How to get out of bed for your morning workout
There’s nothing better than getting your morning workout in before you even get to the office. But let’s face it – there’s nothing worse than having your
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How your mucus can be a guide to sinusitis treatment
Chronic sinusitis can be extremely painful, and those with the condition may feel sick for weeks and find it difficult to participate in everyday life
4 small mistakes that could be totally screwing with your gym efforts
It’s time to hit the gym after a long day at the office. You’re already running behind schedule, so you wipe off your lipstick, but
COMRADES: What happens to your body during an ultramarathon?
The Comrades Marathon is one of the most popular, but also gruelling, ultramarathons with a measured distance of 90.18km this year (following the so-called “down route” from Pietermaritzburg to
Could the idea of a ‘mental health day’ just make the stigma around mental health worse?
In 2017, a mental health story went viral. Madalyn Parker, a web developer in the USA, emailed her boss to say she would not be
Many breast cancer patients can skip chemo, big US study finds
Chicago – Most women with the most common form of early-stage breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy without hurting their chances of beating the disease, doctors are
Youth Day 2018
On June 16, 1976, a demonstration in Soweto, led largely by high school students angered at the apartheid government, was met with a brutal crackdown
Celebrate National Blood Donor Month and World Blood Donor Day
Annually during June, South Africans celebrate National Blood Donor Month, while countries worldwide celebrate World Blood Donor Day on 14 June. Worldwide the theme for
Could a blood test spot lung cancer early?
Genetic blood testing is showing potential as a means of catching some early stage cancers, researchers are reporting. For example, a panel of three different
These are the 6 best tips to stay super healthy during flu season
Sick of being sick? Use these strategies to keep that dreaded cold at bay this flu season. The best part? It won’t cost an arm
6 sports to take up in winter so you stay active, get fitter and build more muscle
Here’s a bone-chilling fact for you: South Africa’s leading wellness programme, Discovery Vitality, sees a 9% drop in gym visits during winter. And that’s just the
7 mistakes that can impact your blood pressure reading
Next time you have your blood pressure checked, you might want to take a number of factors into account. Talking while the cuff is on can boost
Man’s blood saves the lives of more than 2 million babies
He’s been dubbed “the man with the golden arm”. For six decades an Australian man, James Harrison has been donating blood plasma every two weeks
5 ways you can stop yourself from getting sick this winter
As a kid, your mom probably told you to cover your mouth while coughing or sneezing. If you cover your mouth you’re less likely to