Health Articles

Health benefits of exercise
15:12 (GMT+2), Thu, 09 May 2013
10 May is World Move for Health Day. Get moving and maintain and improve your family’s health with these fun activities …... Read more

Asthma, what you need to know
14:15 (GMT+2), Fri, 03 May 2013
Asthma is a common condition, affecting about 15% of children and one in 20 adults. Here’s what you need to know about the symptoms and triggers of asthma …... Read more

Stem Cell Storage
10:31 (GMT+2), Fri, 03 May 2013
When you think ‘stem cells’ you probably think of the all the controversy surrounding embryonic stem cell research, but there are other options - and they may be available to you.... Read more

Vaccination myths busted Part 1
07:39 (GMT+2), Wed, 24 April 2013
With so many false immunisation statements out there, it’s no wonder only about 85% of children in South Africa are vaccinated during their first year of life. We dispel the myths …... Read more

Vaccination myths busted Part 2
07:38 (GMT+2), Wed, 24 April 2013
Vaccinations are the single most important way to protect children against serious diseases. They’re also one of the most cost effective health interventions, saving three million lives globally each year, but still many parents choose not to immunise their children. We rounded up the facts ...... Read more

Get your pre-pregnancy body back and win!
12:03 (GMT+2), Wed, 10 April 2013
Do you want to lose those last stubborn kilos and look and feel healthier? Enter the 13-week well i am challenge which will not only transform your body, but your life too! Plus you can win great prizes!... Read more

Everything you need to know about allergies
08:26 (GMT+2), Mon, 08 April 2013
Allergies can have a negative effect on your child’s quality of life. We asked two allergy experts to share their advice.... Read more

Keep your weight in check this Easter
10:19 (GMT+2), Thu, 28 March 2013
With Easter - comes delicious chocolates wrapped in fancy paper (that you just have to try), rich puddings and calorie-laden meals. Follow these tips, suggested by Weigh-Less to keep your weight in check this weekend ...... Read more

What you need to know about Autism
09:34 (GMT+2), Thu, 28 March 2013
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the world, affecting 67 million people globally, but yet there aren’t many educational facilities available in South Africa to teach children with Autism.... Read more

Dealing with lice
13:24 (GMT+2), Fri, 22 March 2013
A new “lice alert” social media platform has been established where South African’s can let each other know about outbreaks of new infestations. Here’s what to do when your child gets lice …... Read more