Most diseases are preventable, but medical attention these days is mostly on the treatment of disease, and not enough emphasis is given on how to prevent disease. Here are a few important ways to help prevent breast cancer: Enjoy physical activity of
Did you know that recycling one aluminium can saves enough electricity to listen to a full albumn on your Ipod. Recycling a 100 cans could light your bedroom for two whole weeks. Recycling cans is a good energy reducer – in fact,
According to the South Africa’s National Cancer Registry, breast cancer is the leading cancer for women, with one in 29 South African women diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. It is the most prevalent cancer amongst white and Asian women and
Mushrooms are a delicious and a wonderful low energy dense food – ideal for anyone wanting to cut calories and lose weight. Mushrooms are so versatile and can be added to so many different dishes to enhance flavor, without adding to the
It is estimated that 13% of the world’s population suffers from migraine, to a lesser or greater degree. Migraine headaches are more common amongst women than men, and women often experience migraines coinciding with their menstrual cycle. This common health condition is
CANSA (The Cancer Association of South Africa) Background: Because cell phones are held near the head when in use, the main concern has been whether they might cause or contribute to tumours in this area, including: Malignant (cancerous) brain tumours such as gliomas
Botanical name: Lycopersicon esculentum P. Miller Tomatoes are a wonderful vegetable, loaded with a great quantity and variety of nutrients, and thus of great value to human health. Tomatoes are: * Low in calories. * Excellent sources of vitamin C, and provide
Sam Kerr’s PhD paper on descriptors of restless legs was featured in the Saturday Star on 21st April 2012. This was the press release: A study by Wits researchers has come to the aid of health practitioners who have previously had difficulty
Daily we exert an enormous amount of mechanical stress on two very important joints, our knees. However, certain daily habits could be shortening the life of your knees, which then may lead to chronic pain, disability and debilitating knee conditions, like osteoarthritis.
Cheese has been a staple food for thousands of years. The history of cheese making can be traced back to the Roman Empire, the Middle East, Tibet, Mongolia, the Ming dynasty and Europe. The good news is that despite the many myths
