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Does An Oxygen Boost Equal Peak Performance? Does An Oxygen Boost Equal Peak Performance?

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

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Women’s Wellness: Understanding Your Body Women’s Wellness: Understanding Your Body

This article unpacks ten essential truths that every Woman should know...

The Power of Food what you eat is what you get The Power of Food what you eat is what you get

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

Boost Your Water Intake and Maintain Optimal Hydration Boost Your Water Intake and Maintain Optimal Hydration

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

Five Top Father Five Top Father's Day Ideas on A Budget

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

Why Do We Get the Flu in Winter? Why Do We Get the Flu in Winter?

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

Dietitian shares 6 top tips Dietitian shares 6 top tips

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

5 Surprising Signs You 5 Surprising Signs You're Not Moving Enough During the Day

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

Improving Your Heart & Brain Health Improving Your Heart & Brain Health

Did you know your heart and brain are connected...

NEASA Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace NEASA Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace

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

SA VAERS Newsletter July 2021 SA VAERS Newsletter July 2021

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

SA VAERS Newsletter June 2021 SA VAERS Newsletter June 2021

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

How coffee affects your body How coffee affects your body

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

Eliminating Antibiotics from your lifestyle Eliminating Antibiotics from your lifestyle

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

The benefits of drinking lemon water in the morning The benefits of drinking lemon water in the morning

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

First aid for snakebite First aid for snakebite

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 World Alzheimer's Month - understand early warning signs and symptoms

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

8 lessons for success during a pandemic: How a radio station in Gauteng connected to the world 8 lessons for success during a pandemic: How a radio station in Gauteng connected to the world

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

SANBS CEO, Jonathon Louw donates Covid-19 Convalescent plasma SANBS CEO, Jonathon Louw donates Covid-19 Convalescent plasma

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

Community screening and testing for Covid-19 start on 6 April Community screening and testing for Covid-19 start on 6 April

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

The CoronaFighter WebApp brings South Africa immediate aid – track your symptoms daily The CoronaFighter WebApp brings South Africa immediate aid – track your symptoms daily

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

Five ways to recreate parkrun at home Five ways to recreate parkrun at home

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

Letter from Blood Recipient during COVID19 Lockdown Letter from Blood Recipient during COVID19 Lockdown

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

Incongruity between prevention and treatment Incongruity between prevention and treatment

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

COVID-19 - What Cancer Patients Should Know COVID-19 - What Cancer Patients Should Know

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

Jack Ma and Alibaba Foundations Share Coronavirus Prevention and Treatment Handbook Jack Ma and Alibaba Foundations Share Coronavirus Prevention and Treatment Handbook

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

Turn those busy young minds into busy bees at home Turn those busy young minds into busy bees at home

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

Blood donation to continue as an essential service Blood donation to continue as an essential service

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

Top 5 home workouts for all fitness types Top 5 home workouts for all fitness types

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

Water scarcity is the next big challenge Water scarcity is the next big challenge

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

Medicago- has made significant progress towards the development of a vaccine for COVID-19 Medicago- has made significant progress towards the development of a vaccine for COVID-19

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

Coronavirus - What You Need to Know Coronavirus - What You Need to Know

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

Cannabidiol – an extract from Cannabis for post-workout use Cannabidiol – an extract from Cannabis for post-workout use

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 You're drinking the wrong milk

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

Why South Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar Why South Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar

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

Woef, die Boef! Woef, die Boef!

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...

Listen up - local device taking hearing tests to the masses Listen up - local device taking hearing tests to the masses

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

Snork is soos skinder stories oor jouself. Jy hoor dit nooit Snork is soos skinder stories oor jouself. Jy hoor dit nooit

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

Too sweet to be true Too sweet to be true

Popular new sugar-free, organic chocolate proves to be neither...

10 Healthy wheat replacements 10 Healthy wheat replacements

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

Top 10 yoga retreats in South Africa Top 10 yoga retreats in South Africa

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 ...

