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Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December and the upcoming holiday season, South Africans are encouraged to keep their HIV and other chronic medications up to date and ensure they can stay on their life-saving treatment through the festive season. “The holidays can be a fun and exciting time of year for many. As […]
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While onions may not always be our first go-to remedy, we sure do need to give them the props they deserve. The versatility of this vegetable is quite surprising as it contains many healing effects. Whether you are told to chew on a piece of raw onion or place a peace of it in your […]
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Our vaginas remain one of the most sensitive parts of our bodies that we are quite clueless about when it comes to taking care of them. While many of us think the only thing that can throw off our vaginal pH balance are harsh soaps and products, one of the most common contributing factors are […]
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Having sore and sensitive nipples is often believed to be a sign of pregnancy or the nearing of the monthly menstrual period. This is in a way true for some people, but, it is not the only reason you may experience such discomfort. Mothers with babies may sometimes experience some kind of pain in the […]
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Eating without having to worry about weight gain is a luxury many of us do not have. This leads to people having a love-hate relationship with food and picking up unhealthy eating habits all because of wanting to maintain the number we see on the scale. While many gate keep the secrets to maintaining […]
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Iron deficiency is also known as anemia, it is caused by inadequate dietary intake, says Mayo Clinic. One of the common symptoms of iron deficiency include fatigue and weakness. If you have anemia but do not know how to improve your iron levels, Everydayhealth with Healthline give the following suggestions. Eat iron-rich foods Foods like red […]
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Women in South Africa have a lifetime risk of breast cancer of 1 in 27, yet enormous advancements in cancer detection and treatment continue to inspire great hope and optimism, according to Dr. Helen Weber of Sanlam. Nearly half (48%) of the company’s severe illness claims for women last year were explicitly related to breast […]
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Conditions that affect the quantity, timing, or quality of sleep as well as how well a person may function while awake are together referred to as sleep disorders. In addition to contributing to other medical concerns, some of these conditions may also be signs of underlying mental health problems, states the Sleep Foundation. According to […]
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It’s best to try to get all the nutrients you need from food by eating a balanced diet. However, if you are unable to, consuming supplements can also come in handy. Below are supplements which should be taken daily: Omega-3 Fish, nuts, seeds, and oils are the main sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are […]
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It turns out that coffee has benefits beyond just waking us up in the morning and keeping us alert in meetings. Recent studies have found a number of potential health advantages to coffee. Read more to explore the health benefits of drinking coffee. Increases your energy levels Caffeine, a substance that stimulates the central nervous […]
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Suicide in many cases can be prevented. By becoming familiar with the risk factors and symptoms. According to Cleveland Clinic suicide is defined as a deliberate act of self-harm with the goal of ending one’s life. Although suicide is not a form of mental illness states WebMD, it is a serious potential consequence of several […]
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As we grow older, we need to take good of our bodies and our health. Taking care of our health requires us to take note of every little change and discomfort we might be feeling as those may be signs of something serious. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is one of the conditions that sometimes develops […]
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