Things you shouldn’t say to someone who stutters
Stuttering is an impediment that affects fluency of speech. It can begin during childhood and last well into one’s adult years. What causes stuttering? Stuttering can
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Selective hearing: how humans focus on what they want to hear
Our ears do an incredible job of translating the sounds around us into information that our brains can understand. It’s as automatic as breathing and happens
The 5 biggest misconceptions about eating fat
People are confused about fats, and it’s pretty understandable on some level. After all, a few years ago, they were seen as the worst thing
7 things you do in the morning that make you feel tired all day
If you’re dragging right now, don’t be so quick to blame last night. While poor sleep is one of the biggest reasons many of us
6 foods that can give you runner’s trots
When it comes to running, there are few things more painful – physically and emotionally – than runner’s trots. If you’re unfamiliar with the trots,
6 types of salt you probably didn’t know
Salt is an essential chemical compound used globally for cooking, seasoning, or as a remedy. Without salt, meals would be bland and tasteless. The World
9 – 15 October: National Nutrition Week
A brand new edition of Pharma Dynamics’ flagship recipe book, Cooking from the Heart, in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSF), was
4 ways to get more fibre
You probably know that it’s a good idea to eat more fibre. But do you know why? Fibre is found in plant-based foods. It adds
Osteoporosis: not only a concern for women
Statistics in South Africa show that the prevalence of osteoporosis is higher in women than men, especially in women older than 50. It is therefore common that
Overweight men may have lower quality sperm
Excess weight is known to have several negative effects on your health like heart problems and diabetes. Now it seems it could affect your little
7 ways coughing can injure your body
A cough is the rapid expulsion of air from the lungs to clear the throat and airways of mucus, foreign particles, fluids, microbes and various irritants. A 2013
Can you reverse your heart’s age?
There is no denying in the fact that our bodies age. Fortunately, it’s possible for parts of the body to repair themselves. According to a