Watching the Rugby World Cup is stressful business. Getting engrossed in the game means we often don’t realise what, and how much, we’re mindlessly shoving into our mouths. And let’s be honest, stress eating your way through 80 minutes of play will wreak havoc with...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And while most women know how important it is to self-examine, how many of us actually do it on a regular basis, and do you really know what to look out for? First, let’s look at some statistics: According to the South African...
Celebrating Heart Awareness Month September is Heart Awareness Month – an entire month dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease in South Africa. But the reality is that the health of your heart should be something you consider every single day....
Spring is in the air, and with it that faint but consistent panic that you’re not ready to break out the swimwear just yet. But instead of diving head-first into the latest misery-inducing crash diet (only to gain back all the weight shortly after), try making these...
As Women’s Month comes to an end, we’re looking at the biggest killer of women – heart disease. More heart attacks are still missed in women than men, and knowing the risk factors and being aware of the symptoms and warning signs could literally save your life....
In our 2nd special focus article for Women’s Month, we’re looking at female fertility, and how that can be affected by our everyday lifestyle choices. We’ll also give you some simple steps to consider to help keep your reproductive system healthy. Female fertility:...
