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Nuts are nutrient-dense foods that come with unsaturated fats and bioactive compounds. It was believed in the past that nuts pose a threat to your health, but all these notions have been proved false in recent years. Nuts consist of key proteins and nutrients, reduce cholesterol levels in the body, …

As the race to find a vaccine against the Coronavirus speeds up, the pandemic has shown the importance of vaccines in keeping us safe. Yet South Africa’s child vaccination rate has dropped. Does this put our children’s health at risk, especially as more children go back to the classroom? “The …

October is International Breast Cancer Month and the ideal time to be focusing and spreading awareness of the potential risk factors that can assist in delaying age-related diseases and  possible genetic predisposition to cancers, enhancing the overall wellness and vitality of women  and men with optiphi® Helix. Skin Rejuvenation Technologies, …

Many families are still feeling the impact of over six months of lockdown, given the devastating effect of job losses and retrenchments. If you have found yourself or your family in this position and had to re-examine your budget as a result of a loss of income, you may have …

On the 20th September 2020, organisations united globally to promote the educational initiative of International Children’s Growth Awareness[1]. The goal is to share and support the key message of the campaign in order to inform parents about the importance of annual and regular growth checks for their children1.Children’s Growth Awareness …

Sixty-one per cent of young people in Africa — between the ages of 15 and 29 — strongly believe themselves to be in good health, according to recent research1 by a coalition of leading health and rights organisations. By contrast, older adults are nearly five times as likely as those under …

Telehealth services are playing a critical role in South Africa in allowing easy and affordable access to quality healthcare, especially when it comes to children’s health. “Telehealth advice services, especially by first-time parents and caregivers of young children, amidst COVID-19, are becoming increasingly popular,” says Dr Iqbal Karbanee, CEO of Paed-IQ …

Taking measures to help prevent the spread of infections have always been integral in doctors’ and dentists’ rooms, and COVID-19 has stimulated the implementation of further precautions to keep Medicross patients, healthcare professionals and staff as safe as possible, so that they don’t have to be concerned when they need …

As parents the world over can confirm, the curiosity of children can lead them into plenty of unforeseen and potentially dangerous scenarios. Accidental poisoning strikes where it is least expected, which is why far greater awareness is needed for everyone – not only the parents of small children. “Approximately 90% …

Fish has a reputation for being a low calorie, high protein “brain food” thanks to the long chains of essential polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (commonly referred to as “omega-3”) found in fish oil fish. The human body cannot naturally produce omega-3s, but they are necessary for a healthy body, inside …

You wake up in the morning. Get your child ready for school and drop them off. Or send them by school bus. Evening they come home. You have dinner and then you retire to bed. Classic routing in any household who have school going children. And by this stage most …

Once your child goes to primary school, the probability is high that he will be using a desk and sitting on a chair for prolonged periods in time. You may also have to invest in a desk and chair at home to accommodate workbooks, stationary, and school texts. Whether it …

I’ve seen Bio Strath for many years but since I am not really big on supplements I never took much notice. Bring on 2020 and things are looking a bit different. Like many moms all over the world, this year I am feeling a overwhelmed, exhausted and in need of …

Single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) has its place. But that place is probably not outside of a medical facility, even during this serious global pandemic. For most people, reusable antimicrobial arm sleeves and masks are clearly a better form of protection in the context of their day-to-day lives.  Here are some reasons …

As the world works to develop a vaccine against the novel coronavirus, health-care capacities are stretched in response to COVID-19 pandemic, and in some cases, vaccination services may have been disrupted.1,2 The coronavirus outbreak serves as a valuable reminder of the important role vaccination plays in protection from infectious disease.2 During the …

Fever, body aches and pain are among the commonly reported symptoms of Covid-19 and are also associated with other viral infections, including influenza. While these symptoms can be most unpleasant, frequently they can be managed at home on the advice of a healthcare professional. It is crucial, however, that medications …

Many of you might have had issues with losing weight, especially if you have children. Some of you might struggle to lose some of the weight that you have gained during your pregnancy. Truthfully, it is not that difficult to find foods that you can include in your eating plan …

The cannabis plant has been around for over 6 000 years and has a rich history of medicinal usage.1 The most commonly used strain of cannabis is known as the Cannabis sativa plant,2 which contains cannabinoids including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).3 While THC is the psychoactive (mind-altering) component of cannabis, CBD is non-psychoactive and …

An accident can happen at any time and, sadly, some of these injuries can involve children. While most parents expect their kids to suffer a few bumps and bruises along the way as they grow up, some injuries can be quite serious. There is a major difference between kids who …

Believe it or not… mushrooms make vitamin D from the sun, just like our bodies do. Mushrooms and humans react the same way when exposed to the sun Not only are mushrooms the only plant source of Vitamin D; they are also able to increase their natural Vitamin D content …