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Living positive with HIV
Antiretroviral medications (ARVs) have changed the lives of millions of people all over the world. Why is it so important? Because it’s the only medication that’s known to help manage the disease we call HIV/Aids. How Have ARVs Changed Life? Without treatment life expectancy of an HIV positive person was around 10 years and people […]
We answer your top 10 health questions
We gave your top 10 most popular health questions to our resident doctor to answer – this is what Dr Thomson came back with:
Don’t lose your child in a public place
It’s the holidays, and that means crowded shopping malls, busy beaches and packed parks like Ratanga Junction, Gold Reef City and uShaka Marine World. Nothing can equal the panic you feel when a little one gets lost in the crowd, and it can happen in a flash. Here are some tips to keep track of […]
Joost van der Westhuizen’s robotic suit
Joost van der Westhuizen – we’ll never forget him. Our Blue Bull and Bok scrum-half who was part of the team that won the 1995 Rugby World Cup, announcing South Africa’s dominant return to international sport.
Office party do’s and don’ts
Is your company having an end-of-year office party this year? It’s great to be able to see your colleagues outside of the work environment, but there’s a fine line between having a fun conversation and an inappropriate one. You need to be careful – Here are some essential office party do’s and don’ts!
The 3 P’s to avoid financial overindulgence during the festive season
The festive season is almost upon us and with it comes a few end-of-year indulgences. Just like a healthy lifestyle, everything needs to happen in moderation. If you overspend during the silly season, you could risk becoming over-indebted or struggling to get back into your monthly financial routine. Here are a few tips to help […]
Cholesterol – a major risk of heart disease
High cholesterol is one of the major risk factors of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. However, you can successfully lower bad cholesterol levels by making certain diet and lifestyle changes. Remember, the body only requires a small amount of cholesterol to function in top form, and when too much cholesterol is present in the […]
5 Weird pain facts
We all think we know what pain is, but the truth of the matter is that we actually don’t. While we can feel physical and emotional pain, scientists don’t really know how to explain it. Pain isn’t just something that hurts and it’s more than just electrical impulses sent through our nerves. Here’re five lesser-known […]
Real toys for kids
Even though electronic games and gadgets are all the rage, remember that the way kids develop their motor skills has not changed. So, between the iPad and the games consoles, include some real toys that help your kids to learn and (bonus) don’t drain the power-grid!
8 Skin-tingling facts
From acne and age spots to stretch marks and everything else in between, our skin has it all. It is the largest organ in the body, so there’s obviously a lot to say about it, and we’re just scratching the surface with these 10 skin-tingling facts!
The other side of diabetes: Facts you might not know
Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the world and without a radical change in our lifestyle, it’s only going to get worse. Today is World Diabetes Day and the aim is educate people about the ins and outs of diabetes. But instead of looking the causes and symptoms, which you can find […]
Exam Stress: The Final Push
How are you coping? No doubt exams have taken their toll on you physically and mentally, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel – you’re nearly there! It’s time for the final push! Here are some tips to get you over the final hurdle.
*The Hello Doctor advice service is free to clients. There is an additional paid for service that offers more than just free advice over the phone, where the doctors can diagnose and treat certain conditions and electronically prescribe certain schedule medications. This is deemed a virtual telehealth consultation and charged at R265 per consultation and payable by the client using available medical scheme benefits or HealthSaver+ funds, credit or debit card.