Health24.com | 12 foods that will help you survive cold and flu season

Here are the best foods for a cold or flu that you should put in your shopping cart ASAP.

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Health24.com | SA a star in Africa with anti-tobacco legislation

In developing countries, tobacco use has been on the rise because 'markets are often unregulated, cigarette prices are low, and tobacco control laws are weak or nor enforced'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Stop-smoking/News/sa-a-star-in-africa-with-anti-tobacco-legislation-20180831

Health24.com | Should kids be lifting weights? We dug deep to find out

You might be concerned about stunted growth – but there's more to youth strength training. We lifted the rug on whether kids should be lifting weights.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/should-kids-be-lifting-weights-we-dug-deep-to-find-out-20180821

Health24.com | SEE: Viagra isn't always the solution to erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is much more complex than men struggling to 'get it up' and having to take one of those blue pills.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Erectile-dysfunction/About-erectile-dysfunction/see-viagra-isnt-always-the-solution-to-erectile-dysfunction-20180830

Health24.com | Hiccups for a month? It can happen

Intractable hiccups (hiccups lasting for a month or more) are associated with underlying medical conditions.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/hiccups-for-a-month-it-can-happen-20180806

Health24.com | From pigs to peacocks, what's up with these 'emotional support animals'?

For some, dealing with mood disorders means getting a helping hand from a furry, scaly or feathered friend.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Living-with-mental-illness/from-pigs-to-peacocks-whats-up-with-these-emotional-support-animals-20180831

Health24.com | 6 top tips to maintain great kidney health and help curb incontinence

Your kidneys have a direct impact on the health of your bladder, so it is vital to look after them to prevent conditions such as incontinence later in life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-the-elderly/6-top-tips-to-maintain-great-kidney-health-and-help-curb-incontinence-20180830

Health24.com | Could a blood test help spot severe depression?

Researchers found that people with depression have lower acetyl-L-carnitine (LAC) levels, but this may not be the actual cause of their depression.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/could-a-blood-test-help-spot-severe-depression-20180801

Health24.com | Hydration: how much is too much?

After being told for years to drink up to prevent dehydration, athletes are now being warned about the dangers of drinking too much.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/hydration-how-much-is-too-much-20180830-2

Health24.com | Could a dead finger be used to unlock a phone?

Does your phone unlock with your fingerprint? We decided to find out if a dead finger would work…

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Health-tech/could-a-dead-finger-be-used-to-unlock-a-phone-20180709

Health24.com | Could eating crickets boost your health?

New research shows that eating crunchy crickets helps boost your natural gut bacteria and improves your overall health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/could-eating-crickets-boost-your-health-20180830-2

Health24.com | 'Bearded ladies' not just a circus sideshow

Women with excessive facial hair are frowned upon by society. There are some women, however, who are not afraid to flaunt their hairy chins.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/News/bearded-ladies-not-just-a-circus-sideshow-20180830

Health24.com | Too much screen time may pile on the kgs

Researchers note that having your kids spend hours staring at a screen may lead to significant weight gain.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercise-and-health/too-much-screen-time-may-pile-on-the-kgs-20180829-2

Health24.com | 7 things nobody ever tells you about lactose intolerance

Even if you're not lactose intolerant right now, there is a chance you will be some day...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Lactose-intolerance/News/7-things-nobody-ever-tells-you-about-lactose-intolerance-20180827

Health24.com | When should you see a pulmonologist for a cough?

There are some cases where your chronic cough may require specialist attention.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cough/News/when-should-you-see-a-pulmonologist-for-a-cough-20180828

Health24.com | Alzheimer's drug trial offers new hope, but also uncertainty

There have been many setbacks on the long road to finding a treatment that might slow or stop Alzheimer's disease, but a new trial offers a glimmer of hope.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Alzheimers/alzheimers-drug-trial-offers-new-hope-but-also-uncertainty-20180829

Health24.com | Could psoriasis patients eat their way to fewer symptoms?

New research bolsters the notion that the Mediterranean diet might help fight immune-system disorders like psoriasis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/News/could-psoriasis-patients-eat-their-way-to-fewer-symptoms-20180727

Health24.com | What foods are really best for your heart?

If you're a little confused as to what foods are good for your heart, new research makes things a little simpler.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/what-foods-are-really-best-for-your-heart-20180726

Health24.com | SEE: 12 facts about urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence affects a large percentage of the population. Here are some important facts you should know.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Urinary-incontinence/see-12-facts-about-urinary-incontinence-20180829

Health24.com | How much sugar is it safe to eat per week?

Well, at least it's not zero.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Nutrition-basics/how-much-sugar-is-it-safe-to-eat-per-week-20180827

Health24.com | 3 eye diseases linked to Alzheimer's

A new study finds a significant link between three degenerative eye diseases and Alzheimer' disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Alzheimers/3-eye-diseases-linked-to-alzheimers-20180828

Health24.com | When is surgery an option for hearing loss?

