Category: Regions
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25% of Americans Don’t Exercise, Says CDC
Exercise is good for the body, brain, and soul. This is why it’s so important for us to maintain a physically active lifestyle. Unfortunately, not everyone is making fitness a priority and this can result in negative health consequences. So, how many of us are living a sedentary lifestyle? Well, according to a new report,…
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Why Genetic Testing Promotes Better Health
Genetic testing can help you determine which diet, lifestyle, and medication are best for your long-term health. Dr. Danny Meyersfield, CEO of DNAlysis Biotechnology, one of Africa’s premier genetic testing laboratories.explains. We are at a pivotal moment in healthcare. Advances in both the understanding and accessibility of genetic testing are giving healthcare professionals and their…
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Dr Ida Mbuthia Says Awareness Is Key to Reduce The Global Cancer Burden
4 February is World Cancer Day and 2022’s World Cancer day theme is “Close the care gap”. Initiated by the Union for International Cancer Control, World Cancer Day aims to unite the cancer community and reduce the global cancer burden. Dr Ida Mbuthia, Medical and Scientific Affairs Lead SSA, Roche Diagnostics explains. Approximately 8.2 million…
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ADF Extends $27.39 Million Grant To Support Renewable Energy In Ghana
News from Abidjan, 1 February 2022 – The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $27.39 million grant to Ghana for the development of renewable energy investments in the mini grid and net metering space. The project involves the development of 35 mini grids, standalone solar photovoltaic systems in 400 schools,…
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Living More Sustainably By Changing Your Buying Habits
It may just be the word of the year. But when it comes to living more sustainably, it’s difficult to know where to turn. There are so many different aspects of our lives in which we’re being urged to become more sustainable and earth-friendly. Everyone has a view, and they don’t always agree. Reducing waste…
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South Africa Considers Increasing Tax On E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes are increasingly coming under fire world over. Whether it be on health grounds or monetary considerations. Now South Africa’s National Treasury is asking for public comment by 7 February 2022 on its proposals to impose a specific excise tax on both the non-nicotine and nicotine solutions in e-cigarettes. Wesley Grimm, Senior Associate & Rudi…
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Living With Psoriasis. A Sufferer Shares Her Thoughts
Psoriasis, a common autoimmune disorder that impacts over a million South Africans,1 is often misunderstood to be a simple skin disorder. This couldn’t be further from the truth—psoriasis is a serious chronic disorder that negatively impacts the overall health of a person, and can present with serious co-morbidities such as heart, lung and kidney problems.2…
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What Will Happen To Your Sleep Cycle If You Avoid Alcohol This Month
Did you know that alcohol has a bad impact on your sleep cycle? And we all know how important good sleep is for our health. Alcohol consumption has been a huge side effect of the coronavirus pandemic; in a study carried out by Delamere, 22% of British adults had increased their consumption over the last…
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Faithful to Nature is SA’s first Retailer to Get B Corp Certified
Faithful to Nature is the first retailer in South Africa to become B Corp certified for its commitment to social and environmental sustainability. The wellness company has lead the way in terms of innovations like product transparency, sustainable packaging and carbon neutral delivery. Faithful to Nature has grown from a small start-up introducing South African…
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What Is Cuffing Season? Experts Weigh In on Seasonal Relationships
In 2017, “cuffing season” was shortlisted by Collins dictionary for its word of the year, defined as “the period of autumn and winter, when single people are considered likely to seek settled relationships rather than engage in casual affairs”. The word comes from “handcuffing” – the urge to handcuff yourself to another human being, to…