It seems drinking whisky and cigars can increase your lifespan – sounds crazy, right? Well, Richard Overton, USA’s oldest veteran is 108 years old and has been drinking whisky and smoking cigars for the majority of his life.
So, is this man just genetically gifted or could his routine be the key to living a longer life? Continue reading “Whisky and cigars – The solution to living a longer life?”
“So, you’ve been busy, my friend. You’ve caused a lot of trouble, using your addictiveness on people who don’t fully understand how dangerous you actually are! But we’ve got you this time! Here’s the proof.”
Continue reading “The line-up: Booze under the spotlight”
Adverts tell us we can’t live without them. Pharmacies stock hundreds of different brands, each claiming to be the best…but, are multivitamins as effective as they are claimed to be? Does it matter at which time of the day you wash one down? Continue reading “Should you be taking multivitamin supplements?”
Test your knowledge of fertility in this quiz! Continue reading “Are you a fertility expert?”
Think quickly! How much is a meal for one at your favourite restaurant? How much is a packet of nappies? More often than not, a single packet of nappies, which won’t last even one month, will cost you the same as going to eat out. Then comes baby wipes, clothes, baby washing powder, toiletries and baby food, and all the time that goes into buying them. That’s a lot of ‘me’ time & money that’s no longer for you. Continue reading “Baby food hacks”
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A packed lunch could a be a highlight for your little one when the lunch bell rings. A yummy box packed with a nutritious sandwich, juice, some fruit and a little treat is one of the best things you can provide for your growing child. If you’re not sure what you should pack in your child’s lunchbox, then take a look at our infographic: Continue reading “A healthy lunch for your kids”
Where did I suddenly get this belly? Many women notice an increase in belly fat at or after the arrival of menopause, even if they aren’t actually gaining weight. This is due to decreasing levels of oestrogen which influence the distribution of fat in the body. Continue reading “Beat that menopausal belly fat”
The Ebola outbreak raging through the West African countries of Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia has just become more personal for South Africa. According to a news story run by Reuters, Nigerian health authorities are holding a South African national for Ebola testing. Continue reading “South African national suspected Ebola case”
Kidney stones: they sound like something that only happens to the elderly, but this condition can affect young people too – let’s see what they are, and how you can avoid them. Continue reading “What are kidney stones?”
Spring is here, but so are those horrible spring allergy triggers! Itchy, sneezing, and a runny nose – it may feel like a cold but at this time of year there’s a good chance that you’re suffering from seasonal allergies. You and millions of others.
Luckily, there is effective medication to prevent and treat the symptoms of allergies, but you do need to know how to identify and manage your triggers.
Continue reading “Do you get seasonal allergies?”
Whether it’s just for the occasional headache or sore stomach, or a chronic condition like diabetes, we all have to take some kind of medication sooner or later. With that in mind, take a read through these need-to-know medication safety tips before you start popping pills. Continue reading “6 Things you should never do with medication”