Could going under the knife be the ultimate solution for hearing loss? We weigh in on the options.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/News/when-is-surgery-an-option-for-hearing-loss-20180828

Health24.com | Come again? Hearing aids are hip

Barely visible hearing aids are allowing users to feel less old-fashioned – breaking the stereotypes that link hearing aids with old age.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/Hearing-aids/come-again-hearing-aids-are-hip-20180820

Health24.com | Yet another study finds no link between common vaccine and autism

Even with the overwhelming evidence that vaccines are safe and effective, some parents still decide not to have their children vaccinated or to delay vaccinations.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Autism/News/yet-another-study-finds-no-link-between-common-vaccine-and-autism-20180828-2

Health24.com | A weak grip may signal future health trouble, even in kids

Weak grip power in children might suggest risk for wellbeing issues as diabetes and coronary heart illness, new study suggests.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/a-weak-grip-may-signal-future-health-trouble-even-in-kids-20180814

Health24.com | When head injuries make life hard, suicide risk goes up

Traumatic brain injury can trigger a daily struggle with headaches, neck pain, dizziness and thinking problems that may drive some to suicide, researchers report.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/when-head-injuries-make-life-hard-suicide-risk-goes-up-20180828

Health24.com | 'I believe I am Jesus Christ'

Steven Swart has been living with schizophrenia for more than 16 years. One of his most vivid delusions is believing he is Jesus Christ.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/i-believe-i-am-jesus-christ-20180828

Health24.com | New TB trial aims to slash treatment time for MDR

A new combination of four drugs aims to treat multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB in six months instead of 24.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/new-tb-trial-aims-to-slash-treatment-time-for-mdr-20180824

Health24.com | Could you be losing your hearing without realising it?

Significant loss of hearing isn’t necessarily the only sign that you are busy damaging your ears. Could you be heading for hearing loss without being aware of it?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/News/could-you-be-losing-your-hearing-without-realising-it-20180815

Health24.com | Here's what predicts a woman's odds of living till 90

Women whose mothers lived a long and healthy life have a good chance of doing the same, a new study suggests.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/heres-what-predicts-a-womans-odds-of-living-till-90-20180816

Health24.com | The 'right' amount of carbs may help you live longer

Finally some answers to the age old question of 'how much carbohydrates should you really be eating'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Low-carb-diets/the-right-amount-of-carbs-may-help-you-live-longer-20180820

Health24.com | 8 things you probably didn’t know about the flu

We’re midway through winter and it’s likely that you (or someone you know) has been stuck at home with the flu. Here are eight things you should know.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/About-Flu/8-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-flu-20180827-2

Health24.com | Losing loved ones to heart disease moves woman to fight for her health

Yolanda Thompson committed to living a healthier lifestyle after her sister and husband died from heart disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Women-and-heart-disease/losing-loved-ones-to-heart-disease-moves-woman-to-fight-for-her-health-20180827

Health24.com | Could these medications be causing your chronic cough?

Suffering from a persistent cough? You might want to check if these medicines are to blame.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cough/News/could-these-medications-be-causing-your-chronic-cough-20180827

Health24.com | How to tell your partner about your urinary incontinence

Being in a relationship with someone who suffers from urinary incontinence can be a challenge – but it doesn't have to be.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Urinary-incontinence/how-to-tell-your-partner-about-your-urinary-incontinence-20180827

Health24.com | Here's how 'moderate' drinking may help your heart

Researchers found that people who consistently drank moderate amounts of alcohol had a lower risk of heart disease than those whose drinking levels ebbed and flowed.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/heres-how-moderate-drinking-may-help-your-heart-20180827-2

Health24.com | Are Russian bots, trolls trying to sway vaccine debate?

Russian trolls and social media bots seem to be using vaccination as a wedge issue, promoting discord in American society.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Childhood-diseases/Vaccinations/are-russian-bots-trolls-trying-to-sway-vaccine-debate-20180827

Health24.com | This is how often you should go for urinary incontinence screenings

New guidelines from the Women's Preventive Services Initiative call for annual screening to determine if a woman has urinary incontinence.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-women/this-is-how-often-you-should-go-for-urinary-incontinence-screenings-20180827

Health24.com | Smokers at high risk of oral HPV and throat cancer

A recent study confirmed that smoking tobacco significantly increases the risk of oral HPV infection and, in turn, throat cancer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/smokers-at-high-risk-of-oral-hpv-and-throat-cancer-20180820

Health24.com | 4 ways to protect your child from allergic reactions at school

You may feel confident taking care of your child at home, but it’s important to work closely with the school to help manage your child’s allergy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Kids-and-allergies/4-ways-to-protect-your-child-from-allergic-reactions-at-school-20180820

Health24.com | How to read a doctor's prescription correctly

Here's how to decipher your doctor's prescription.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/Using-medicines/how-to-read-a-doctors-prescription-correctly-20180827

Health24.com | 9 high-protein vegetables that will fill you up fast

You’ll be a lean, green, fighting machine.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/9-high-protein-vegetables-that-will-fill-you-up-fast-20180823

Health24.com | Is dried fruit actually good for you?

Yes and no. Here's what you need to know about dried fruit.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/is-dried-fruit-actually-good-for-you-20180821

Health24.com | These brownies are so tasty you’d never guess they’re actually healthy

These quick brownies are tasty, fudgy and have a rich chocolate flavour. But that's not even the best part. They're made of butternut.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/these-brownies-are-so-tasty-youd-never-guess-theyre-actually-healthy-20180821

Health24.com | Exactly what you should eat before a half-marathon

Because fuelling is – maybe – as difficult to nail as actually running 21km.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/exactly-what-you-should-eat-before-a-half-marathon-20180821

Health24.com | A truly astonishing number of women never have morning sex

Prepare to be shook.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Great-sex/a-truly-astonishing-number-of-women-never-have-morning-sex-20180821

