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South Africa Health & Fitness

Ellen, Simon Cowell and top high performance athletes have found this trendy pick-up...does this celeb trend warrant the hype?


Here’s how you can elevate your mood simply with the power of food...

Stay Hydrated not only for the Winter Months but also all year around...

With Father’s Day on the 18th of June, get ready to celebrate your superhero dad without breaking the bank. With our curated ...

The flu, a common respiratory infection, often occurs during the winter months in many parts of the world...

Dietitian shares 6 top tips to build healthy habits with your kids for Great overall Health...

If you're not getting enough exercise, your body will let you know...

The recent CCMA awards upholding the dismissal, in one instance, and the suspension of an employee in another, have received...

SA VAERS was created to help our people have fair and unaltered access to adverse event reports, caused by covid-19 vaccines...

SA VAERS was created to help our people have fair and unaltered access to adverse event reports, caused by covid-19 vaccines...

The most commonly used mood-altering drug in the world is caffeine, but how does it affect your body...

Antibiotics have been overly-prescribed and in most cases they can be very toxic. Various inexpensive natural methods can be...

Begin your day by refreshing and rehydrating your body, which in turn will keep your skin healthy and rid your body of toxins...

Snake bites. Two words with the ability to destroy pretty much any experience in the bush. And let’s be honest, as much as we’d...

World Alzheimer’s Month: Understand the 10 warning signs and symptoms of dementia...

Jacaranda FM created South Africa’s first live multi-artist digital concert in the space of 11 days...

With the SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) now being a part of our reality, the focus is increasingly starting to move towards...

Western Cape Government Health will commence community screening and testing for Covid-19 from Monday, 6 April 2020...

CoronaFighter presents us with the opportunity to be calm and mindful about our health status daily – screen for COVID-19...

Five ways you can recreate the parkrun experience whilst staying safe in the comforts of your own home…

A letter was written to SANBS by one of their blood recipients, Chanel Wewege, who has a message for everyone...

Dr Habib Noorbhai discusses the disconnect in healthcare and the only medical divorce that has caused millions of lives...

CANSA is releasing information to help keep patients and survivors safe, and providing online support through the CANSA website...

The handbook is now available in seven languages: Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Turkish...

As the world is faced with the devastation that is COVID-19, one thing is becoming very clear: self-isolation could well stop...

SANBS welcomes the necessary measures announced by the President, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, on Monday evening, to save...

If you’ve been tuning in to Tropika Island of Treasure Curaçao on Tuesdays at 19h30 on SABC3, you would know Siyasanga Mfenyana...

On 22 March every year the South African government adopts World Water Day as a time to underline the importance of water...

Medicago, a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Quebec City, has successfully produced virus-like particles (VLP) of...

As the coronavirus spreads, it’s becoming a nationwide crisis that could severely strain our health care system, so we need to ...

The use of CBD as a workout supplement has grown massively in the last few years thanks to a number of famous sports people ...

You're drinking the wrong milk. Researchers have been making alarming discoveries about dairy products...

The proposed tax on sweetened drinks will help improve public health despite overwrought opposition from industry...

Dis traumaties as n hond sy tande in jou vleis insink, maar kry jy op die koop toe klem-in-die kaak, is dit 'n nagmerrie...

Hearing loss is more common than you might think. An innovative, locally developed device is taking hearing tests to the masses...

Saag jy of jou geliefde snags woes balke? Hier is drie planne wat die snorkery kan stopsit...

There are many alternatives to wheat that provide you with the equivalent minerals and vitamins needed to sustain you...

Spoil the one’s you love or yourself - and what better way than with a Zen vacation. Have a look at some top yoga retreats ...

After having read part one of this article, you should have a good understanding of common eating disorders...

Many people are watching their figure and diet nowadays, but did you know that this can lead to problems such as eating...

Drowning can occur within 20 seconds - following CPR procedure is for children between the age of 12 months and 8 years old...

In our warm South African climate, it is essential for endurance athletes to know about the correct fluid-electrolyte...

It is a necessity to keep fit during your pregnancy as this helps with your labour and your overall body adjustments after the...

If you over indulged during the festive season and need to lose some weight, then The Brain Surgeon’s Diet, by the inter...

Don't just make goals for 2015, use strategic methods to ensure your goals are met...

Spread far and wide, these 10 spa retreats in South Africa are built with relaxation in mind. If you’re feeling like you need...

We're not ready for Ebola...if the way we're handling TB is anything to go by. South Africa's record in its initial handling of...

Though sitting may seem harmless, research shows that if you have a desk job, you could have twice the risk of cardiovascular ...

