Countless campaigns have drilled into us that silence is harmful and that we should try to break it. Here is why talking is not always good.

Creatine is a natural substance produced by the body. It’s also found in foods such as red meat and seafood.

Studies have shown that at least half of university students procrastinate to a level that is potentially harmful to their education.

Meditation and mindfulness offer an abundance of health benefits such as stress and pain reduction as well as depression treatments.

A five-minute light walk every half an hour can help to reduce the harmful health effects of sitting and blood sugar levels by almost 60%.

The Spring Foundation at Lentegeur Hospital is helping patients with severe mental illnesses to reintegrate into society.

A lack of sleep contributes to childhood depression, anxiety and even risk of suicide, along with physical health problems.

Mediclaim Policy for Family gives you health insurance coverage that comes in handy when a medical emergency threatens to ruin your finances.

Many people who want to lose weight have a particular area of their body that they wish they could lose fat here is how to spot fatty areas

Burnout is a vague term and can be communicated in a variety of ways, usually as being more complicated and harmful than stress.

For some people, the festive period comes with anxiety about gaining weight, here are four ways to avoid gaining weight over this period.

Heart problems do not always come with clear warning signs. So how do you know when you have heart disease? Read on…

Laughter is more important for mental health than you might think. Larry Soffer, who has performed for the likes of Beyonce, explains why.

Year-end fatigue can affect how your body functions and this can be caused by high levels of stress and anxiety.

Without the ARV treatment, HIV can advance in three stages that weaken your immune system, here are the 3 stages in detail.

Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, refers to a group of conditions that affect how the body uses blood glucose (sugar).

Long-acting antiretroviral (ARV) or injectible ARV is the new game-changing treatment in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Burning excess body fat is a struggle for most people but it is not mission impossible. Just follow these easy steps.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer form in the world. Every year it claims more than 650 000 lives, some too early on.

A new study reveals that mosquitoes prefer certain people over others based on chemicals on their skin related to smell.

Black women are found to be more likely to develop fibroids, according to experts, but data from Sub-Saharan Africa is lacking.

Hospital malnutrition also has important cost implications for both medical aids and hospital administrators with tight budgets.

‘Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act.’

Help raise awareness and funds for mental health by joining the 28th Cape Town Kite Festival this October.

Don’t allow spring allergies to dampen your mood this season. Deal with them using these measures so that you can enjoy your time outdoors.

‘For protective health benefits, people should not only aim for 10,000 steps a day but also aim to walk faster,’ says Dr Ahmadi.

It is estimated that 9% of the continents total health expenditure is spent on people who are overweight and obese.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common gynaecological endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age.

Connie is a beast in the gym and she knows it. Her latest fitness clip has left many people thinking about hitting the gym again.

South Africans across the country will be celebrating National Kidney Awareness Week. Here’s how you can take care of yours.

Getting a good night’s sleep does wonders for your mind, body, and soul. Here’s how you can achieve a routine to help you get some rest.

From a hack for your bulgarian split squats to resistance bands for push ups, here’s three TikTok hacks to use at the gym.

No summer body? No stress! There are many ways for you to burn calories while doing every day things and it is so effective.

One thing experts really want women to know is that their vulvas are self-cleaning and don’t need douching and scented products.

‘The collection really celebrates all the positive influences around me, and a sense of community that is so important to me’: Thebe Magugu

With a long list of responsibilities, most women rarely make their health a priority. Here are some health checks to prioritise.

Research suggests that people who nap on most days are more likely to suffer from hypertension, high blood pressure and other conditions.

Summer bodies begin in winter- just ask Pearl Thusi! The actress is sharing off her unbelievable 10 kg weight loss journey with fans…

Amid monkeypox being hailed a ‘global healthy emergency’, the WHO warn that children are ‘high risk’ of contracting ‘severe’ complications.

A woman has gone viral after accusing her gym of trying to ‘fat-shame’ her into keeping her membership with them.

South Africans are still reeling over the news of the man who died after downing a bottle of alcohol. Here’s what to avoid when drinking.

Researchers recommend that pregnant women should take the Covid vaccine since they can still be infected by the virus.

Though there is no treatment for sickle cell disease, spotting it early improves treatment since the symptoms can be better managed.

Too often, overweight and obesity is ascribed by a broad spectrum of healthcare practitioners as due to the wilfulness or the failings of their larger patients.

Everyone is finding ways to cut costs as they try to keep up with price increases. Luckily, there are still ways to eat healthy on a budget.

There is no justification for women to use an illegal and unsafe abortion clinic if they want to end their pregnancy.

‘We’ve just scrapped face masks, now this’: Social media users are freaking out over SA’s first confirmed case monkeypox…

An actress who contracted Ramsay Hunt syndrome – like Justin Bieber – has spoken of her frightening experience…

The prevalence of depression and anxiety during pregnancy and in the year after birth ranges between 16% and 47% for women in South Africa.

Soon men, and not women, will bear the burden of taking birth control pills as scientists are confident about latest findings.

Mark Pilgrim is sharing the recipe for his ‘immune-boosting’ health juice, and advice for anyone fighting cancer and undergoing chemotherapy.

Lockdown tobacco ban up in smoke: The education approach used around the sharing of spoons at funerals – could have worked.