Health24.com | 3 sneaky causes of sinusitis

When your sinuses become blocked, they may become infected, which can lead to sinusitis. Here are three unusual causes of a sinus infection.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sinusitis/about-sinusitis/3-sneaky-causes-of-sinusitis-20180820

Health24.com | Scientists accidentally discovered a drug that prevents weight gain

The study was on mice – but what if it could eventually help humans?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/scientists-accidentally-discovered-a-drug-that-prevents-weight-gain-20180821

Health24.com | Struggling with a cough? Take this checklist to your doctor

We take a look at the different types of coughs and what they mean... even the fake ones.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cough/News/struggling-with-a-cough-take-this-checklist-to-your-doctor-20180824

Health24.com | Self-proclaimed 'fittest dwarf on earth' can lift four times his own weight

Mikey Witous is working hard towards an event where he will show how he is the fittest dwarf on earth.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/self-proclaimed-fittest-dwarf-on-earth-can-lift-four-times-his-own-weight-20180824

Health24.com | 'When my IBS is bad, I wish I was dead' – new study reveals full extent of condition

A new study reveals staggering statistics about IBS, showing that it involves far more than slight discomfort and how it can have a dire impact on sufferers' quality of life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/IBS-and-mental-health/when-my-ibs-is-bad-i-wish-i-was-dead-new-study-reveals-full-extent-of-condition-20180824

Health24.com | You are probably doing this common exercise wrong

Sometimes in the search for the newest and best exercise, we forget about the simple exercises that have been around for a long time.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/you-are-probably-doing-this-common-exercise-wrong-20180823-2

Polio Survivor, 82, Is One of the Last 3 People in the U.S. to Use an Iron Lung

Health24.com | WHO follows SA's bold example with new TB treatment

New recommendations from the WHO brings hope to those advocating making new anti-TB drugs affordable and accessible.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/who-follows-sas-bold-example-with-new-tb-treatment-20180823

Health24.com | This is what happens to your body during a heroin overdose

The effects of heroin on your body is scary.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Drugs/this-is-what-happens-to-your-body-during-a-heroin-overdose-20180823

Health24.com | Why expecting moms should eat more fish

A study has substantiated the notion that increasing pregnant women's intake of omega-3 fatty acids will lower their risk of preterm birth.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/Birth/why-expecting-moms-should-eat-more-fish-20180823-2

Health24.com | A better way to predict heart attacks and strokes... in space

New research has found a more accurate way to predict a person's risk for having a stroke or developing heart disease in space.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/a-better-way-to-predict-heart-attacks-and-strokes-in-space-20180823-2

Health24.com | SEE: What are 'eye floaters' - and how can you treat them?

Should you be worried about 'eye floaters'?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/see-what-are-eye-floaters-and-how-can-you-treat-them-20180823

Health24.com | 5 surprising reasons why you might be bloated

Whether it’s simply a bit of discomfort after a meal, or a permanent symptom of a possible food allergy, bloating can be unpleasant.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/IBS-and-diet/5-surprising-reasons-why-you-might-be-bloated-20180725

Mom Speaks Out After Girl, 12, Sets Herself on Fire While Attempting Viral ‘Fire Challenge'

Health24.com | SEE: Why you need to sleep and other facts

Have you ever wondered why you need to sleep, or been concerned that you might be sleep deprived? This infographic answers a number of sleep-related questions.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/About-sleep/see-why-you-need-to-sleep-and-other-facts-20180806

Health24.com | Here's a part of ageing that really stinks

The detection of phantom odours increases with age.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/heres-a-part-of-ageing-that-really-stinks-20180822

Health24.com | Why Alzheimer's may be tougher to spot in women

The reason why it is harder to spot Alzheimer's disease in women is due to a certain lifelong advantage women have over men.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Alzheimers/why-alzheimers-may-be-tougher-to-spot-in-women-20180726

Health24.com | Do you really need to wash fruit before you eat it? We found out

Everyone's always said you need to wash fruit. But it's literally just running it under tap water for two seconds. What does that do?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/Fruit/do-you-really-need-to-wash-fruit-before-you-eat-it-we-found-out-20180821

Health24.com | This therapy might help with sleepless nights

We offer you some of the best ways to combat insomnia.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/this-therapy-might-help-with-sleepless-nights-20180822-2

Health24.com | Personal trainer is half the woman she used to be

After a series of wake-up calls, Anabelle Jimenez realised it was time to make some major changes to her lifestyle.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/personal-trainer-is-half-the-woman-she-used-to-be-20180822

Health24.com | 7 tips from a dietitian on how to manage IBS

Our nutrition expert shares some practical tips on how to beat the IBS blues.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/IBS-and-diet/7-tips-from-a-dietitian-on-how-to-manage-ibs-20180822

Health24.com | Is the raw food diet ever a good idea?

Read this before you throw out your microwave.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/is-the-raw-food-diet-ever-a-good-idea-20180813

20-Year-Old Who Vanished While Jogging Found Dead More Than a Month Later

Health24.com | Build a stronger body with one super-move and one weight

You don't need to do endless abdominal crunches to sculpt a rock-solid core. This super-move will do wonders to your body.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/build-a-stronger-body-with-one-super-move-and-one-weight-20180813

Health24.com | Vitamin D no cure for brain diseases

The hypothesis that increasing vitamin D levels could reduce the risk of developing brain-related disorders or limit their progression has been countered.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/vitamin-d-no-cure-for-brain-diseases-20180821

Health24.com | Do gluten-free kids' foods provide enough nutrition?

