Tuesday, 31 October 2017

Health24.com | 20 of the best exercise tips

Are you looking to up your fitness regime now that summer is upon us? Here are some of the best tips we came across.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Fitness/News/20-of-the-best-exercise-tips-20171030

Health24.com | Warning: These 10 everyday traps will make you fat

How to dodge life’s major threats to your waistband – and stay lean forever.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-health/warning-these-10-everyday-traps-will-make-you-fat-20171030

Health24.com | 80% of pregnant women suffer from this condition

Mom-to-be? Chances are that you’re experiencing heartburn. While there’s no magical cure, a few simple lifestyle adjustments can help.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Medical/Heartburn/News/80-of-pregnant-women-suffer-from-this-condition-20171031

Health24.com | Weak, crazy or witchcraft? Mental illness and cultural stigmas

Have you ever heard a friend or family member make an ignorant comment about mental illness? Cultural stigmas surrounding depression and other mental illnesses are a worldwide problem.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Living-with-mental-illness/weak-crazy-or-witchcraft-mental-illness-and-cultural-stigmas-20171031-2

Monday, 30 October 2017

Health24.com | Mentally ill patients in Limpopo face great challenges

Acting CEO of a psychiatric hospital outside Thohoyandou is urging families of mentally ill people to play their part to end the stigma around mental illness.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/mentally-ill-patients-in-limpopo-face-great-challenges-20171030

Sunday, 29 October 2017

Health24.com | ‘I’m a nutritionist and this is the eating secret I swear by'

Hint: It involves a blender and lots of greens.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/im-a-nutritionist-and-this-is-the-eating-secret-i-swear-by-20171026

Health24.com | What you need to know about collarbone breaks

If you’ve been riding for a while, you or someone you know has likely incurred a broken collarbone in the course of a crash.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Fitness/Sport/Cycling/what-you-need-to-know-about-collarbone-breaks-20171026

Health24.com | ‘I was the fittest I’ve ever been — and then I had a stroke’

Ultra runner AJ Calitz on what it feels like to push past your limits.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Fitness/News/i-was-the-fittest-ive-ever-been-and-then-i-had-a-stroke-20171026

Health24.com | 7 things you didn’t know about psoriasis

People with psoriasis suffer from the presence of unsightly red, scaly plaques, often on highly visible areas of the body.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/News/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-psoriasis-20171026

Health24.com | The perfect breakfast for every runner

No matter your dietary restrictions, there’s a “magic meal” to power you through your morning workout. Find it here.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/the-perfect-breakfast-for-every-runner-20171026

Saturday, 28 October 2017

Health24.com | 66% of men are still making this big mistake in bed

A new report shows that not enough guys are using condoms – and here’s why that’s a big problem.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/66-of-men-are-still-making-this-big-mistake-in-bed-20171026

Health24.com | 'Stroke is everybody’s issue' – a survivor’s story

Sunday 29 October is World Stroke Day. Read how one survivor’s life drastically changed after a stroke.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/Life-after-a-stroke/stroke-is-everybodys-issue-a-survivors-story-20171028

Health24.com | Ride strong through menopause

It’s a fact of life: At some point, half the population starts experiencing hot flashes, lousy sleep and muscle loss. But women cyclists don’t have to let that wreck rides.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Fitness/Sport/Cycling/ride-strong-through-menopause-20171026

Health24.com | 7 stretching myths you need to stop believing

It’s important for runners to ease their muscles out, but don’t fall for these misconceptions about stretching.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/7-stretching-myths-you-need-to-stop-believing-20171026

Health24.com | Do condoms really expire? Here’s what you should know

Let’s just say they don’t last forever...

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/do-condoms-really-expire-heres-what-you-should-know-20171026

Health24.com | How your big toe can signal problems with your erection

Pain in your big toe can mean trouble for your penis.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Medical/Erectile-dysfunction/News/how-your-big-toe-can-signal-problems-with-your-erection-20171026

Friday, 27 October 2017

Health24.com | Can sick kids benefit from dagga?

Marijuana can help children with chemo-linked nausea and epilepsy, but there's not enough evidence that it has a positive effect on any other medical conditions.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/News/can-sick-kids-benefit-from-dagga-20171027-2

Health24.com | Update: Bubonic plague – what is being done in SA?

Since the outbreak of the bubonic plague in Madagascar, authorities have been taking precautionary measures. Here's what South Africans should know.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/News/update-bubonic-plague-what-is-being-done-in-sa-20171027

Health24.com | New academic hospital on cards for Limpopo

A new hospital would be a major boost for the province as it would provide quality healthcare and draw skilled professionals.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/new-academic-hospital-on-cards-for-limpopo-20171027

Health24.com | The strength secret most men ignore

Your glutes are more than just a cushion for your desk chair.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/the-strength-secret-most-men-ignore-20171024

Health24.com | The Runner Guy: Ironman Superstar James Cunnama

South Africa’s James Cunnama is one of the world’s top Ironman-distance triathletes, with the ability to pull off sensational run splits. Here are his secrets…

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Fitness/News/the-runner-guy-ironman-superstar-james-cunnama-20171025

Health24.com | Your vagina might be itchier on your period – here’s why

We asked the experts what to do about it.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Medical/PMS/News/your-vagina-might-be-itchier-on-your-period-heres-why-20171023

Health24.com | Coping with stress

Negative stress can be converted to positive stress with the right attitude

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/News/coping-with-stress-20171025-2

Health24.com | Heartburn: 9 FAQs

Do you often feel like your chest is on fire after eating? If you do, you probably suffer from heartburn. We answer some important questions about this common ailment.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Medical/Heartburn/News/heartburn-9-faqs-20171027

Health24.com | SEE: Toddler's brain damage reversed using oxygen treatment

A 2-year-old girl has recovered from severe brain injury after nearly dying from a drowning incident.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/News/see-toddlers-brain-damage-reversed-using-oxygen-treatment-20171019

Thursday, 26 October 2017

Health24.com | ‘I woke up paralysed’

“I woke up one morning; my right leg was completely lame."

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/News/i-woke-up-paralysed-20171026

Health24.com | Answer these 10 questions and see if you're a health wiz.

Can you answer all ten correctly?

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/News/answer-these-10-questions-and-see-if-youre-a-health-wiz-20171027-2

Health24.com | How could a five-year-old possibly fall pregnant?

Most children experience puberty during their late tween or early teen years, but what do you do when your toddler starts going through puberty?

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Body/how-could-a-five-year-old-possibly-fall-pregnant-20171026

Health24.com | Unploughed land causing poor nutrition in Eastern Cape

Many rural South Africans are no longer farming their fields and growing vegetables all year round.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/unploughed-land-causing-poor-nutrition-in-eastern-cape-20171026

Health24.com | More evidence that depression shortens lives

While this is no new outcome, a new study confirms that depression can take a toll on people's overall health and shorten lives significantly.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/more-evidence-that-depression-shortens-lives-20171024

Health24.com | Do we need a break from our smartphones?

Being available 24/7 for calls, texts and emails may have a negative effect on our lives.

from Health24 News http://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/do-we-need-a-break-from-our-smartphones-20171023