by Kieran Legg | Jan 28, 2026 | Nutrition
Around 1 in 4 adults in South Africa has high cholesterol, according to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. And that’s an issue, because high cholesterol can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease by causing plaque build-up in the arteries and...
by Mens Health | Oct 8, 2025 | Health
Heart attacks and strokes have a lot in common. Both are medical emergencies, and both involve blood not reaching where it needs to go. If you think you’re having either, call emergency services (10177 or your nearest hospital) right away. Knowing which is which can...
by Kelleigh Korevaar | Oct 6, 2025 | Fitness
How many pushups can you do in a row? Two? Ten? Fifteen? Forty? One Hundred? Well, if you can do 40 pushups in a row, you could have a 96% lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than those who can do less than 10 pushups, according to a 2019 JAMA Network Open...
by Kieran Legg | Aug 28, 2024 | Health
With plenty of us cooped up in officers or comfy WFH setups, we’re spending way too much time on our butts. And while it’s not exactly breaking news that your sedentary hours could be wrecking your overall health, research has lifted the lid on a plethora of...
by Kieran Legg | Sep 4, 2023 | Health
We’ve been told time and time again that laughter is the best medicine, but besides keeping stand-up comedians in business, there’s been little science to back up this grinning prescription. However, new research has confirmed that a daily dose of comedy might be one...