Although many parents think it’s healthy, a gluten-free diet might not be the best thing for children.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Nutrition/do-gluten-free-kids-foods-provide-enough-nutrition-20180821-2

Health24.com | To what extent are your genes responsible for your weight?

Do you believe you are doomed to a life of obesity because of your genes? Dietitian Monique Piderit unpacks the effects that DNA can have on your weight.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/to-what-extent-are-your-genes-responsible-for-your-weight-20180821

Health24.com | How secondhand smoke boosts sinusitis risk

If you are continuously struggling with blocked and swollen sinuses, secondhand smoke may be to blame.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sinusitis/News/how-secondhand-smoke-boosts-sinusitis-risk-20180821

Health24.com | Obesity adds to burden of traumatic brain injury

Studies find that excessive weight gain is a common problem in the years following a traumatic brain injury.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/obesity-adds-to-burden-of-traumatic-brain-injury-20180717

Health24.com | How to look after your hearing aid

It's important to take proper care of your hearing aid – from keeping it clean to regular servicing. Here's what you should know.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/Hearing-aids/how-to-look-after-your-hearing-aid-20180730

Health24.com | 10 foods that are good for your liver

Consuming these foods is a healthy way to keep your liver functioning at its best, naturally.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Liver-Health/Diet-and-your-liver/10-foods-that-are-good-for-your-liver-20180821

Health24.com | How doctors can spot when you’re faking an illness

It's one thing to cough and sniff in front of your parents or boss, but you need to realise that it's a completely different matter to fake an illness to an actual doctor.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/how-doctors-can-spot-when-youre-faking-an-illness-20180821

Health24.com | Severe burns after taxi fire: 'It's not the end of your life'

People should be extra vigilant when using paraffin stoves and children shouldn’t be left unattended near fires.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/severe-burns-after-taxi-fire-its-not-the-end-of-your-life-20180820-2

Health24.com | 'Heading' a soccer ball more dangerous for this group

Heading a soccer ball into the goal might show off your skills as a player, but for women it could be a risky manoeuvre.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sports-injuries/Head-injuries/heading-a-soccer-ball-more-dangerous-for-this-group-20180820

Health24.com | Unclear whether generic EpiPen will be available in SA

The FDA has provided some relief to EpiPen users by approving a cheaper, generic version. However, if it will be available in South Africa is unclear.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/unclear-whether-generic-epipen-will-be-available-in-sa-20180820

Health24.com | Virtual counselling helps lower blood pressure

Internet-based supportive lifestyle counselling does indeed work effectively to lower blood pressure when it's clinically organised and when it complements medical therapy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/virtual-counselling-helps-lower-blood-pressure-20180820

Health24.com | The evolution of hearing aids

Did you know the earliest documented hearing aids were cumbersome and looked like trumpets? Here's how hearing aids have evolved.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/Hearing-aids/the-evolution-of-hearing-aids-20180711

Health24.com | Win a SERTA Perfect Sleeper Excellence bed worth R67 999!

SPONSORED: Answer 7 quick, easy questions to enter and stand a chance to win.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Competitions/win-a-serta-perfect-sleeper-excellence-bed-worth-r67-999-20180725

Health24.com | Just 2 weeks' inactivity can trigger diabetes in at-risk seniors

A new study shows that 2 weeks of physical inactivity can trigger full-blown diabetes in seniors with prediabetes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Diabetes-and-the-elderly/just-2-weeks-inactivity-can-trigger-diabetes-in-at-risk-seniors-20180820

Health24.com | What can you do to prevent sinusitis?

Sinusitis can be a pain – literally. Fortunately there are ways to prevent or manage flare-ups.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sinusitis/about-sinusitis/what-can-you-do-to-prevent-sinusitis-20180820

Health24.com | The 7 common causes of job burnout – and how to avoid them

We’re at greater risk of burnout today than we were 10 years ago.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/Health-in-the-workplace/the-7-common-causes-of-job-burnout-and-how-to-avoid-them-20180814

Health24.com | Child with cerebral palsy receives special 'pram'

'Madiba bakkies' are generally issued for children with cerebral palsy that have positioning difficulties, because they help to balance the child.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/child-with-cerebral-palsy-receives-special-pram-20180817

Health24.com | Can sleep deprivation make you more lonely?

It only takes one sleepless night to jeopardize social interactions and make people feel lonely, a new study shows.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/can-sleep-deprivation-make-you-more-lonely-20180820-2

Health24.com | When breast tenderness can be an indication of cancer

In older women taking hormone replacement therapy, breast tenderness could be linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/when-breast-tenderness-can-be-an-indication-of-cancer-20180820

Health24.com | 27-year-old stroke survivor who cried out in pain accused of witchcraft

South African stroke survivors are tackling both the lack of adequate rehabilitation services as well as the stigma of living with a disability.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/27-year-old-stroke-survivor-who-cried-out-in-pain-accused-of-witchcraft-20180820

Health24.com | 8 ways to treat sore muscles and why they could be overworked

Some muscle soreness isn't simply due to lactic acid buildup – it's a sign you straight-up sent your muscles into shock.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/8-ways-to-treat-sore-muscles-and-why-they-could-be-overworked-20180814

Health24.com | Give it to me straight: What do contractions really feel like?

The term "meat grinder" comes to mind.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/give-it-to-me-straight-what-do-contractions-really-feel-like-20180806

Health24.com | Real talk: Is there a ‘right’ age to have a baby?

