With the holiday season upon us, whether you are staying at home or going away, you will probably spend more time being active. And in this silly season we sometimes even do things that our bodies aren’t primed for. With normal routines out of the window the chances of situations requiring first aid increase and […]
Health
SADC E8 calls for vigilance on Malaria Day amid COVID-19
News Desk The newly appointed chairperson of the SADC Elimination 8 Health Minister’s Council, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has called on communities to remain vigilant in the fight against malaria while battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Mkhize, who was appointed as the SADC E8 Health Minister’s Council chairperson for a two-year term on Thursday, made the call […]
Be a winner and think green this “MO” Vember!
News Desk What is Movember? Throughout November men are encouraged to grow their moustaches to raise awareness and spark conversation for men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. “Movember is an awareness campaign that infuses style (moustache fashion) and social awareness to start conversations on men’s health – mainly prostate cancer. […]
Travellers urged to take malaria precautions
News Desk The Department of Health has urged communities affected by malaria and travellers to malaria-endemic areas to take the necessary precautions to prevent contracting the disease, and seek treatment when they experience signs and symptoms. The department made the call as South Africa joins the Southern African Development Community in commemorating Southern African Development […]
South Africa’s first breakfast to combine fibre and probiotic capsules
News Desk FUTURELIFE®, South Africa’s functional food brand has officially launched their new FUTURELIFE® BRAN FLAKES along with HOWARU® Premium Probiotic capsules. Angela Leach, the Head Dietitian for FUTURELIFE® says that the brand was built on a vision to improve the lives of South African families through Smart Nutrition, and the launch of the new […]