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Don’t fall victim to ‘leisure sickness’ these holidays
More than 1,7 million South Africans might be prone to a modern-day phenomenon known as ‘Leisure Sickness’ affecting…
How binge-watching TV series can wreck our immune systems
It turns out there are some surprising daily habits, such as overdosing on our favourite TV series, that…
How rooibos tea can save children from post-sunburn problems
Copious amounts of sunscreen are sold each summer holiday in an effort to protect, in particular, children’s skin…
How to beat a headache without resorting to painkillers
One in 50 of us suffer ‘rebound headaches’ because we pop too many painkillers over a long time,…
Rooibos could be the antidote to SA’s poor sleep hygiene
According to research, South Africans don’t sleep enough, which is considered a major public health concern as it…
The Real Reason You’re Gaining Weight As You Get Older and how to prevent it.
Many of us have experienced it firsthand: As the years go by, the pounds become more difficult to keep…
Race Recovery Tips with Caroline Wöstmann
Powerade’s ‘Power to Beat Your Best’ aims to provide athletes with the tools to achieve a personal best…
“Nocebo Effect” explains side effects when switching medicines
In the last three decades, countless blockbuster prescription medications for a host of chronic ailments have become available…
Benefits of drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning
Your normal a.m. routine goes something like this: Wake up, check Instagram, make a beeline to your coffee…
All you need to know about head-spins
Turns out dementia can be spotted up to 20 years before the effects even begin. A new study…
Our experience at the Bestmed TuksRace 2017
We received the Invitation and it was the 8th event race invitation in a week, we were not…
6 ways that going to bed late affects your body the next day
We all know the virtue of getting eight hours sleep a night, but that new Netflix box set isn’t…