PS Can my mom stop talking about my biological clock already?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/real-talk-is-there-a-right-age-to-have-a-baby-20180806

Health24.com | Severe stress may send immune system into overdrive

Autoimmune diseases turn the body's natural protection against itself by attacking healthy cells.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Stress/News/severe-stress-may-send-immune-system-into-overdrive-20180620

Health24.com | SEE: How to fight prostate cancer with food

Increasing the amounts of a certain kind of oil may reduce the incidence of prostate cancer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/see-how-to-fight-prostate-cancer-with-food-20180818-3

Health24.com | How SA’s best bodyboarders tackle the deadliest waves

Here’s why fitness matters and how the best keep at it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/how-sas-best-bodyboarders-tackle-the-deadliest-waves-20180814

Health24.com | 6 ‘extra’ health and beauty benefits of rooibos you didn’t know about

I mean, we know it's good for you... But this is next level.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/6-extra-health-and-beauty-benefits-of-rooibos-you-didnt-know-about-20180813

Health24.com | Quitting smoking? Even a little exercise can help you stay slim

Best results in limiting weight gain after quitting smoking were found in women who engaged in 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity per week.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Stop-smoking/News/quitting-smoking-even-a-little-exercise-can-help-you-stay-slim-20180712

Health24.com | Do men really hook up more than women?

A study looked at the gender discrepancy between men and women regarding their number of sexual partners.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/do-men-really-hook-up-more-than-women-20180727

Health24.com | Undigested food in your stool may be a sign of IBS

The contents of your stool can give you some insight into the health of your gut.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/News/undigested-food-in-your-stool-may-be-a-sign-of-ibs-20180817-2

Health24.com | Just how unhealthy is your bunny chow? An expert weighs in

The popularity of spatlho or bunny chow in the townships is not good news because it isn't as healthy as traditional foods.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/just-how-unhealthy-is-your-bunny-chow-an-expert-weighs-in-20180817

Health24.com | Anti-psychotic meds for kids raise diabetes risk

Anti-psychotic medication is used for children with non-psychotic disorders with disruptive behaviours. This increases their risk of diabetes later in life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/anti-psychotic-meds-for-kids-raise-diabetes-risk-20180817

Health24.com | Is drinking red wine actually good for you? It’s complicated

Is your nightly glass of vino doing your heart any favours?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-health/is-drinking-red-wine-actually-good-for-you-its-complicated-20180813

Health24.com | Eczema dramatically impacts quality of life

If you've never suffered from eczema, you probably aren’t aware of the negative impact it can have on your quality of life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/Eczema/eczema-dramatically-impacts-quality-of-life-20180717

Health24.com | What are beta-blockers – and can they treat your anxiety?

Your grandpa takes beta-blockers for his heart, but could they help treat anxiety?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-life/what-are-beta-blockers-and-can-they-treat-your-anxiety-20180814-2

Health24.com | Craving chips? This is how to make your own vegetable crisps and satisfy your junk food cravings

Tasty snacks don’t have to be made out of potatoes and salt. Make these healthy crisps for your next sports session.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/craving-chips-this-is-how-to-make-your-own-vegetable-crisps-and-satisfy-your-junk-food-cravings-20180813

Health24.com | Cannibis oil helps little girl overcome severe seizures

She was born healthy but at just eight months old, Capri Laine suffered a stroke that would change her life forever.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/cannibis-oil-helps-little-girl-overcome-severe-seizures-20180816

Health24.com | HIV doubles heart disease risk

People infected with HIV are twice as likely to suffer from heart disease, research has found.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/hiv-doubles-heart-disease-risk-20180801

Health24.com | Almost 1 300 genes tied to academic success

Academic success may lie within the intricacies of your genes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/almost-1-300-genes-tied-to-academic-success-20180816

Health24.com | SEE: The difference between dementia and delerium

There are big differences between dementia and delirium, but in older people the one is often mistaken for the other.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/see-the-difference-between-dementia-and-delerium-20180816

Health24.com | 10 questions to ask before choosing a new doctor

Have you had the same doctor since childhood? Or are you struggling to find a doctor who "gets" you? Here are some things you need to consider when choosing a doctor.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/10-questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-new-doctor-20180816

Health24.com | Medicine regulator forced into plan B to keep ‘lifesaving’ emergency lines open

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has opened emergency phone lines 'to ensure that health products available to the public are safe, effective and of good quality'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/medicine-regulator-forced-into-plan-b-to-keep-lifesaving-emergency-lines-open-20180816

Health24.com | How to handle incontinence at the gym

If you suffer from incontinence, you don’t need to avoid exercising (or the gym).

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Urinary-incontinence/how-to-handle-incontinence-at-the-gym-20180816-2

Health24.com | When does your child's headache call for a doctor's visit?

Sometimes a headache can be a symptom of a more serious health issue in your child.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Headache-and-migraine/Kids-and-headache/when-does-your-childs-headache-call-for-a-doctors-visit-20180816-2

Health24.com | When does caffeine become harmful?

