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why South Africans need to can soft drinks

If South Africans don’t drastically reduce the number of cool drinks, juices and sugar-sweetened beverages they drink every day, there will be more than nine million obese adults in the country by 2017. Just three years ago, the country…

Why do I grunt when I bend over?

You never think it’s going to happen to you. Then suddenly you’re middle-aged and you find yourself grunting when you pick up something from the floor or groaning when you get out of the chair. Why do we do this? Is it a sign that we’re…

How do wounds heal?

Thank you for this excellent question, Simon. To explain how the body heals a break in the skin, I first need to explain a bit about how skin works. Did you know the skin is the largest organ in the body? It has three layers that protect…

You Know Early Signs Of Thyroid Disease

Despite its critical importance, many people don’t even know where their thyroid gland is located or what exactly it does. Wonder no more. The thyroid is a small gland shaped like a butterfly that drapes over the front of your windpipe. It…

5 Worst Drinks For Arthritis

When you have arthritis, inflammation is the enemy. Any food known to cause inflammation is better avoided unless you want to pay for it later with a painful flare-up. But it’s not just food. Your daily beverages can be the sneaky culprits…

How to Treat Pimples and Acne Naturally

Acne and pimples are a cause of concern for many people. Instead of rushing to torture your skin with harmful chemicals, here are some natural solutions that you should try first. 1. Egg Whites Egg whites are useful in making facial…