Dieetplanne is so geil gesaai soos bossies in die Karoo. Elke paar jaar is daar 'n splinternuweplan wat die verbeelding aangryp...

Activity trackers are the hottest new item in the fitness market. In the absence of a coach or personal trainer providing human...

The use of essential oils for muscle and joint recovery has been in practice for centuries due to their anti-inflammatory and...

Let’s face it, being fit is hard work and takes commitment. Having said that though, there are a lot of so-called 'quick and...

Whether you are running, cycling or making your way through the latest gym-training craze, let’s face it, your legs are bound...

Dokters, verpleegsters, onderwysers, ons almal, kan TB kry van 'n enkele hoesie. Veral verrassend baie gesondheidswerkers word ...

Sixty percent of clinical drug trial results are not being shared with the public. Never mind illegal drugs, prescription medi...

Whether you’re an avid fitness junkie or not, smart phone fitness apps will enhance your experience when it comes to training...

Ons almal droom van 'n dieet waar jy vir ontbyt roereiers met room en gebraaide spek eet. Is die hoëvetlaekoolhidraatdieet wat...

There are many new diets and lots of advice on eating to lose weight, eating to gain muscle, eating to perform and the like ...

HIV or Aids-related question? Lonely and confused? Don't despair! Radio and TV personality Criselda Kananda is here to answer ...

Sy baklei dat dit vrek teen die Alzheimer-siekte wat haar in die donker bekruip, sê aktrise Wilna Snyman. 'Maar die geveg raak ...

The scalpels are out in an almighty row involving heart surgeons, anaesthetists, hospital management, the Health Professions ...

Finding effective treatment for depression while being HIV+ can be done. Finding out and coping with the news that you are HIV+...

How often have you felt that you are just too tired and don’t have the energy to carry on during a training session and put it ...

It is not really difficult to add this wonderful array of good stuff to your daily fare, helping your body stay at peak health!

Work, family, the bike - not many can juggle all three and be successful. We speak to some racing snakes who do just that.

Fighting HIV is hard enough, but there are legal rights to protect you from discrimination. In SA, people living with HIV and ...

The X1 robotic exoskeleton, the latest robotic space technology derivative of Nasa’s Robonaut 2, may someday help paraplegics ...

Patients who've had hip-replacement problems with metal-on-metal DePuy implants are being urged to join a mass legal action ...

“Shy Cancers” are the name given to the silent killer cancers (these cancers often go undetected for a long time due to a lack ...

Health concerns linked to fast foods have become a worry more especially with 2011 seeing SA wobble into the top three fattest ...

I met a lady a month after she decided that she was tired of being fat and short of breath all the time. She had already made ...

The truth about fat, cancer and hormones are just some of the top 10 things you should know.

If you want to live healthier, it will be much harder if you are surrounded by food and snacks such as cupcakes, huge steaks ...

A study, looking at the effect of a daytime nap on cardiovascular recovery following a stress test, found that those participants

Headaches are commonly assumed to be migraines but instead very commonly come from the trigger points of the muscles of the neck..

According to a study, acupuncture appears to be an effective way to reduce depression in pregnancy ...

Everyone has heard the old adage, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." We all know we should eat more fruit. But why apples?

Is kunsmatige versoeters gesonder as suiker? Veroorsaak suiker hiperaktiwiteit by kinders? Kan jy kanker kry van kunsmatige versoeters? Hier is die ware prentjie en ons wys jou hoe jy ...

There's nothing better than singing along breathlessly to a cool track while you burn fat. The work-out includes a burlesque-inspired routine...

Recent media exposes have raked up the issue of the quality and safety of tap water. How seriously should we be taking these repor

Want to ride hard and fast in the races that really matter? Then train long and slow to prepare!

Sniffing, sneezing and itching? Here's how to stop hay fever in its pollen-covered tracks...

Which drinks are best for you and your body, and at what time of the day? Start the day with green tea, then orange juice...

New labelling regulations have been passed and South African manufacturers and retailers have until March 2011 to comply...

Our nutritional needs vary throughout life. Here's inside info on the foods that are most beneficial for your decade...

We present a regime of moderate exercise to help maintain optimum physical and mental fitness during pregnancy...

You might ride to save the planet but you're also saving your brain cells, improving family relations while...

Make an appointment, make sure you're healthy, and ensure you keep it that way…

Don't let sunburn, diarrhoea or travel sickness ruin your holiday this year. Just follow our rescue plan...

Living a healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be hard work. Follow our must-dos and see how easy it can be...

Did you know that, after Australia, South Africa has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world?

There are a couple of important things to remember when deciding on which foods to eat in pregnancy...

Get into summer gear with these cleansing recipes that will nourish your body and soul.