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Stroke Recovery: What Happens After Hospital and Why Rehabilitation Matters
After a stroke, the rehabilitation phase is often what determines how much function and independence a survivor can recover. Understand what the stroke recovery journey involves, what families can expect, and why early specialised rehabilitation makes such a difference.
6 Oral Hygiene Tips for a Healthier Smile and Why Check-Ups Matter
Good oral hygiene is more than brushing twice a day. Discover 6 practical tips to protect your teeth and gums at home and why your bi-annual dental check-up is the most important part of the routine.
7 Chronic Medication Management Tips to Improve Adherence
Struggling to stay consistent with chronic medication? Discover 7 practical medication management tips and how Intercare Meds2Me supports adherence with free delivery, dose-by-dose pouches, and refill reminders.
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Reading this — no matter how large or small the font size is, no matter how dark the room is — will not permanently damage your eyes.
More than 80% of cancers in the mouth, nose, and throat are found in people who smoke cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.
Worldwide, tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading infectious killer after COVID-19 (above HIV and AIDS). Every year, TB claims the lives of nearly 1.5 million people around the world.
Dental articles
Mouth cancer or oral cancer, can occur anywhere in the mouth. It mainly occurs after the age of 40, and the risk is more than twice as high in men as it is in women.
What are the main causes of discoloured teeth? Teeth can become discoloured by stains on the surface or by changes inside the tooth.
Also known as ‘Gum Disease’, Periodontitis is a common condition in which the gums and deeper periodontal structures become inflamed.
Occlusal disease is caused by an imbalance between the teeth, the chewing muscles and the jaw.
Hospital articles
Cardio and respiratory rehabilitation at Intercare physical rehabilitation hospitals
Cardiorespiratory rehabilitation offers a safe and structured way to regain strength, improve breathing and rebuild confidence after a cardiac event or chronic lung condition.
MVA Injury Recovery: Regaining functionality and well-being after an accident
A compassionate, step-by-step guide showing how Intercare physical rehabilitation hospitals offer physical therapy, which supports recovery after a motor vehicle accident. We address pain, fear, function and emotional resilience. It is encouraging to know that strength can be rebuilt, one step at a time.
Intercare Launches Physical Rehabilitation Hospital in Cape Town
Intercare, in partnership with the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA), is proud to announce the opening of the Intercare Newlands Physical Rehabilitation Hospital.
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