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health
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Discovery Offers Vitality Points After Springboks Make Heart Rates Soar
26 Oct 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
The health bros are now awarding what they’re calling #BackTheBokke points to anyone who took the nail-biting match to heart.
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Is Our Tap Water Safe To Drink? Results Are In For Water Tested Across SA Cities
15 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
While it’s a relief that we can rest easy knowing that our tap water won’t make us ill, the discrepancy between the independent testing and the government’s report highlights the importance of transparency and public access to reliable information about water quality.
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UN Shares Inconvenient Truth: Joburg’s Air Pollution Worst In Africa
14 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
As the IQAir live city pollution ranking was released on Friday, Joburg came in at 26th (out of 100) cities on the worst air quality ranking, with an AQI of 72.
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The ‘Eris’ Era: What We Know About The Newly-Discovered COVID-19 Strain Making Headlines
11 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Eris is not a new Gen-Z baby name, but a novel strain of the Covid-19 virus that has captured the attention of the global health community.
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Breakthrough In Nail-Biting Could Help End Repetitive Habits
24 Jul 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
According to research, the ‘habit replacement strategy’ involves touching skin gently, such as by lightly rubbing fingertips together or rubbing the palm or back of the arm, at least twice a day.
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As Vapes Infiltrate Schools, Experts Warn That They’re More Dangerous Than Cigarettes
29 Jun 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Sold in brightly-coloured packaging with innocent-sounding flavours, vapes are being consumed like candy by our kids while the health risks pile up.
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There’s A 13% Greater Likelihood Of A Heart Attack On This One Day Of The Week
06 Jun 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
There’s one day of the week that can be pretty deadly when it comes to matters of the heart.
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Government’s National Health Insurance Plans Might “Leave All South Africans Worse Off”
05 Jun 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Busi Mavuso has warned that the government’s NHI plans (in their current form) will leave everyone in the country worse off, effectively wiping out private healthcare providers.
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Jirre, ‘Carte Blanche’ Legend Derek Watts Looks Really Rof In Hospital Selfie
03 Apr 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Shame, he really doesn’t look like he is doing so well right now.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Current Cholera Outbreak In South Africa
01 Mar 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
As of February 28, a total of six confirmed cholera cases including one death have been reported in Gauteng.
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What This Tech Mogul Spends $2 Million A Year On To Feel 18 Again
30 Jan 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
This tech mogul has such an extreme approach to exercise and skincare that critics have compared him to the narcissistic character in ‘American Psycho’.
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How To Start 2023 With The Energy Needed To Make An Impact
19 Jan 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
You’re probably feeling the effects of the last year in your body and need a deep fix.
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Having A Spliff Could Help You Quit Drinking – (Not) Surprising Data From Dry January Surveys
18 Jan 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
A recent Dry January poll has shown that 90% of so-called ‘Gen-Z respondents’ were turning to alternative ways to get their kicks.
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Same Shit, Different Strain: New COVID-19 Variant ‘Kraken’ Discovered In SA
09 Jan 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
New COVID-19 variant detected in 28 countries as National Government says: “We’ll get back to you”.
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How A Broken Heart Can Actually Kill You
14 Dec 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
It may sound hyperbolic, but dying of a broken heart is actually medically and scientifically backed.
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Stiff-Person Syndrome: What Celine Dion’s Diagnosis Means
09 Dec 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The 54-year-old Canadian singer has had to cancel her Courage World Tour dates planned for 2023 because of her health struggle.
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Some Basic Truths About Your ‘Beach Body’
27 Oct 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
When healthy weight loss combines with medical expertise and innovation, beautiful things happen.
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It’s Snake Season In SA – What To Do If Someone Gets Bitten
19 Oct 2022 by Jacqui / No Comments
In case you find yourself enjoying a picnic or going on a trek and a snake decides to ruin the festivities, you might want to follow these life-saving tips.
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Add Another Life Saved By An Apple Watch To The List
20 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Not even in her wildest dreams did Kim Durkee imagine that her watch featuring Minnie Mouse would help save her life.
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The Ultimate Detox Shot Has Finally Arrived
14 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, everybody! The big difference here is that these kinds of shots won’t give you a raging hangover.
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Stop Cleaning Your Ears With Cotton Buds, People
12 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
You’re not supposed to use cotton buds in your ears, as wild as that might seem considering the prevailing sentiment.
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Former Goop Chief Dishes The Dirt On “Toxic” Wellness Culture
25 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Gwyneth Paltrow’s former right-hand woman has spoken out about the toxicity of Goop’s diet and wellness culture, which forced her to repeatedly punish her body.
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Schedule “Worry Time” Before Bed And Other Sleep Hacks Worth A Shot
15 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
When it comes to one of life’s greatest pleasures and those that struggle to achieve it, there are frankly never enough hacks and tips for ensuring a good night’s rest.
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IV Infusions Are Proving Very Popular – Here’s Why
25 Feb 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
While exercise, eating right, and spending a decent amount of time in the sun can boost your spirits, there are some things that can be pumped right into your blood for an immediate kick.
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The Quest To Live Longer Is Looking Positive – With Big-Name Investors Involved
18 Feb 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Despite what has been previously reported, the idea is not so much about making immortality a thing and more about staving off the inevitable disease of ageing.
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The Science Behind Why Coffee Makes You Need The Toilet
07 Dec 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Coffee is a surefire way to get moving in the morning. By that, I don’t just mean the getting-out-of-bed, opening-the-curtains kind of moving.
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What Sets The Renewal Institute Diet Apart From The Rest
23 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Most standard diets require you to monitor and manage yourself, which can be exhausting if not overwhelming.
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Not All Fruit Juices Are Created Equal – Here’s Why
26 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
It’s easy enough to grab a random fruit juice when looking for a quick boost of nutrients and energy. But with so many options on the shelves, it pays to take a closer look.
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What These Common Skin Conditions Tell Us About Your Overall Health
30 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
As your body’s dashboard, your skin is also constantly trying to communicate with you from the inside out. When our skin is at its worst it could be trying to send a message that all is not well with our underlying health.
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Why Vitamin D Is So Crucial To Keeping Us Happy
14 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
If you’re not getting enough and running on empty, you’ll feel tired, sluggish, struggle to sleep, and even start to gain weight.
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