There are many benefits to regular coffee consumption. However, too much coffee can put your health at risk.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/when-does-caffeine-become-harmful-20180816-2

Health24.com | SEE: How to reduce your blood pressure

High blood pressure may cause heart disease and stroke. Fortunately there are various ways to reduce your blood pressure.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/see-how-to-reduce-your-blood-pressure-20180815

Health24.com | One blood test might be enough to diagnose diabetes

Currently, two blood tests are used to diagnose diabetes, which may be expensive or burdensome for some patients.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/one-blood-test-might-be-enough-to-diagnose-diabetes-20180620

Health24.com | Baby who stopped breathing saved after doctor’s refrigerated him

A baby who stopped breathing for 90-minutes after he was born was saved after medical staff refrigerated him in the back of an ambulance

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/baby-who-stopped-breathing-saved-after-doctors-refrigerated-him-20180815

Health24.com | First-ever study reveals why doctors choose C-section over natural birth

A study shows why many doctors choose to deliver babies via C-section... even though it's the more costly option.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/first-ever-study-reveals-why-doctors-choose-c-section-over-natural-birth-20180815

Health24.com | SEE: What are the types of dementia?

Dementia is a group of diseases, the most common being Alzheimer's, and the second vascular dementia.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/see-what-are-the-types-of-dementia-20180815

Health24.com | A 3-pronged plan to cut type 2 diabetes risk

People at risk of type 2 diabetes can change risk factors like carrying too much weight and being sedentary.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/a-3-pronged-plan-to-cut-type-2-diabetes-risk-20180715

Health24.com | 4 ways to help you deal with your husband’s erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction can have a serious effect on a relationship. Here’s how to approach the challenge of a partner struggling with ED.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/4-ways-to-help-you-deal-with-your-husbands-erectile-dysfunction-20180813

Health24.com | HPV shot eliminates advanced skin cancer in 97-year-old

All tumours on the right leg of a 97-year-old woman disappeared after being injected with a common vaccine.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin-cancer/News/hpv-shot-eliminates-advanced-skin-cancer-in-97-year-old-20180715

Health24.com | ‘I tried the apple cider vinegar diet for a month’

Health writer Kristin Canning tried the apple cider vinegar diet for a month. "Five months later, I still drink it sometimes," she says.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/i-tried-the-apple-cider-vinegar-diet-for-a-month-20180813

Health24.com | SEE: Alzheimers disease – are you at risk?

Amyloid scans are probably the best at reassuring you that you don't have Alzheimer's.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/see-alzheimers-disease-are-you-at-risk-20180814

Health24.com | Woman switches to insect-only diet: ‘I’m hooked’

She grew tired of her endless list of food allergies, so she decided to turn to an insect-based diet.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/woman-switches-to-insect-only-diet-im-hooked-20180814

Health24.com | Contact lens stuck inside woman’s eyelid for 28 years

As a result of a sporting accident, a contact lens migrated into a Scottish woman's eyelid and remained there for 28 years.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/contact-lens-stuck-inside-womans-eyelid-for-28-years-20180814

Health24.com | Parents distraught after herpes infection kills newborn son: ‘We want answers’

A couple are heartbroken after the untimely death of their newborn son.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/parents-distraught-after-herpes-infection-kills-newborn-son-we-want-answers-20180814

Health24.com | SEE: Can doctors make you younger?

The removal of 'senescent cells' that make us age may keep us younger for longer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/see-can-doctors-make-you-younger-20180814

Health24.com | Meet the world's first all-diabetic cycling team

The team monitors their blood sugar levels at all times during the race and hope to inspire other diabetics to live an active life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/meet-the-worlds-first-all-diabetic-cycling-team-20180802

Health24.com | How to recognise hearing loss in infants

It can be a challenge to determine hearing loss in infants as they are not able to respond verbally.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/Hearing-in-children/how-to-recognise-hearing-loss-in-infants-20180814-2

Health24.com | Childhood cancer now, mental health problems later?

A new study suggests that children labelled cancer survivors are more at risk for mental health issues.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Cancer-in-children/childhood-cancer-now-mental-health-problems-later-20180814

Health24.com | Working overtime could raise women's diabetes risk

Working overtime at work and at home can be hazardous to women's health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/working-overtime-could-raise-womens-diabetes-risk-20180705

Health24.com | High blood pressure in your 50s can lead to dementia

Hypertension is linked to a number of health risks, one of which is dementia.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/high-blood-pressure-in-your-50s-can-lead-to-dementia-20180814

Health24.com | What does 1 glass of red wine mean for your health?

We are constantly being alerted to both the benefits and pitfalls of a glass of wine a day. Can we conclusively say if wine is good or bad for us?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/what-does-1-glass-of-red-wine-mean-for-your-health-20180814

Health24.com | Widespread doctor burnout helps drive medical errors

Medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the world.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/widespread-doctor-burnout-helps-drive-medical-errors-20180813-2

Health24.com | Better blood test may spot heart attack faster

A new high-sensitivity blood test for heart attacks successfully diagnosed heart attacks faster and more accurately in the emergency room than the existing test.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-attack/better-blood-test-may-spot-heart-attack-faster-20180807

Health24.com | Brains may be as unique as fingerprints

The latest finding shows that the combination of genetic and non-genetic influences affects not only the functioning of the brain, but also its anatomy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/brains-may-be-as-unique-as-fingerprints-20180715

Health24.com | SEE: What role does the brain play in fertility?

