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Living with high cholesterol has not only scared a young woman, but also empowered her to take control of her lifestyle.

High cholesterol: Young woman empowered by condition

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The thought of being prone to a stroke or heart attack has helped a thirty-something year old female, living with hereditary high cholesterol, take charge of her life by eating correctly and staying healthy. Ruchay Sohawan was only 24 when…

NdivhuwoMukwevho
November 4, 2021

Youth Day – High youth unemployment rate is dooming millions to ill health: Editorial

Health

Youth unemployment is staggeringly high, a cause of ill-health and is in the spotlight this Youth Day.

Bibi-Aisha Wadvalla
June 16, 2021

Drop your habit: Smokers urged to quit on World No Tobacco Day

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As the world commemorates World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2021, South Africans are being urged to quit smoking,and adopt a healthier lifestyle.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 31, 2021

A stroke changed her ‘entire life for the worst’ but this stroke survivor found hope

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Living with a permanent disability induced by a stroke, this 41-year-old woman wants other stroke survivors to drew inspiration from her life and know that there is a life after stroke.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 10, 2021

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

Childhood obesity should be regarded as a threat to children’s rights, says expert

Health

Increasing rates of obesity among children should be framed as a critical issue, according to global health experts. Addressing overweight and obesity early on could preventing the development of other noncommunicable diseases.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
April 20, 2021

Childhood obesity to rise rapidly in the coming years

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Obesity is a fast growing disease in South Africa, with one in eight children now living with obesity. Poverty and access to processed foods are worsening this non-communicable disease, say experts.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
March 19, 2021

Stroke survivor uses his lifestyle shift to raise awareness about healthy eating and exercise

Health

To mark World Stroke day, a father of three hopes his illness and resulting shift to a healthy lifestyle will inspire others to prevent strokes.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
October 27, 2020

Stroke survivor uses her experience to help others reclaim their lives

Health

Letlhogonolo Modise was a teenager when she suffered a stroke. On her journey to recovery and independence, Modise wants to create a community of survivors.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
October 9, 2020

Popular heart medication recalled in SA due to cancer fears

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A commonly-used heart medication in South Africa has been recalled due to a recently-revealed potential link to cancer.

Amy Green
July 24, 2018

A 13-year-old forced to become mom’s caregiver

Our Health

MPUMALANGA – The 13-year-old daughter of a single mother who recently survived a second stroke has become the woman’s caregiver.

cynthiamaseko
July 10, 2018

Plan to tackle heart attacks, strokes to save 100-million lives

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Global control of blood pressure, salt reduction and artificial trans fats elimination could save 100 million lives.

Amy Green
September 13, 2017

Many can’t afford a healthy diet

Health, News

The Heart and Stroke Foundation has urged South Africans to check their blood pressure readings and follow a healthy diet – but poverty and the high food prices put a healthy diet out of reach of many people in the country.