High blood pressure: Drinking up to 4 cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk
Nov 28, 2019 08:09 am UTC| Health
Many people in the world suffer from high blood pressure as it is one of the diseases that are unfortunately prevalent today. But a new study has shown that drinking four cups of a popular hot drink can help reduce the...
3 symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency
Nov 28, 2019 08:09 am UTC| Health
Aside from iron deficiency anemia, there is another kind of anemia that can affect your brain, and that is a vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. Here are some of the symptoms included that can indicate a vitamin B12 deficiency...
Playing team sports proven to increase life expectancy
Nov 28, 2019 08:09 am UTC| Health
Many, if not all, people want to live a long life. A new study has proven that doing a certain kind of exercise can help increase a persons life expectancy. There are several factors that come into play when it comes to...
The evidence shows pharmacist prescribing is nothing to fear
Nov 27, 2019 12:47 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Prominent GP and former member of parliament Kerryn Phelps has entered the turf war between doctors and pharmacists over who gets to prescribe. Pharmacy groups have long called for changes to allow pharmacists to...
Depression: men far more at risk than women in deprived areas
Nov 27, 2019 12:41 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Depression is a major cause of disability around the world, and if left untreated, can lead to substance abuse, anxiety and suicide. Major depressive disorder is a particular form of the condition which affects many...
Type 2 diabetes: Including yogurt in diet can help lower blood sugar levels
Nov 27, 2019 06:47 am UTC| Health
Many people suffer from diabetes, and among those who suffer from this disease are identified under type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, there is a way to put this into remission, and it all starts with a diet. Diabetes is,...
High blood pressure: 3 kinds of food you should avoid or eat less of
Nov 26, 2019 06:47 am UTC| Health
One of the most common heart diseases is high blood pressure. Fortunately, one of the changes that can be made to reduce the risk is by avoiding certain types of food. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure is...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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