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Flu: get fighting fit

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/ May 18, 2012 / Leave a comment

With winter here, you’re bound to be surrounded by coughers and sneezers wherever you go, greatly increasing your flu risk. Running like crazy from anyone who’s ill is the first step to avoid succumbing yourself, as is doing a Lady Macbeth and continually washing your hands. That’s because the flu virus is not only...
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...
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...
Why soda is bad for you

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/ March 20, 2012 / 1 Comment

Love your fizzy drink? Think again. A growing body of research suggests a link between sugary soda consumption and diabetes, hypertension, liver disease, gout and some types of cancer. According to the American Heart Association soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages are the primary source of added sugars in Americans’...
Too much red meat may shorten your life

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/ March 14, 2012 / Leave a comment

Eating a lot of red meat may shorten your life, while consuming more fish and poultry may extend it, a new study suggests. Red meat is associated with a higher risk of dying from heart disease, cancer and other causes, the researchers reported. [Note: Ozone therapy reduces the chance of getting heart disease...
Obesity can cost you more than your health

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/ March 2, 2012 / Leave a comment

In South Africa currently approximately 61% of the population is considered overweight or obese. As a result, more than half of the population not only risk developing chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease, but are also potentially placing themselves under severe financial strain. This...
Rooibos tea could be a good way to prevent kids overheating

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/ February 23, 2012 / 1 Comment

Most parents and teachers recognise that a child can’t learn on an empty stomach, but busy mothers packing lunchboxes don’t often give as much thought to hydration. Ensuring children get enough of the right kinds of liquids, particularly during the hot summer months, can be as important as making sure they’re...
6 tips to get energised by Friday

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/ February 20, 2012 / Leave a comment

If you rely on coffee or cola to make it through the day, it’s time to change up your routine. Sure, you’ll get an instant buzz, but by the time your hands stop shaking, you’ll discover that you’re even more exhausted than before.So put down that mug, step away from the...
Meds that affect nutrient intake

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/ January 24, 2012 / 1 Comment

Food-drug interactions are a very complex subject. On the one hand, many different diseases require medication, while on the other hand the use of certain meds can affect the patient’s food intake and, in turn, cause nutritional problems. If we also keep in mind that the number of available drugs or medications is increasing...
7 tips to lose weight the smart way

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/ January 16, 2012 / Leave a comment

If you want to lose weight permanently, forget about fad diets and magic slimming potions. The solution is far simpler: start making healthy eating choices and exercise a new way of life, and you will never see those unwanted kilos again. Follow these tips, courtesy of Weigh Less, to help you on your...

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