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Eating healthy is a struggle for many South Africans, due to the rising cost of food, food insecurity and unhealthy eating habits. Diet is a major contributor to non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Despite their small living…

Faith Mutizira
August 23, 2023

This simple change can help reduce high blood pressure and save thousands of lives

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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the leading causes of death in South Africa. While a healthy diet seems inaccessible for many, doctors recommend this simple change to everyday eating.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 7, 2021

International Day for Older Persons During Covid-19

Limpopo grannies struggle with the isolation life under the Covid-19 lockdown

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In lockdown for over a year, Limpopo grannies have not been able to gather for regular exercises, access healthy meals nor medical check-ups, showing the isolating effects of the pandemic on the elderly.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
April 1, 2021

Families too poor to afford healthy food face added risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and more

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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for over half of deaths in South Africa. Poverty, limited resources and lack of healthy living programmes and regulations add to this burden.

Mogale Mojela
March 20, 2021

To save rural communities from junk food, raise awareness and the sugar tax, says health group

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In rural areas, unhealthy food is cheap and accessible while awareness about the dangers is low. That’s why the Healthy Living Alliance is kicking off a campaign in communities and lobbying government for a sugar tax increase.

Mogale Mojela
March 17, 2021

Sparking a fresh fruit revival in the heart of Venda

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Tshakhuma Fruit Market attracts tourists from all over South Africa, but locals consumption of the market’s offering of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts is dwindling, according to fruit vendors.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
March 9, 2020

Women advised: lose weight before conceiving

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Rising obesity amongst pregnant women is an increasing concern to health professionals because it puts their lives and that of their unborn babies at risk.

Marcia Moyana
February 10, 2020

Health minister supports the reduction of sugar in sweetened beverages

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Currently, the health promotion levy — implemented in April 2018 — is almost half of the World Health Organisation’s recommendation which research has shown could be more effective.

jamesthabo
November 19, 2019

Vhasane Farming Project: Picked from the earth, fresh on the plate

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An initiative in the North West supplies farm fresh vegetables to the needy at an affordable price to keep hunger at bay.

Graeme
September 5, 2019

Limpopo hospitals to serve healthier menu to curb obesity

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An unhealthy diet contributes to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Could a refreshed menu in the province's health facilities change this?

NdivhuwoMukwevho
July 4, 2019

Easter: How much chocolate is too much?

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It’s Easter time and children (and adults) are gearing up for an Easter egg hunt, but how much chocolate is too much and what constitutes a sugar binge versus a treat?

Bernadette Maguire
April 18, 2019

Janu-worry stress busters: The science behind some health therapies

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Many South Africans are returning to work this week but the December break hasn’t resulted in improvements in stress levels and overall mental health. The number of calls for help received by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group is just as high this January as the last months of 2019.

Amy Green
January 14, 2019

100 year-old woman’s secrets to good health

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Annah Tau has never bothered about trying to remain young - the resident of the Tembisa Old Age Home is 100 years old and says the main secret to living a long life is to avoid stress.