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Is it wrong to lie to your doctor?
Lying to your doctor can lead to the wrong prescription, dose, or diagnosis. If there’s ever a place to be honest about habits and health, it’s the doctor’s office.
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What causes neck pain in men?
Poor posture strains neck muscles from leaning over a computer or hunching over a workbench.
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Hormone Havoc: Navigating the Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance
Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers that help regulate many bodily processes.
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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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Testosterone boosters for men over 50?
Testosterone levels naturally decline as you age. A man’s ability to produce testosterone starts to decrease at about 40 years old, and levels continue to drop 1 – 3% a year after that.
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Why do I have cramps and no period?
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.
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Multiple Sclerosis – Get the facts.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory, autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the central nervous system
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Atrial Fibrillation – Listen to your heart.
Atrial fibrillation (also known as “AF” or “Afib”) is a common heart rhythm problem that may or may not be noticeable as a racing
Health Conditions
What is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a long-term condition where pale white patches develop on the skin, caused by the lack of melanin
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Improve your gut health with plant-based foods
Most of your body’s bacteria are found in your gut, home to about 40 trillion bacteria. They are essential for overall health and make up your gut microbiome. Nonetheless, particular kinds of microbes in your digestive organs can add to numerous illnesses.
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Periodontitis
What is Periodontitis?
It is the most common oral disease affecting up to 50% of the adult population around the globe.
Intercare Glenfair welcomes Dr Christiaan Slabbert
Dr Christiaan Slabbert, an experienced dentist, will be available at Intercare Glenfair on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18 July 2024.
The crucial link between chronic diseases and dental health
Oral health is often taken for granted until a toothache strikes or bleeding gums become a daily bother. But what if you were told that caring for your teeth and gums is about more than just a bright smile? It’s about protecting your overall health. Research shows a powerful link between chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and even respiratory conditions and oral health issues.
