Category: Africa
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Why Are Black Men More At Risk For Prostate Cancer?
According to research, prostate cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men worldwide. Now, while cancer doesn’t discriminate, it appears that prostate cancer is much harsher on men of color. Black men and prostate cancer What does the research say? According to a study published in Cancer…
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Obesity is a Disaster Requiring Urgent Intervention in South Africa
800 million people around the world are affected by obesity. According to Riekie Smit, MD, South Africa has alarmingly high rates of adult obesity. More than half of the female population and over a quarter of the male population are obese. Up to 70% of the female population is either overweight or obese. Adult obesity…
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Boost Your Healthspan With Longevity LIVE and Dr. Craige Golding
Join us for a three day wellness immersion. With the past year that we’ve had, it’s easy to understand why so many people are looking to take better care of themselves and enhance their healthspan. Whether it’s finding ways to boost their immunity or better manage their stress, the coronavirus pandemic has definitely changed the…
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Carbon Joburg Launches South Africa’s First Ever Open Air Dry Bar
It’s one thing to have a bad hair day, and it’s even worse to experience bad hair during a pandemic. If there’s one thing that we missed as we each went into lockdown, it was definitely our trips to the beauty salon. Now, while lockdown restrictions have eased, and many have fled to salons and…
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How Can Black Women Protect Themselves Against Fibroids?
Last year, Vice-President of the United States Kamala Harris introduced a bill to the United States Senate that aimed to fund both research and education on uterine fibroids. With an estimated 26 million Americans experiencing fibroids, and about 20 percent to 80 percent of women set to develop fibroids by the time they reach age 50 worldwide,…
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Breast Reduction Surgery: A Weight Off The Chest
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Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida Launches #MindfulMondays
Miss South Africa 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida launches her online mental health initiative #MindfulMondays next week. Musida – who announced that she would be focusing on raising awareness around mental health when she took the Miss South Africa crown in October last year – will speak to various experts on a diverse range of topics related…
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Are You Suffering From Pandemic Burnout?
Are you feeling exhausted and run down even though the year has just begun? You’re not alone. These could be symptoms of “pandemic fatigue”. Similar to physiological threats, when faced with psychological stressors, it takes up a lot of energy. Anxiety, depression, and stress are exhausting by nature and have a huge impact on our…
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An Athletes Vegan Diet: Is It For Me?
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Dr Justus Apffelstaedt On Covid-19 And The Cost To Cancer Patients
Cancer – like many other health issues – does not simply stop because a swiftly spreading coronavirus appeared in late 2019. Fear of the Covid-19 virus and our over-burdened healthcare systems have led to the delayed diagnosis and treatment of cancer with inevitable, unnecessary loss of life. The virus is still too new to draw…