According to an article in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, the SA Government says that breast cancer among South African women is increasing. They go on to say that early detection can lead to effective treatment and a positive prognosis. They urge women to regularly self-examine their breasts and go for regular mammograms as both [...]
Swiss herbal company A Vogel say that broadly, hay fever is caused by the immune system reacting to pollen from flowers, trees and grasses. Hay fever season is often regarded as a spring and early summer problem but many South African sufferers can experience the allergy year-round with trees flowering at different times. September is however [...]
Information provided by The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa provides some motivation to reduce the risk of CVD (cardiovascular disease) when one considers that: After HIV/ AIDS, heart disease and strokes are South Africa’s biggest killers. Every hour in South Africa, 5 people suffer heart attacks and 10 people have strokes. More South Africans [...]
Whether you’re a mom who puts her children first or running hard in a career (often, both), make a decision to put your health on your calendar. Listen to your body’s signals and don’t miss out on your check-ups. Further, tailor your check-ups to reflect who you are. Plan your check-ups According to Harvard Health, [...]
For many, June is holiday time but it is also flu time. While holidays will no doubt have more exciting things in store than a visit to your GP or pharmacist, June is not too late to have a flu injection. If we look at the WHO (World Health Organisation) outlook for influenza, we see [...]
Men must take more responsibility for their health The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that, compared to women, men go less frequently to the doctor and report unmet health-care needs less. On top of this, men demonstrate unhealthier smoking practices, unhealthier dietary patterns, higher alcohol consumption levels and a higher rate of injuries than women. [...]
Every person should be able to breathe tobacco-smoke-free air. While the drive is to encourage and help smokers to quit, it is worth understanding the impact of second-hand or environmental tobacco smoke. According to WHO (World Health Organisation), there are more than 4 000 chemicals in tobacco smoke, of which at least 250 are known [...]
Every month should be diabetes and blood pressure "month" - find out the symptoms and think about being screened or tested. 1. DIABETES The WHO (World Health Organisation) estimates that diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in 2016. While the cause of Type 1 Diabetes is not currently known nor preventable, the majority [...]
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) which affects the lungs. TB is spread from person to person through the air. When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, the TB germs are propelled into the air and people inhaling it can become infected. Key facts TB is one of the top 10 [...]
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa, 80% of heart diseases and strokes that happen before the age of 70 years can be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle and treating conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Given the fact that the lifestyles of South Africans are steadily [...]
