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How to choose the right sunglasses
Sunglasses not only look fashionable; they also help protect your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun.
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First aid tips for sports injuries: An updated guide
Read and learn essential first-aid tips for common sports injuries, including updated treatment protocols and preventive measures to ensure safe and effective recovery.
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Gardening for good health and wellbeing
Determine the physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of gardening. Learn how nurturing a garden can improve fitness, reduce stress, and enhance well-being.
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10 things that contribute to high blood pressure
Around one in four South Africans has high blood pressure – a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes.
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Pain from the perspective of a physiotherapist
Physiotherapists are highly trained healthcare professionals, who provide treatment for patients suffering from a variety of conditions.
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The profound link between diet and heart health
Dietary habits form the foundation for the causation, prevention, and treatment of most cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
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More than baby blues: Depression during and after pregnancy
Studies show that women are not necessarily protected from mood disorders during pregnancy.
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Does fast food cause asthma?
Fast food may be convenient, but researchers suggests that the price for that ease may be getting higher.
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Blood types explained
There are four main blood groups (types of blood) – A, B, AB and O. Your blood group is determined by the genes you inherit from your parents.
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Breathe easy: Your guide to an allergy-free home
Summer brings more than just sunshine and outdoor adventures—for many, it ushers in a season of persistent sneezing, coughing, runny noses, and irritated, watery eyes. While these symptoms might have you yearning to retreat indoors, your home may not be the safe haven you imagine. In fact, your living space could be harbouring a variety of allergens that contribute to your discomfort.
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Understanding COVID-19 vaccines
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