Our fast-paced lifestyles are getting faster, so we resort to fast meals that give us higher highs and even lower lows. South Africans are slowing down, getting bigger, cases of heart disease are on the rise… and our hearts just have to keep up. It is important to keep your heart healthy.
An unhealthy heart significantly impacts your overall health. The most common heart disease is coronary artery disease (narrow or blocked coronary arteries), which can lead to chest pain, heart attacks, or stroke.
Explore the causes of bloating and discover foods that can alleviate this discomfort.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis that affects the lungs.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), better known as “spastic colon,” is a condition of the large intestine (colon).
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the cessation of airflow during sleep, preventing air from entering the lungs due to an obstruction.
Injuries to the eyes are surprisingly common. In South Africa, most are caused by violence, motor vehicle accidents, alcoholism, poverty, and other social ills prevalent in many communities.
Older adults have an increased risk of severe complications from the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, because immune systems weaken as you grow older.
Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help slow or stop the loss of bone mass and help prevent fractures.
Winter allergies and a cold are two different things; a common cold is a viral infection of a child’s nose and throat (upper respiratory tract).
Type 2 Diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes, doesn’t have a single cause. It’s a complex mix of genetic factors and lifestyle choices. However, there’s good news! By making lifestyle changes like improving your diet and increasing physical activity, you can cut your risk of developing diabetes by 50% if you’re at high risk. Embracing a healthy eating plan, staying active, managing your weight, and quitting smoking are all investments in your health with endless benefits.
If you’ve come to rely on that pain in your stomach to tell you when your time of the month arrives, it can be unsettling to have cramps but no period.
In response to many South Africans’ ongoing economic pressures, Intercare Day Hospitals announces significant co-payment discounts on Gastroscopy/Colonoscopy (G&C) scopes and dental procedures.
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