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Yes, summer is my favourite time of the year. Sadly, the warm weather and ever-present sun bring with it things that aren’t so welcome. Tanning on a balcony, taking frequent dips in water, walking in the sunshine; these are all things I enjoy. Mosquitoes, flies and other winged pests,...

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There are some moments in life that are simply unforgettable. I can clearly recall going to visit my baby brother in the hospital for the first time when he was born, for example. I can also vividly remember being handed my degree after three years of university. While both of those things are...

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Treats are everywhere we turn. You’ll be pleased to hear that cakes, biscuits and desserts can be part of a healthy and active lifestyle, as there’s no such thing as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ foods – it’s everything in moderation. Treats have the ability to...

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Palatino... what? The name of this new type of sugar may be a tongue twister, but its benefits are certainly worth remembering. I'm always amazed at the ingenuity of food technologists who come up with the most fascinating food ingredients. One that caught my attention recently is called...

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The Nipah virus outbreak in southern India this week has claimed 12 lives to date. Hosted by fruit bats, the Nipah virus can kill between 40 to 100% of those affected. According to the World Health Organization the virus is “a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both...

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If you’re dragging right now, don’t be so quick to blame last night. While poor sleep is one of the biggest reasons many of us feel exhausted, there are actually several other culprits—and some of them start before you even leave your house. But that’s a good thing,...

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Our sight is one of the most important senses we have. It helps us navigate the world on a daily basis. As we age we tend to develop bad habits that damages our eyes, and slowly our sight is affected. Cataracts, conjunctivitis, and macular degeneration (a disease that causes vision loss) are...

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Sir Elton John was a close friend of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and produced a memorable performance at her funeral. 21 years later, with Diana’s youngest son, Prince Harry, getting married, speculation arose as to whether or not Elton would perform on the day. There were plenty of...

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It doesn’t matter how many hot summers pass, or how many lives, both animal and human, are endangered, the same problem seems to arise every single year. How many times must people be told that it’s careless, and extremely dangerous, to leave a living, breathing organism locked in a...

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Becky Pulane Motumo is an Insta influencer with 29.4k followers. She’s fashion-forward, with a hot body and a page oozing with drool-worthy eats. She’s also mad fit – but it wasn’t always that way. Something changed after she’d had her son. “After I gave...

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Losing weight that is gained over a period of time, when you have tons of weight to lose, is never an easy ride. “It’s hard, messy, lonely and bruising, to say the least,” says Thusani Malaudzi, a woman who is speaking with all the experience that comes with self- and...

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Richard Lovett is a 30-year-old Capetonian who took on an 8-week Health Challenge so that he could be more fit and more self-confident. And he knocked it out the park. We caught up with him to find out how he pulled it off. Was it his determination and competitive drive, or was it the Iron Man...

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We’ve been warned countless times that salt is bad for us. Excess salt consumption leads to kidney disease, high blood pressure, and an increased risk for a heart attack and stroke. The World Health Organization has stipulated that adults should only consume 5g of the white mineral per...

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Thanks to high-protein diets, red meat is making a comeback. Red meat has been linked to a host of health problems, including heart disease, cancers and diabetes. It’s also high in protein and nutrients like iron and vitamin B3. Red meat can be part of a healthy diet – just don’t...

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Our skin is rife with oil and bacteria, much of which is temporarily stripped away when we use soap. Sounds like a good thing, but disrupting this fragile ecosystem creates an oil imbalance, causing our exterior to feel tight and dry after bathing. Scientists have long studied how our epidermis...