Tag: health and wellness

Top supplements SA moms are giving kids to boost immunity

Parents have seen the benefit of boosting their children’s immunity as they returned to school to face their first winter without lockdown measures. According to a survey conducted by Pharma Dynamics – a leading pharmaceutical provider, the top health supplements SA moms are giving kids are: · Multivitamin-minerals (73%) · […]

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New cookbook set to keep blood pressure low launches

A new healthy cookbook has been launched this Heart Awareness Month by SA’s leading cardiovascular medicines provider, Pharma Dynamics and the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA) to help South Africans control their blood pressure by following the DASH diet. The ‘Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension’ (DASH) diet is a proven way to reduce hypertension […]

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What your menstrual cycle says about your health

This women’s month we speaking about all things related to women. How to stay empowered in all areas of life, and how to rise above it all. Most women only associate their period with normal fertility when it could possibly tell you more about your health. The average women’s cycle should be consistent each month and occur […]

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How hobbies improve your well-being      

Hobbies are not just for children; you actually need them in your life. Here’s how hobbies improve your well-being. By Gugulethu Mhlungu My grandmother retired a few years ago, and moved to Durban to live with my mother and brother. She walks the dog every day, often spends hours at the sea, and has a […]

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Frequently asked questions about coronavirus COVID-19

As the world deals with with coronavirus COVID-19’s spread, you probably have some questions. Here are the most frequently asked questions about coronovirus COVID-19: What is a coronavirus? The World Health Organisation(WHO) says, “Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to […]

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Everything you need to know about government’s response to COVID-19

Following the World Health Organisation declaring the coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic, the SA government has announced drastic measures to deal with the spread of the virus. Iamge: Pexels In a address to the nation yesterday President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that:\ Cabinet has declared a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management […]

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