Health Conditions
Skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer. There are three main types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma.
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Sex in your 50s and 60s
Around age 50, the empty nest syndrome might make some women more interested in sex.
Nutrition
4 ways to keep your heart healthy
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.
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What causes heart disease?
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.
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Abdominal bloating
Explore the causes of bloating and discover foods that can alleviate this discomfort.
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Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis that affects the lungs.
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), better known as “spastic colon,” is a condition of the large intestine (colon).
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Sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the cessation of airflow during sleep, preventing air from entering the lungs due to an obstruction.
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How can eye injuries be prevented?
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.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults
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.
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