A woman's brain is closely involved in an egg being formed and released from the ovary.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/see-what-role-does-the-brain-play-in-fertility-20180813

Health24.com | SA has only 3 psychiatrists specialising in old-age

South Africa, representing one of the most rapidly ageing countries in Africa, needs to be more aware of the challenges and needs facing the elderly.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/sa-has-only-3-psychiatrists-specialising-in-old-age-20180813

Health24.com | Gauteng hospital to be rebuilt for R1.3 billion

Civil society organisations say that the cash-strapped province should rather save money and renovate the abandoned Kempton Park hospital.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/gauteng-hospital-to-be-rebuilt-for-r13-billion-20180813-2

Health24.com | Paralysed mom still hopeful she’d be able to walk again

A woman who was left paralysed from her breast-line down by a terrifying neurological disorder remains hopeful of a cure.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/paralysed-mom-still-hopeful-shed-be-able-to-walk-again-20180810

Health24.com | Limpopo health department encourages breastfeeding at work

Babies who are breastfed exclusively for the first six months, without any formula, have fewer ear infections, respiratory illnesses and bouts of diarrhoea.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/limpopo-health-department-encourages-breastfeeding-at-work-20180807

Health24.com | Walkable neighbourhoods might lower kids' asthma risk

Children living in neighbourhoods that are not conducive to walking are more likely to develop asthma.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Asthma/News/walkable-neighbourhoods-might-lower-kids-asthma-risk-20180813-2

Health24.com | Humidity doesn't slow down spread of flu virus

Contrary to popular belief, humidity does not inactivate flu virus particles.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/humidity-doesnt-slow-down-spread-of-flu-virus-20180813

Health24.com | Is depression during pregnancy on the rise?

Factors like work pressure, or the strain of balancing work and home life may be causing a rise in depression among today's young women.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/is-depression-during-pregnancy-on-the-rise-20180715

Health24.com | Non-drug migraine treatments often ignored

In a study of 53 migraine patients who were referred for behavioural treatment, only 57% made an appointment.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Headache-and-migraine/News/non-drug-migraine-treatments-often-ignored-20180606

Health24.com | Healthy eating may protect your hearing

Watching what you eat can improve the quality of your hearing and reduce your risk of hearing loss.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/News/healthy-eating-may-protect-your-hearing-20180813-3

Health24.com | This is why many SA smokers quit – Health24 survey

After running our survey for several weeks, the results are in – and they reveal interesting information about smoking and tobacco use in South Africa.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/this-is-why-many-sa-smokers-quit-health24-survey-20180813

Health24.com | Everything you need to know about sex after a miscarriage

Just because your body is ready doesn't mean you are.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Relationships/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sex-after-a-miscarriage-20180806-3

Health24.com | 'Can I have sex after a heart attack?'

City Press readers ask Jade Zwane candid questions about love, life and sex.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/can-i-have-sex-after-a-heart-attack-20180812

Health24.com | 3 outdated ideas about masturbation you need to stop believing ASAP

Everybody is doing it, but not everybody talks about it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Great-sex/3-outdated-ideas-about-masturbation-you-need-to-stop-believing-asap-20180806

Health24.com | 5 things you should always do after exercise to speed up weight loss

Did someone say coffee?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/5-things-you-should-always-do-after-exercise-to-speed-up-weight-loss-20180806

Health24.com | Celeb suicides: How should the media cover them?

When a high-profile person commits suicide it becomes breaking news. But how should the media cover this? A recent study sheds some light.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Suicide/celeb-suicides-how-should-the-media-cover-them-20180808

Health24.com | 7 articles about women’s health and wellbeing you should read today

Today, 9 August 2018, we celebrate Women’s Day in South Africa. Here is our top pick of articles for this important day.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/News/7-articles-about-womens-health-and-wellbeing-you-should-read-today-20180808

Health24.com | Snoozing that alarm clock could be costing you your life

It’s said that happiness is not having to set your alarm for the next day.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/snoozing-that-alarm-clock-could-be-costing-you-your-life-20180808

Health24.com | Depression – why am I always tired?

One of the constant complaints of someone who suffers from depression is feeling tired all the time. Here's why it happens.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Living-with-depression/depression-why-am-i-always-tired-20180807

Health24.com | 'Being unemployed is making it hard for me to stick to a healthy diet'

Small farms that produce various vegetables and sell them to local communities and markets make it easier and more affordable to stick to a healthy diet.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/being-unemployed-is-making-it-hard-for-me-to-stick-to-a-healthy-diet-20180808

Health24.com | Brain's 'plasticity' amazes as boy recovers from drastic surgery

Even though a third of the right hemisphere of a boy's brain was removed, the rest of his brain adapted to make sure he'd still be able to recognize faces.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/News/brains-plasticity-amazes-as-boy-recovers-from-drastic-surgery-20180801

Health24.com | SA managers among most supportive toward depressed workers

A new study finds that South African managers are more likely to offer help and support to employees with depression than managers in Asian countries.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/sa-managers-among-most-supportive-toward-depressed-workers-20180807

Health24.com | Breastfeeding in the workplace: SA's policies lagging

It’s International Breastfeeding Week, but SA is far behind in workplace breastfeeding policy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Parenting/breastfeeding-in-the-workplace-sas-policies-lagging-20180807

Health24.com | Why Khloe Kardashian can't breastfeed her baby

Faced with insufficient breast milk, the reality star had to use other alternatives to give her baby the necessary nourishment.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Baby/why-khloe-kardashian-cant-breastfeed-her-baby-20180731

Health24.com | The hidden danger of your wire-bristle braai grill cleaner

When accidentally ingested, wire bristles can cause injury and even lead to a surgical emergency.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/the-hidden-danger-of-your-wire-bristle-braai-grill-cleaner-20180807

Health24.com | Marriage is good medicine for the heart

Marrying the one you love not only ensures a happy life but a healthy one too.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/marriage-is-good-medicine-for-the-heart-20180620

Health24.com | Brave six-year-old saves grandad’s life – by feeding him jelly babies!

