World AIDS Day is commemorated each year on the 1st of December and is an opportunity for every community to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV and remember those who have died. HIV and AIDS in South Africa South Africa has been...
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. Diabetes can develop either due to inadequate or non-production of insulin or result from your body’s inability to use or respond to the insulin it does produce....
Whether you’re 25 or 45, eating a nutrient-dense diet is key to staying healthy, lean, and strong. For men, that means making sure you eat three well-balanced meals every day, including breakfast. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), men who skip a...
Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in men. Globally, more than 1.4 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Know the facts and act early. EARLY DETECTION IS KEY. The difference between early detection and late detection can be life and...
What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle. The word osteoporosis means “porous bone.” The condition is the most common bone disease, and is most commonly found in older adults, people assigned female at birth, and people of Caucasian...
Why does exercise make us feel better, mentally? Often, people who exercise regularly do it simply because it makes them feel good. Exercise can boost your mood, concentration and alertness. It can even help give you a positive outlook on life. The link between...
If you are a woman experiencing depression, an anxiety disorder, or another mental health condition, you are not alone. According to a recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about 23 percent of the female population, have...
The term menopause is used to describe an event or a period in a woman’s life. In some contexts, it is used to designate a period of several years, typically the time when a woman is in her 40’s through the decade of her 50’s and beyond. Strictly...
Prevention is better than cure. For you to be healthy, various systems in your body need to work together and work well. The problem is that you can’t always judge how healthy you are by how well you feel. Take control of your health with routine screening tests...
WHAT IS HEPATITIS? Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. It is commonly the result of a viral infection, but there are other possible causes of hepatitis. These include autoimmune hepatitis and hepatitis that occurs as a secondary result of...
Tuberculosis AwarenessTuberculosis (TB), often portrayed as a relic of the […]
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Cancer AwarenessCancer awareness is a crucial aspect of public health, […]
World Braille DayWorld Braille Day is a significant occasion celebrated […]