South Africa has made significant progress to eliminate malaria. It is listed as one of the countries that can eliminate the disease in the near future.

Medical doctors have explained Justin Bieber’s Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis after anti-vaxxers weighed in on the singer’s health woes.

Half the people who were infected with COVID lost their sense of smell. Sadly, very few treatments exist for people who experience smell disfunction.

Kidney disease can only be diagnosed by a qualified doctor. If you suspect any problems with your kidneys, visit your closest healthcare facility.

Tuberculosis is one of the most deadly infectious diseases. A project was set out to see whether a “universal test and treat” approach in Zambia and South Africa could achieve reductions in HIV and TB.

Even taking into account people who have had COVID but didn’t know it, there’s still likely to be people who have never been infected.

In light of World Clubfoot Day, the public and private sectors are urged to help increase the reach of clubfoot treatment programmes.

Hypertension, called the ‘silent killer’ because there are often no symptoms, is one of the most common chronic illnesses in South Africa. However, it is treatable.

When a person does not get enough rest they struggle to go through their day performing well. Research proves that 7 hours of sleep per night is the optimal amount a person should get.

Medication and therapy can be effective treatments for ADHD, they’re not the only way to manage the disorder. A routine is critical too.

The active compound found in magic mushrooms seems to increase connections between different brain networks.

Having a strengthened immunity before catching a cold or a flu helps to significantly reduce the severity and time of illness.

To ensure good child development, the first 1 000 days are the most important. Take a look at some of the ways expectant mothers are to be cared for.

At this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic complacency is likely to lead to an increase in cases, hospitalisation, morbidity and mortality.

While salt is an important part of everyone’s diet, here are some reasons why too much salt is not good for you.

Wellness design has become increasingly popular as people move toward a more holistic and healthier lifestyle.

Soon Spanish women will be entitled to at least three days off from work for menstrual leave. Do you think the same should happen in SA?

Although he’d rather go without surgery for time being, Liam Gallagher is suffering from arthritis and will probably need a hip replacement.

Michele Carelse, Feelgood Health Founder and CEO shares these six tips for how to improve indoor air quality in the cold winter months ahead.

Cardiovascular disease is consistently one of South Africa’s biggest killers. Here are a few ways you can prevent the disease.

As tragic as Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s loss is, it’s not unusual in twin pregnancies, claim medical reports.

How likely will a large picture of someone bent over in pain on a bottle of alcohol stop you from having a drink?

Has insomnia turned you into a grumpy night owl? These six tips are guaranteed to help you sleep like a baby!

Foreign nationals have been blamed for full public hospitals after local MMC recorded pregnant women sleeping on floors at Rahima Moosa.

People all around the world are opting for tea as their go-to drink. But how much do you know about it? An expert shares her thoughts.

Rooibos has a multitude of health benefits, including preventing and treating serious illnesses and conditions..

An RSV outbreak in the country can cause pneumonia, which is a leading cause of death in children under the age of five…

Have the Omicron and Delta variants produced a wild child for us to worry about? A hybrid of the two called Deltacron has slowly emerged.

New research finds that consuming horse milk treats inflammatory diseases, tuberculosis, blood pressure, and even certain types of cancer.

‘Proactive, preventative care is the best approach to reduce heart attack deaths among middle-aged men,’ says expert Nicole Jennings.

A team of researchers from Kazakhstan has found that cooking might make your brain function like an Alzheimer patient!

Love to knock back a few cold ones after work? A study shows that even one beer a day can cause your brain to age significantly.

After the negligence of healthcare officials led to tragedy for the families of frail patients, the mental health system continues to be weak.

The rate of COVID-19 reinfections are increasing in some parts of the world, here’s a look at common they are and how severe they can get.

The National Department of Health has joined forces with ADSA and HSFSA to raise awareness on World Obesity Day.

‘Nothing is as scary as sleeping at night, hoping & praying she won’t go low and fall into a coma,’ says Jenna’s mom Cherise.

Music venues will no longer be allowed to blast loud music. The WHO has set a new international standard to prevent hearing loss.

A Gauteng focused COVID-19 study aimed at sero-positivity against COVID shows South Africa is reaching the recovery period of the pandemic.

‘You can’t out gym a bad diet’: Unathi Nkayi just shared some killer advice for reaching those body goals you’ve been yearning for.

Typhoid tap water? The City of Cape Town has assured residents tap water is not linked to the typhoid fever outbreak in the Western Cape.

Just when you thought life couldn’t get any more unfair, a study finds that people with ‘attractive’ traits have better immune systems!

The 37-year-old virgin inserted a nylon string used into his urethra, a tube inside the penis which allows urine to pass out the of the body

The City of Cape Town is facing a condom crisis as it has recorded a sharp decline in their use but an increase in STI’s.

A study conducted on zebrafish by Stellenbosch University researchers showed that the consumption of rooibos tea helps to reduce anxiety.

A 29-year-old man received backlash, especially from men after he tweeted that he had undergone a vasectomy.

The World Health Organisation has recently added two additional COVID-19 treatments that will help people to respond better to infection.

While the Western Cape may not be listed as a high-risk malaria area, ‘hitch-hiking mosquitoes’ making their way there remains a possibility.

We asked three registered dietitians to give us some insight into maintaining a healthy weight and guide to optimal nutrition in 2022…