A little boy saved his great-grandfather’s life after he slipped into a diabetic coma.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/brave-six-year-old-saves-grandads-life-by-feeding-him-jelly-babies-20180803

Health24.com | Meet the Hungarian woman who’s allergic to water

She’s allergic to any watery liquids including her own sweat and tears!

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/meet-the-hungarian-woman-whos-allergic-to-water-20180803

Health24.com | Suicide is not a cowardly act – here’s what you should know

Health24 writer Mandy Freeman requests that you stop regarding suicide as a cowardly act.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Suicide/suicide-is-not-a-cowardly-act-heres-what-you-should-know-20180803

Health24.com | Breaking the stigma: Mental health in the workplace – 5 articles you must read

Statistics show that one in four people in the workplace suffer from depression. So how should we handle mental health in the workplace?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/About-depression/breaking-the-stigma-mental-health-in-the-workplace-5-articles-you-must-read-20180806

Health24.com | Can you eat your way to better asthma control?

Among participants who already had asthma, healthy eating was associated with a considerably lower risk for 'poorly controlled' symptoms.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Asthma/News/can-you-eat-your-way-to-better-asthma-control-20180715

Health24.com | 3 really good reasons to have sex while you’re on your period

Did someone say shorter periods?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Great-sex/3-really-good-reasons-to-have-sex-while-youre-on-your-period-20180726

Health24.com | 7 things to do after sex to keep your vagina happy

There’s more to it than just peeing.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Great-sex/7-things-to-do-after-sex-to-keep-your-vagina-happy-20180726

Health24.com | Is having sex with robots healthy for you, or not? New research just in

In news that comes as surprise to absolutely no one, UK doctors have found that there is no evidence that having sex with robots is healthy for you.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Sexual-diversity/is-having-sex-with-robots-healthy-for-you-or-not-new-research-just-in-20180720

Health24.com | Add this protein-packed chicken burger to your recipe book

Don't chicken out on this one.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/add-this-protein-packed-chicken-burger-to-your-recipe-book-20180723

Health24.com | Is it okay to drink alcohol while breastfeeding? An expert weighs in

You didn't touch a drop of alcohol throughout your pregnancy – but is it safe to have a glass of wine while you breastfeed? We take a look during World Breastfeeding Week.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Nutrition/is-it-okay-to-drink-alcohol-while-breastfeeding-an-expert-weighs-in-20180803

Health24.com | Do animals have better hearing than humans?

Has civilisation blunted man's hearing abilities, or have we just evolved in a different direction?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/News/do-animals-have-better-hearing-than-humans-20180227

Health24.com | Do I need to lower my cholesterol?

South Africans are especially vulnerable to high cholesterol. Could you be at risk of developing high cholesterol?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/do-i-need-to-lower-my-cholesterol-20180803-2

Health24.com | These are the two pilates moves that will give you a rock-solid core

This is not a drill…

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Pilates/these-are-the-two-pilates-moves-that-will-give-you-a-rock-solid-core-20180716

Health24.com | SEE: 84-year-old former Olympic gymnast still performing gravity-defying routines

A former world class athlete, who competed in the Olympics twice, is still performing gymnastic routines at the grand old age of 84.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/see-84-year-old-former-olympic-gymnast-still-performing-gravity-defying-routines-20180802

Health24.com | From Hillbrow to Amsterdam – local Aids activist shares her experience

Ananelang Tumi Motumi was sent to the World AIDS conference in the Netherlands as a youth ambassador after two years of hard work in Johannesburg.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/from-hillbrow-to-amsterdam-local-aids-activist-shares-her-experience-20180802

Health24.com | Is playing 'virtual sports' good exercise?

Love playing tennis, or kicking a ball on the soccer field? Doing it in your living room can, however, also be beneficial to your health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/is-playing-virtual-sports-good-exercise-20180802

Health24.com | Horror stories of mental illness in SA prisons

Mentally ill prisoners in South Africa's jails have limited possibilities for adequate care. The Wits Justice Project (WJP) spoke to a number of inmates about their experience of mental health care behind bars.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/horror-stories-of-mental-illness-in-sa-prisons-20180802

Health24.com | Colds and flu during pregnancy

A cold during pregnancy will not usually affect the baby, but flu is a different matter altogether.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/colds-and-flu-during-pregnancy-20180604

Health24.com | What you should know about choosing skincare products

With so many skincare products on the market, you might not be sure what you're actually putting on your skin. Here’s how to read a label and choose the best ingredients for you.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/Caring-for-your-skin/what-you-should-know-about-choosing-skincare-products-20180703

Health24.com | Hollywood star reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

Actor Alan Alda reveals that he has been dealing with Parkinson's disease for the last three years, but that it has not stopped him from 'living a full life'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Parkinsons-disease/News/hollywood-star-reveals-parkinsons-diagnosis-20180802

Health24.com | 5 myths about eating disorders we should stop believing

There are a number of misconceptions about eating disorders that make them even harder to treat.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/5-myths-about-eating-disorders-we-should-stop-believing-20180704

Health24.com | 5 practical tips for sleeping better

Having a good night's rest directly impacts your mental and physical health, and the quality of your everyday life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/5-practical-tips-for-sleeping-better-20180801

Health24.com | 7 sexual health myths

Lets talk about sex – and more specifically about what some people believe when it comes to sexual health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/7-sexual-health-myths-20180531