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Running the Intercare Blouberg Marathon? Review Your Health Before Race Day
Months of training, early morning runs and carefully planned kilometres all build towards one goal: crossing the finish line. Most runners arrive at race day well prepared, but preparation is not only about what happens on the road.
Intercare Somerset West Physical Rehabilitation Hospital opening in Somerset West, Helderberg.
Intercare Somerset West Physical Rehabilitation Hospital at Vergelegen Plein Shopping Centre in Somerset West, Helderberg.
What Is Shingles? Symptoms, Risks, Prevention and Vaccination
If you’ve had chickenpox, you could be at risk of developing shingles later in life. Caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, shingles can lead to a painful rash and, in some cases, long-lasting nerve pain that persists for months or even years. Learn about the symptoms, risk factors, potential complications and how vaccination can help protect against shingles.
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Around one in four South Africans has high blood pressure – a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes.
Determine the physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of gardening. Learn how nurturing a garden can improve fitness, reduce stress, and enhance well-being.
Read and learn essential first-aid tips for common sports injuries, including updated treatment protocols and preventive measures to ensure safe and effective recovery.
Sunglasses not only look fashionable; they also help protect your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun.
Dental articles
What is Periodontitis?
It is the most common oral disease affecting up to 50% of the adult population around the globe.
Clear aligners are comfortable modern-day orthodontics and have been developed specifically for aligning your teeth predictably and smoothly.
Regular dental visits are essential because they allow your dentist to detect cavities (tooth decay) early.
Hospital articles
Medical Aid Co-Payments and the Role of Day Hospitals
The growing challenge of healthcare affordability and the role of day hospitals can play in helping patients access clinically appropriate care at a lower overall cost.
Ophthalmology Eye Health: What Your Vision Changes May Mean
Learn about ophthalmology, eye health and common vision problems like blurry vision, cataracts and glaucoma, and when to see an eye specialist.
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.
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