Following a healthy plant-based diet impacts positively on men’s health, including helping lower the chance of erectile dysfunction (ED) and the risk of prostate cancer, three new studies show....
Summer is synonymous with sun, fun and holidays – but not for many who suffer from eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis which all become most active during this season....
rnica has been used for centuries for relief from muscular pain due to its anti-inflammatory properties, but it’s less known that this plant-based medicine also contains antioxidant compounds and supports heart health too....
New research shows that losing weight may be effective in reversing type 2 diabetes in not only people with obesity, but those with a moderate body mass index (BMI) too....
South Africa has some of the best reactive, but poorest proactive legislation around sexual abuse in the world, contributing to inordinately high incidents of rape and related crimes....
an enlarged prostate which may affect their urinary system and quality of life and for which treatment ranges from medicine through to minimally invasive surgery....
n in property assets are tied up in retired homeowners’ hands, many of whom are cash-strapped and who now have access to a solution to supplement their monthly income through home equity finance -- known internationally as a reverse mortgage....
outh Africans have been urged to join a global exercise challenge to kickstart a regular workout regime to improve physical and mental health....
A potent turmeric extract has been shown in new research to help lessen the damage from Alzheimer’s disease on not only the brain, but also on peripheral organs which contribute to fatalities....
A property developer is helping South Africans earning under R22 000 a month access an “underutilised” government housing subsidy to assist those wishing to become first-time homeowners....
id-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected women, especially South African women in areas such as mental distress, health care, gender based violence and employment, research shows....
All South African Olympic and Paralympic athletes are being protected by world-leading protocols developed by a local organisation working to safeguard women and children from sexual harassment, bullying and other forms of abuse....
At least a third of adults are not getting enough sleep, impacting detrimentally on a range of health processes, including mood, energy and concentration, according to research....
A clinical review has shown that Covid-19 patients deficient in the powerful antioxidant, glutathione, are far more likely to experience severe symptoms of the disease....
All South Africans should consider identifying and supporting organisations helping redress SA’s glaring socio-economic inequalities, says social activist and Mrs SA finalist, Chane Todd....
Following a healthy lifestyle and diet, including specific nutrients, for just eight weeks may “reverse” the ageing process by three years, a new study has found....
A study shows that an irregular sleep schedule may increase the risk of depression and bad moods as much as getting fewer hours of sleep or staying up late. The Nature Partner Journal study conducted by the University of Michigan’s Neuroscience Institute looked at the habits...
The most comprehensive analysis of its kind shows that increased omega-3 fats may reduce multiple types of cardiovascular risk, including heart disease, a condition that accounts for over 17 million deaths globally each year. The US study, an in-depth review of over 40 clinical trials, shows...
A powerful turmeric extract may help protect the brain against a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including aluminium-induced neurotoxicity caused from daily exposure to chemicals in some cookware, cosmetics and medicines, a new study shows. ...
Microneedle skincare technology has been shown to be safe and more effective than collagen-promoting face cream in addressing wrinkles, elasticity and hydration, according to research. New microneedle patches for wrinkles and pimples have also been shown to deliver actives deep into the dermal layers and reduce...