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My tap water tastes funny

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/ May 9, 2012 / Leave a comment

Water Affairs assures us our tap water is excellent and stringently tested, so why does it sometimes look cloudy or brownish, or taste or smell peculiar? South Africa’s tap water is considered to be of world-class quality, at least if you live in one of the bigger metropolitan areas. Occasional variations in...
Too much bacon linked to lung disease flare-up

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/ May 4, 2012 / Leave a comment

Eating too much lunch meat, bacon, hot dogs and such could worsen symptoms of airway diseases like emphysema and chronic bronchitis, a new study suggests. These diseases, which cause inflammation of the lungs that make it difficult for a person to breathe, are commonly included under the umbrella term “chronic obstructive pulmonary...
11 tips to lose weight

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/ May 3, 2012 / Leave a comment

Are you desperate to shed some weight? Get rid of those extra kilos for good by following our list of 10 expert weight loss tips, compiled by Health24′s DietDoc, Dr Ingrid van Heerden. If you are a very precise and organised person who likes to be in control of your life, then counting calories/kilojoules is...
Eating disorders: 10 recovery tips

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/ April 26, 2012 / Leave a comment

Recovery from an eating disorder is a slow process, and not something that happens overnight. As those who have “been there” can testify, getting help is essential for lasting change. However, there is also much you can do to help yourself on the way to recovery. Here are some tips, courtesy of Tracy...
Think while you eat

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/ April 25, 2012 / Leave a comment

What did you eat during your last meal? Can’t remember? Uh, oh — that’s not a good sign for your waistline. According to a recent study conducted at the University of Bristol in the UK, if you don’t pay attention while you’re eating, your body may actually “forget” that you’ve...
Daily walk could counter obesity genes

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/ April 12, 2012 / Leave a comment

People who walk briskly an hour a day could beat back a genetic predisposition to be overweight, compared to those who plant themselves in front of the TV, new research suggests. The findings don’t prove that the exercise is the specific factor that makes a difference, because it’s possible that something else...
Fatigue

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/ April 3, 2012 / 1 Comment

Summary Fatigue is a common condition that involves feeling unusually tired. This may be a sign of illness and should never be ignored. Fatigue may be caused by many different physical and emotional factors. A healthy lifestyle, including eating a balanced diet and exercising, can help relieve and prevent fatigue....
50% of cancers can be prevented

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/ March 30, 2012 / 2 Comments

Half of all cancers could be prevented if people just adopted healthier behaviours, US scientists have argued. Smoking is blamed for a third of all US cancer cases and being overweight leads to another 20% of the deadly burden that costs the United States some $226 billion per year in health care and...
Cut down on salt and live longer

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/ March 27, 2012 / Leave a comment

How many teaspoons do you take? Of salt that is. Not even one a day? Think again. Sadly, taking the decision not to add salt to your food is not necessarily enough to reduce your consumption to the recommended daily limit of 1 teaspoon. The reason? Food manufacturers are all too liberal with the use...
Are you really constipated?

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/ March 22, 2012 / Leave a comment

Many people think that if they do not have two or more bowel movements every single day of their lives they are constipated. This is patently not true, writes DietDoc. The first thing you need to do is to decide if you are really suffering from constipation or if you are actually...

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