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Stroke Recovery: What Happens After Hospital and Why Rehabilitation Matters
After a stroke, the rehabilitation phase is often what determines how much function and independence a survivor can recover. Understand what the stroke recovery journey involves, what families can expect, and why early specialised rehabilitation makes such a difference.
6 Oral Hygiene Tips for a Healthier Smile and Why Check-Ups Matter
Good oral hygiene is more than brushing twice a day. Discover 6 practical tips to protect your teeth and gums at home and why your bi-annual dental check-up is the most important part of the routine.
7 Chronic Medication Management Tips to Improve Adherence
Struggling to stay consistent with chronic medication? Discover 7 practical medication management tips and how Intercare Meds2Me supports adherence with free delivery, dose-by-dose pouches, and refill reminders.
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Fast food may be convenient, but researchers suggests that the price for that ease may be getting higher.
Studies show that women are not necessarily protected from mood disorders during pregnancy.
Dietary habits form the foundation for the causation, prevention, and treatment of most cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Physiotherapists are highly trained healthcare professionals, who provide treatment for patients suffering from a variety of conditions.
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Bad breath is probably the biggest turn-off in any social setting. Factors that can cause bad breath are hunger, having braces or dentures.
Dental care plays an important role in your overall health and wellbeing. Oral health is connected to the health of your body as a whole.
Worldwide, 3 out of 5 children suffer from oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease.
Uncontrolled diabetes and periodontal disease are primary causes of disability and important predictors of increased health costs, serious complications and poor quality of health.
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Cardio and respiratory rehabilitation at Intercare physical rehabilitation hospitals
Cardiorespiratory rehabilitation offers a safe and structured way to regain strength, improve breathing and rebuild confidence after a cardiac event or chronic lung condition.
MVA Injury Recovery: Regaining functionality and well-being after an accident
A compassionate, step-by-step guide showing how Intercare physical rehabilitation hospitals offer physical therapy, which supports recovery after a motor vehicle accident. We address pain, fear, function and emotional resilience. It is encouraging to know that strength can be rebuilt, one step at a time.
Intercare Launches Physical Rehabilitation Hospital in Cape Town
Intercare, in partnership with the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA), is proud to announce the opening of the Intercare Newlands Physical Rehabilitation Hospital.
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