Green tea boosts memory and weight loss – study

A recent study has found that green tea may help improve memory and fight obesity....

High heels causing deformity, injury – research

New research has shown a clear link between high heels, foot deformity, osteoarthritis and other injury....

CoQ10 & selenium may slash heart disease death by 50% – study

Supplementing with the energy producing enzyme CoQ10 and selenium may cut the risk of death from heart disease – which claims about 76 000 South African lives a year -- by half, a study has found....

Stress, diets, ageing among top 10 women hair loss* triggers

Extreme stress, crash diets and ageing are among the top 10 causes of hair-loss* in women, according to one of the world’s leading hair experts, Dr Adolf Klenk....

Almost half of SA women are obese – study

South African women have the highest obesity rate (42%) in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a recent study....

Saffron may boost libido, ease depression – studies

The ancient spice, Saffron, may help boost libido, alleviate depression and enhance mood, studies show....

Counter health risks from prolonged standing with the right shoes

Many South Africans stand for more than half their working day, posing health risks such as lower back pain, circulation problems and blood clots and highlighting the need for comfortable footwear....

Leap Communications seeks a Junior Account Executive to join our small but dynamic team

Leap Communications seeks a Junior Account Executive to join our small but dynamic team. The incumbent must be a highly-motivated, hard-working, solution-driven individual who fits well with the team....

Low iron may be linked to “exhaustion epidemic”

Iron deficiency may be one of the reasons behind an “exhaustion epidemic” in which up to four out of five women complain of extreme tiredness, according to reports....

Healthy hair more important to young women than sex – survey

A healthy head of hair is more important to young, upmarket South African women than an active sex life, an attractive body or owning a car, according to a new survey....

Be cautious of fake leather — top shoe designer

Leather footwear has been in fashion for centuries due to comfort, durability and health benefits and consumers should be cautious of the hazards of faux leather, says one of the country’s top shoe designers....

Kidney infection could lead to life-threatening problems

Kidney infection, often caused by bladder contagions, must be treated immediately to avoid life-threatening problems, says a top South African urologist....

Top global cancer experts visit SA to share on integrative treatment

Two of the world’s greatest minds in cancer research, Prof Dan Burke and Dr Binu Kuruvilla (see biographies below), are to visit South Africa in April to share their experiences, knowledge and the latest developments in the field of integrative cancer prevention and treatment with...

Businessman in 24-hr swim to help prevent drownings

A Cape Town businessman, aiming to be the first South African to conquer seven of the world’s most brutal ocean swims, will lead about 30 swimmers in a 24-hour endurance swim on April 12 to raise funds to teach water skills to disadvantaged children....

Vitamin D may ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – research

Supplementing with vitamin D may help relieve the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) such as cramps, fatigue, anxiety and insomnia, studies show....

Women eat, men choose sex when stressed — study

A new UK study shows that half of women surveyed turn to food to deal with stress and anxiety while over a quarter of men choose sex or porn....

Smoking: a major cause of bladder cancer

Smoking is a major contributor to bladder cancer which affects both men and women and is often detected by blood in the urine, according to a leading South African urologist....

“German engineering” sparks Chinese online shopping binge

The power and magnitude of online Chinese shoppers and their demand for high-quality products has left German retailers reeling as selected goods sell-out unexpectedly across the country....

Check your prostate from 40 — top SA urologist

Men with a family history of prostate cancer should have prostate examinations from the age of 40, says a top SA Urologist....

Green tea trends in top 10 superfoods

US dieticians have placed green tea among the top 10 superfood trends for 2017, just months after South African scientists announced they had developed arguably the world’s most potent and effective green tea extract....

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