’s easy to see why.
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Too Much Screen Time Is Literally Stunting Brain Growth In Kids Aged Three To Five
11 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Science wants you to channel your parents and tell your kids to go and play outside, before too much screen time stunts their brain growth.
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Playing Tennis Will Halve Your Chances Of Dying At Any Age
11 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Staying healthy doesn’t have to involve rigorous sessions at the gym, and these five simple exercises will go a long way to keeping you in good nick.
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The Plight Of The Millennial: No Houses AND They’re Going To Die Quicker
07 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A new report reckons Millennials are in for a really bad decade when it comes to health, healthcare, and pretty much everything else.
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Cheap Apps And Gear To Help You Get You In Shape For Summer
06 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Gym memberships can be expensive and equipment takes up space, but technology has made it possible to get fit and healthy without breaking the bank.
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What’s The Real Reason Behind Google Buying Fitbit?
05 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Not everyone is thrilled with Google’s announcement that they’re buying Fitbit, which is understandable considering their track record.
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Yoga – It Ain’t All Healthy
04 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Yoga a few times a week is fine, but what happens when you’re doing it multiple times a day? I’ll give you a hint – it’s not that good for you.
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Cape Town Folks – Here’s How To Invest In Your Health Next Week
01 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Saving for retirement means nothing if you aren’t able to enjoy it. Next week is a great chance for Capetonians to see where they stand healthwise.
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JOMO Gains Traction As FOMO Is Actually Kind Of Sad [Video]
01 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
First, there was YOLO, and then it was FOMO, and now there’s JOMO. It might be my favourite acronym to date.
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Constantia Housewives Embrace Marijuana
31 Oct 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Now that it’s decriminalised to use marijuana for personal and private use, a whole new breed of pothead is emerging.
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Not Ideal: German Restaurant Mixes Up Dagga Cake With Funeral Cake
31 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A funeral in Germany ended on a high note when mourners were accidentally served hash cake after the service.
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Interesting Study Looks Into Why Family Members Protect Criminals
30 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If someone you loved committed a crime, would you protect them or turn them in? A recent study tried to answer that question.
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A Beginner’s Guide To Beating The Sunday Blues
28 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Sundays would be great if it wasn’t for one tiny detail – the next day is Monday, and a week of work awaits you.
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The First African American Face Transplant
25 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Robert Chelsea has made history as the first African American to receive a face transplant.
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Top Jozi Surgeon Suspended Following Death Of Young Boy – More Parents Come Forward
25 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Paediatric surgeon Peter Beale has been suspended pending an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a young boy’s death. There may be more blood on his hands.
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Almost 70 Years Later, This Medical Procedure Is Still An Industry Leader
22 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Pioneered by the French physician Dr. Michel Pistor in 1952, Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure with incredible results.
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Ibiza Legend On The Island’s Wildest Party [Video]
22 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Tony Pike may have passed away earlier this year, but he remains an Ibiza icon who had a front-row seat to the island’s wildest era of excess.
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Feeling Anxious Or Depressed? Have You Tried Magic Mushrooms? [Video]
21 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Scientists have been researching the positive effects that psychedelics can have on people suffering from depression, anxiety and addiction.
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South Africans Rank The Best Medical Aid Schemes
18 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index shows which medical schemes are keeping their customers happy.
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A Simple Guide To Choosing The Right Sunscreen
16 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Sun exposure is responsible for more than 80% of visible ageing. So, if you don’t already have a sunscreen you love, now is the time to find one.
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Debunking The World’s Most Famous Anti-Vaxxer Is Pretty Damn Easy
16 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Andrew Wakefield, the man whose false claims about the MMR vaccine and autism sparked the modern anti-vaccine movement, is once again in the news.
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Carte Blanche’s Frightening Look At SA’s ‘Radioactive’ Lung Cancer Problem [Video]
15 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when certain radioactive metals are broken down, and there are now fears that South Africa may have levels that are far higher than is optimal.
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Spare A Thought For Cape Paramedics – Look At What They Go Through Nightly [Video]
15 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Every weekend, paramedics in some of the city’s most crime-ridden areas risk their lives. They have harrowing stories to tell.
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Well-Known Strawberry Farm Gets Rights To Grow Dagga In Stellenbosch
14 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The owners of the well-known strawberry farm are now further diversifying their portfolio, having become the first Western Cape recipients of a licence to start growing medical dagga.
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How Much Booze Per Week Defines You As A ‘Heavy Drinker’
11 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I don’t want to sound nasty, but people have been talking. Turns out a ‘heavy drinker’ doesn’t drink as much as you might think.
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Here’s A Point In Favour Of Pooches In The ‘Cats Versus Dogs’ Debate
09 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
In the ongoing and often heated debate about whether owning a cat or a dog is preferable, here’s one tick in the pooch box.
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