Author: Bongane Nxumalo
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Be Inspired By Marina Wildt’s Journey From Wheelchair to Wellness
Wednesday Wellness is all about reclaiming a healthy mind and body, and our most recent guest epitomizes this. Marina Wildt is the founder of The Discerning You, a chronic illness and pain support group dedicated to “uniting, enlightening, and educating”. It was founded in 2018 to also combat the lack of education surrounding chronic pain…
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Women Can Boost Their Heart Health By Exercising First Thing In The Morning
The heart is the center of your cardiovascular system and is responsible for vital bodily functions that keep us alive. From transporting oxygen to the functioning of your immune system and pumping blood, this muscle is one of the body’s most essential organs. However it is sometimes the most neglected. Heart health is extremely important,…
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Ultra-Processed Foods: Your Cheat Treats Are Linked to Premature, Preventable Death
For years now, studies have highlighted the health dangers of consuming ultra-processed foods (UPFs). They’ve been linked to an increased risk of chronic diseases, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and weight gain. Sweetened breakfast cereals, fried foods, fizzy drinks, and processed meats have been shown to be detrimental to our health. However, a new study…
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The Race for Gender Equity in African Healthcare Begins in Kenya
Kenya, Africa. In the past few years, Africa has seen numerous advancements as a continent. From technological to economic growth, the country is growing to become a booming business hub, ripe for investment opportunities. However, it is still home to a poor healthcare system. According to the WHO, Africa carries 25% of the world’s disease…
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No Nut November: Can Not Masturbating Reduce Risk Of Testicular Cancer?
Being the topic of countless debates, social media buzz, and its fair share of memes, No Nut November has truly become an annual phenomenon, with men globally challenging themselves to abstain from masturbation and ejaculation for the whole month. With the world now being more conscious of their health and well-being, this annual challenge is…
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Non-Alcoholic Beer: The New Weight Loss Elixir?
It’s no secret that alcohol is bad for us and our health. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) describes alcohol as a “toxic and psychoactive substance that contributes to 3 million deaths each year globally and… 5% of the global burden of disease.” Now beer manufacturers are responding to the need for healthier alcoholic…
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Magnesium L-threonate Keeps Your Brain Young
Research shows that Magnesium L-threonate can slow down and, better yet, even reverse your brain age. Developed by scientists at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), it’s a highly absorbable form of magnesium that easily crosses the blood-brain barrier. How magnesium works for optimal brain health Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral stored in our…