Many people only know the basics about vitamin D and that it comes from exposure to the sun, but vitamin D, and getting enough of it, is crucial for healthy bones, good heart health, a healthy immune system, reducing inflammation and the prevention of certain diseases.
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If you’re unfit, or going straight from couch to tarmac, it’s essential that you take the necessary steps to build up your fitness and strengthen your legs and muscles to prevent injury and the dreaded “runner’s knee” – a pain or inflammation that occurs around or under the kneecap.
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Stomach aches and cramps are the worst, but what sometimes make them even more severe is not knowing what’s wrong.
We’ve put together a list of possible signs of the most common causes of stomach pain and how to effectively treat them.
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With the summer season upon us we all want to look our best and that means lots of sweating. We all know it’s important to drink a lot of water to keep ourselves hydrated, but with the days getting hotter it’s more important than ever to focus on our fluids all day long.
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The word cancer is enough to strike fear into even the toughest of hearts, but fortunately, if caught early enough, breast cancer is not necessarily fatal.
This does not mean it’s not serious. Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer in women both globally and in South Africa. ... Views: 1011
Your thyroid is a tiny butterfly-shaped gland found at the base of your neck, a gland that weighs less than an ounce but plays a critical role in your body. The thyroaid produces two important hormones, thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3) that maintain the rate at which your body uses ... Views: 1231