Women's Health
Common hormone imbalances women experience
A hormonal imbalance means a person has too little or too much of a certain hormone, such as insulin, cortisol, androgens, estrogen, or progesterone.
Mental Health
Is there a link between Alzheimer’s and gum disease?
The bacteria associated with gum disease that causes chronic inflammation is associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Dental
How does poor oral hygiene affect pregnancy?
Gingivitis in pregnancy starts with dental plaque and is accentuated by the action of hormones.
Dental
Does poor oral health contribute to declines in brain health?
A tooth infection can result in memory loss when the infection spreads to the brain.
Children's Health
RSV in children
The only symptoms in very young infants with RSV may be irritability, decreased activity, and breathing difficulties.
Women's Health
Understanding menstruation – it could save your relationship.
Menstruation doesn’t only affect the woman experiencing it; it may also impact their partners.
Medical
What causes neck pain in men?
Poor posture strains neck muscles from leaning over a computer or hunching over a workbench.
Dental
Tips for a great trip to the dentist…Taking your child to the dentist.
Some children fear impending dental procedures or even dental well-child visits.
Medical
Hormone Havoc: Navigating the Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance
Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers that help regulate many bodily processes.
Medical
Are you doing it? The importance of self-breast examination.
A breast self-exam helps you understand your breasts’ everyday look and feel. The examination makes you aware of abnormal changes in your breasts or if one breast differs.
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Understanding the leading causes of blindness: A patient’s guide
Vision is one of our most precious senses, yet millions of people worldwide suffer from visual impairment and blindness. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 2.2 billion people globally have a vision impairment, with at least 1 billion of these cases being preventable or yet to be addressed.
Intercare Sandton celebrates 5 years
The remarkable journey of the Intercare Sandton Medical and Dental Centre, Sandton Day and Sandton Sub-acute Rehabilitation Hospitals, which commenced in 2018