Can eating healthy food become a problem? Part 2 Can eating healthy food become a problem? Part 2

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

Can eating healthy food become a problem? Part 1 Can eating healthy food become a problem? Part 1

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

CPR for children 12 months – 8 years CPR for children 12 months – 8 years

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

Importance of hydration in endurance sports Importance of hydration in endurance sports

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

Exercise during pregnancy Exercise during pregnancy

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

Readers Readers' corner: In review - The Brain Surgeon's Diet

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

Waiting for 2015 Waiting for 2015

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

10 best relaxing retreats and spas in South Africa 10 best relaxing retreats and spas in South Africa

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 We're not ready for Ebola...

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...

The new The new 'smoking' – sitting too long

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

Kies jou eie verslankingsdieet Kies jou eie verslankingsdieet

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

Activity-tracking fitbands Activity-tracking fitbands

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

Using essential oils to recover and heal sports injuries Using essential oils to recover and heal sports injuries

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

Top 10 rules for optimum fitness Top 10 rules for optimum fitness

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...

Injury proof your legs Injury proof your legs

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

Is dit Is dit 'n HOES of TB?

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

Rxisky business Rxisky business

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

Top Fitness Apps For iOS And Android Top Fitness Apps For iOS And Android

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

Is DIE Tim Noakes DIEET vir JOU? Is DIE Tim Noakes DIEET vir JOU?

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

Making healthy food choices Making healthy food choices

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

Dear Criselda Dear Criselda

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

Die groot VERGEET Die groot VERGEET

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

Surgeons accused of terrifying incompetence Surgeons accused of terrifying incompetence

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

Beat the blues Beat the blues

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

Unfit or just fatigued? Unfit or just fatigued?

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 ...

Cancer and Immune Boosting Vegetables For Optimised Health Cancer and Immune Boosting Vegetables For Optimised Health

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

The Balancing Act The Balancing Act

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

Know Your Rights Know Your Rights

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

Robotic Exoskeleton could give new hope to paraplegics Robotic Exoskeleton could give new hope to paraplegics

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

The hip bone not connected to the ... The hip bone not connected to the ...

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

Find out about the shy cancers; signs, risks and what to do Find out about the shy cancers; signs, risks and what to do

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

Supersized state Supersized state

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

Habits - Where from and where to? Habits - Where from and where to?

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 ...

First step in adopting a healthier lifestyle First step in adopting a healthier lifestyle

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

Sleeping During the Day Can Lower Blood Pressure Sleeping During the Day Can Lower Blood Pressure

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

Headaches…Neck Pain and the Missing Link Headaches…Neck Pain and the Missing Link

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

Acupuncture for Reducing Depression During Pregnancy Acupuncture for Reducing Depression During Pregnancy

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

Daily Apple Consumption Reduces LDL Cholesterol Daily Apple Consumption Reduces LDL Cholesterol

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?

Suikersoet of Suikersoet of 'n bitter pil?

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 ...

Tried and Tested exercise videos Tried and Tested exercise videos

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

How healthy is the water you drink? How healthy is the water you drink?

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

Ride Hard and Fast in the Races that Really Matter Ride Hard and Fast in the Races that Really Matter

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

Sniffle-Free Spring - How to Stop Hayfever Sniffle-Free Spring - How to Stop Hayfever

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

Which drinks are best for you, and at what time of day? Which drinks are best for you, and at what time of day?

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...

Read that Label Read that Label

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

Eat for your Age Eat for your Age

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

Get Younger in 24 hours Get Younger in 24 hours

Anti-ageing techniques to get you through the day and night...

Work it Out! Exercises for Pregnant Women Work it Out! Exercises for Pregnant Women

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

Ride a Bike and Save the Universe! ... Well Sort-Of Ride a Bike and Save the Universe! ... Well Sort-Of

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

6 Easy Exercises 6 Easy Exercises

Burn extra kilojoules wihout trying this summer and earn your piña coladas!

The 5 vital annual health checks you should have The 5 vital annual health checks you should have

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

Your New Summer Health Rules Your New Summer Health Rules

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

Easiest Ever Health Boosts Easiest Ever Health Boosts

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

Here Comes The Sun Here Comes The Sun

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

Food Facts for Pregnant Women Food Facts for Pregnant Women

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

Your At-a-Glance Guide to 5-a-Day Your At-a-Glance Guide to 5-a-Day

No more confusion - here's exactly what counts and what doesn't!

Detox Boosters Detox Boosters

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



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