Author: Bongane Nxumalo
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Your Favorite Starbucks Beverage May Compromise Your Health Goals
Starbucks is one of the best-known brands in the world when it comes to coffee and coffee-based beverages. With over 34 000 stores worldwide and roughly 4 million beverages being sold on a daily basis, there’s no doubt about the chain’s popularity. Yet, as tasty as their wide range of drinks is (who doesn’t love…
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Limited Access to Healthy Food Leads to A Higher Risk of Obesity
For the longest time, the coexistence of food insecurity and obesity was labeled a paradox. But now, the link between the two is undeniable. Many consider food insecurity the result of both a dwindling economy and social disadvantage. But what is food insecurity? It’s defined as the lack of consistent access to enough healthy, adequate…
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Swimming Legend Michael Phelps is Prioritizing His Mental Wellness in 2023
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Michael Phelps, Olympic champion swimmer and 28-time medalist, is encouraging us to prioritize our mental health. With…
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How Healthy Is Manufactured Plant-Based Milk Really?
Over the years, society has become more conscious of its health, including what we drink and eat. One of the biggest health food trends is the rise of manufactured plant-based products, including plant-based milk. This has resulted in cow’s milk, for example being replaced with these dairy-free, lactose-free, and vegan-friendly alternatives. This is all very…
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This Is How Virtual Reality Will Change Our Longevity
Often associated with video games, Virtual Reality (VR) has brought about a revolution in the healthcare industry. VR is proving to be a powerful health tool. It will undoubtedly have a profound impact on our wellness and longevity. Here’s why. Virtual Reality As It Evolves Into Wellness Virtual Reality, or VR as it is more…
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Fasting: How Long Is Too Long?
You may be considering fasting as a New Year’s resolution. Fact is, fasting has been around for ages and is practiced for numerous reasons. It is defined as “the abstinence from food and drink, or both for a lengthy or short duration of time”. Being a regular practice in about every major religion, fasting is…
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Football Legend Pele Dies After Battle With Colon Cancer
The São Paulo’s Albert Einstein Hospital announced that legendary Brazilian soccer player, Pele passed away on Thursday 29th December at 15:27 “due to multiple organ failures resulting from the progression of colon cancer…”, at the age of 82. Pele – Forever a legend to millions around the world Born Edson Arantes do Nascimentom, Pele is…
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Dr Jan Patterson Discusses Self-Care Steps To Wellness
Dr. Jan Patterson, M.D., is a US based infectious disease physician, professor of medicine and qualified integrative medical practitioner among other important qualifications. She is also a cancer survivor, wife and mother. Recently she spoke to Longevity about her new book Breath for the Soul – Self-Care Steps to Wellness. She teamed up with Phyllis…
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Dr. Fayne Frey: Simplifying Skincare and Challenging the Beauty Industry
Another edition of Wednesday Wellness has arrived, where we aim to bring you the best expert advice on health, wellness, beauty, and longevity. This week, we spoke to Dr. Fayne Frey, M.D., a board-certified clinical and surgical dermatologist who has been in practice for over three decades. She spoke to us about her book “The…
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Celine Dion Postpones Tour Following Stiff Person Syndrome Diagnosis
French-Canadian singer Celine Dion recently revealed to her 5.2 Million Instagram followers that she has been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome. “Recently I’ve been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder called the Stiff-Person Syndrome, which affects something like one in a million people,” she says. This figure is quite accurate, as according to the…