Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores how mindful eating can transform your life and how you can start practising it today. “Eating is an essential form of self-care – and with a mindful approach, we can better nourish our bodies, stop obsessing over calories and build a healthier relationship with food,” […]
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Regarding weight loss and exercise, sweating is a sign of hard work and calorie burning. But how closely are sweating and burning calories related? “Let’s debunk a common myth that the more you sweat, the more weight you shed – this is not true. Sweat isn’t a measure of fitness or fat loss; it’s simply
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Allergy is one of the most common diseases in children, and the incidence is increasing. One out of four children is allergic. If you or your child suffers from itching eyes and a stuffed or runny nose, it’s easy to suspect allergy – but to what? Is it one allergy or several? Is it serious?
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When it comes to maintaining holistic health, much emphasis is placed on aspects such as diet, exercise and stress management, and arguably not enough emphasis is placed on sleep. The quantity and quality of your sleep can have a profound impact on factors such as your immunity, mental health, cognitive function and even metabolic health.
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A third of all South Africans suffer from allergic diseases during their life, and 40% of allergy sufferers in South Africa are children. These numbers are staggering, especially when you consider children make up only 34% of the total population in South Africa. Trevor Brewer, director of air treatment specialist Solenco, says the increase in allergies is not
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Severe risks to physical and mental health – including addiction, psychotic episodes, stomach ailments and eating disorders – are the dangerous side-effects of society’s obsession with the ‘perfect body’, leading to rising incidences of abuse of weight-loss drugs. South African healthcare professionals have raised the alarm on the long-term health impacts of misuse of weight-loss
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Money is often a major source of stress – and for many men, financial worries can be particularly burdensome. According to Experian, men hold 20% more personal loan debt than women, alongside 16.3% more auto loan debt and 9.7% more mortgage debt. Rynhardt de Lange, director and head of Legal at MiLaw Legal, emphasises that
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Did you know that prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men? Around 11% of men will face this diagnosis in their lifetime. But there’s hope: early detection is key. What puts you at risk? Screening saves lives Depending on your risk factors, screening could start as early as 40. Don’t wait –
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As the winter season approaches, immune systems can be compromised as cold and flu viruses abound. When looking for ways to boost immunity, the first thing that comes to mind for many is upping one’s intake of vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and zinc. However, the link between gut health and immunity is often
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Winter brings cosy nights by the fireplace, but it also ushers in a season of sniffles and coughs. Seeing your family battling a cold can be a constant worry. Fortunately, there are natural remedies you can explore to help soothe your family’s symptoms and ease their discomfort. Many parents report feeling overwhelmed when their child
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