Author: Bongane Nxumalo
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It’s Important To Know Exactly What’s In The Food You’re Eating
“You are what you eat,” a quote we’ve all heard a few times, which is extremely true. To ensure that we’re healthy from the inside out, we need to make informed decisions about the food we’re consuming. In this week’s edition of Wellness Wednesday, we spoke to Zukiswa Zimela of The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA),…
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Sunday Resets: The Key To A More Productive, Fulfilled Week
Do you tend to walk into the new week anxious about how you’re going to accomplish all of your goals? Do you experience what is known as “The Sunday Scaries”? Psychologist and Neurologist Lindsay Browning explains this concept as having “Too much on our mind, like too many to-dos or major issues we are thinking…
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This Is How School Lunches Are Impacting Children’s Health
During the COVID-19 pandemic, funds from the American Rescue Plan Act made free lunches accessible in schools all across the country. As opposed to proving income levels and filling out application forms, all students were able to access free lunches – and sometimes breakfasts and dinners – with schools using these lunch waivers. While congress…
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World Obesity Day- Raising Awareness on The Deadly Epidemic
Today marks World Obesity Day, and with the World Obesity Foundation predicting that by 2035, 51% of the world’s population will be overweight or obese if current patterns aren’t changed, the health of the world is at a massive risk. By 2025, more than 4 billion people are expected to have a body mass index…
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A Male Contraceptive Pill Could Be On Shelves Very Soon
Whether it’s an IUD, a shot, an implant, or a daily pill, birth control has become a regular part of many women’s lives. In the United States, about 40% of pregnancies are unplanned, with women unfairly being made responsible for pregnancy prevention and family planning. With a range of side effects, including headaches, breast tenderness,…
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Gender and Mental Health: Men Account for Over 76% of Annual Suicides
Cited as the biggest killer of men under the age of 45 (with more deaths than car accidents), death by suicide has been shown to be responsible for 800, 000 annual deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares that whiles males make up 49% of the population, they account for over 76%…
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How The Type Of Underwear You Wear Can Impact Male Fertility
Whether underwear can affect male fertility has been studied for years. While it may sound like a locker room myth, even being dubbed a “conspiracy theory” by many, it’s a legitimate concern, with studies showing that the underwear you wear has a direct impact on low sperm count. What Is Low Sperm Count? Low Sperm…
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Training Your Brain For Improved Wellness With Neurofeedback
Brain health is extremely important, playing a crucial role in various aspects of our health. In this week’s edition of Wednesday Wellness, we spoke to Kerry Rudman, the founder of Brain Harmonics, a company that aims to provide alternative therapy by helping the brain balance itself. Brain Harmonics In our #WednesdayWellness interview, live on Instagram,…
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Dr. Nombulelo Metuse Talks About The Extensive Journey Of Plastic Surgery
Longevity continuously strives to bring you the best in healthcare advice from professionals, and this time is no different. Our guest is a true innovator, being the first black female plastic and reconstructive surgeon to graduate from the University of Pretoria. We spoke to Dr. Nombulelo Metuse, a Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon, about the science…
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Why Are People Willingly Freezing Themselves With Cold Therapy?
Cold exposure and the military. What do these two things have in common? Well apart from a lot of celebrities and aging scientists waxing lyrical about cold therapy, some studies are showing how powerful it can be on your good health and longevity. Indeed, a recent study on the mental state and physical fitness of military…