Working out alone can get lonely and boring, but workout classes can be expensive. If you’re looking for ways to exercise, get fit and meet people, there are a number of options which are free. These 5 events, classes and groups offer weekly workouts from running, yoga, boot camp and free running, giving you a … Continue reading
In South Africa, 210 people die from heart disease every day. A lack of awareness around cardiovascular disease means many people go undiagnosed and untreated until it is too late. Paediatric cardiologist and President of the South African Heart Association Dr Liesl Zühlke explained the challenges around cardiovascular diseases to The Conversation Africa. Why is cardiovascular disease … Continue reading
Stopping long-term, low-dose aspirin therapy may increase your risk of suffering a cardiovascular event, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Aspirin, taken in low doses, is used to help reduce the risk for recurrent heart attack or stroke. Aspirin inhibits clotting, lowering the risk of cardiovascular events. Nearly 10 to 20 … Continue reading
25 Nov 2017 – 25 Nov 2017 / NG Bergsig, Durbanville We are very excited to invite you to our annual 5km fun run on 25 November 2017 at NG Bergsig, Durbanville! Goodie bags for the first 200 entries! Medals for the first 200 runners! Lots op lucky draws up for grabs! Food stalls! Where: NG … Continue reading
Despite the fact that osteoporosis, arthritis and osteoarthritis (a form of arthritis) are completely different conditions, they are frequently confused, in particular osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, because both names start with “osteo.” A few basic facts: Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which the amount and quality of the bone is reduced, leading to fractures (broken … Continue reading
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the joints, causing inflammation, pain, and eventually destruction of the tissues that make up this essential body part. Credit: © hriana / Fotolia The bacteria in your gut do more than break down your food. They also can predict susceptibility to … Continue reading
A research team led by scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) has carefully scrutinized the immune cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis, revealing a striking new subset of T-cells that collaborate with other immune cells to drive inflammation in peripheral tissues. The work, which was propelled by technologies that enable the detailed analysis of … Continue reading
What is saw palmetto? Saw palmetto is a type of palm tree mostly found in Florida and other Southeastern states. Florida’s Seminole tribe used to eat the saw palmetto fruit as part of their diet and treated various medical conditions including reproductive and urinary problems, which are associated with the prostate gland. The fruit is … Continue reading
Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss for Americans under the age of 74. More than 20 million people have diabetes – and more than 6 million don’t know it. Nearly all those with diabetes will develop some form of diabetic retinopathy, 40% will suffer from glaucoma and 60% will get cataracts. In honor … Continue reading
