For clear vision and a great swimming experience, Speedo’s Aquapure Goggle features anti-fog lenses and an ergonomic soft seal for enhanced comfort, reduced eye marks and maximum leak resistance. In addition to anti-fog technology, the Aquapure Goggle features UV lenses to protect your eyes from the...
People living with diabetes are at greater risk of contracting flu than non-diabetics, research shows. This is because diabetes sufferers are more likely to have an impaired immune system and are more susceptible to colds and flu infections, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). “Patients with...
Eliminating foot ulcers could cut medical costs for diabetics by almost half, according to research. A recent US study by The Analysis Group showed that foot ulcers led to large medical bills for diabetics – almost double the other costs of treating the condition, according to...
Speedo SA has introduced a range of swimwear designed by women to shape and smooth their bodies for maximum confidence in and out of the water. The Speedo Sculpture range was created after the analysis of over 5 400 female body shapes to create swimsuits...
Sports and lifestyle company, Brand ID, has announced the acquisition of the full portfolio of sports brands from Super-Brands, catapulting it into one of the largest sports and lifestyle brand marketing and distribution companies in SA.
Open communication, mental well-being and a healthy sex life may all contribute to a blissful Valentine’s Day and a thriving relationship. In South Africa, lack of communication accounts for 70% of all relationship breakdowns while a lack of sexual intimacy plays a huge part in divorce...
You are what you eat! What you put into your body determines what you look like on the outside. Your skin tells you what is happening in your body. Dryness, acne, puffiness, and bad pigmentation can all be signs of a poor diet. Your skin indicates how...
As thousands of children head back to school this month, the threat of lice infestation looms large for some as summer is the most common month for lice activity. And, research shows that almost half of South African children are expected to contract life at some...
So the long-awaited end-of-year holiday is finally here. Your bags are packed and off you go. Excitement is at an all time high and then….ouch! you break a tooth, lose a crown or start to suffer painful tooth ache. Murphy’s Law somehow often prevails over holiday...
A group of golfers, including South African sports celebrities Jacques Kallis, Nick Mallet, Jake White and Francois Pienaar, have raised and donated almost R650 000 to help fund several struggling community organisations. The sports stars were among about 1000 golfers who played in the week-long Cadiz Steenberg...
South Africa’s first robotic surgery system was launched at The Urology Hospital on Wednesday, 2 October 2013, marking a new era in high tech health care.
The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System is set to take surgery to the next level as it is ideal for both complex and delicate surgeries such as the removal of the prostate gland (prostatectomy). The robotic system will be operational at the hospital in Pretoria from 21 October.
An engaged couple took honours at the Similasan Tandem Surfing Championships at Muizenberg, Cape Town, over the weekend.
Tandem surfing involves two surfers, either on a longboard or stand up paddle (SUP) board, executing maneuvers and lifts for score in an attempt to walk away with the winner’s trophy.
Cape golfers at one of the world’s top golf estates are set to play in a week-long fund-raising tournament this month to keep a centre which assists disabled children afloat and to help fund several other community organisations.
The Cadiz Steenberg Classic, from October 27 to November 2, draws around 1000 golfers annually to the unique, week-long tournament at the premier Steenberg Golf Estate in Cape Town -- voted by Condé Nast as the number one golf resort in SA and number two in the world.
A caffeine complex has been scientifically shown to help stem hair loss in females, providing hope for millions of women suffering from what was once widely believed to be an exclusively male problem.
Millions of women the world over lose hair after menopause, largely due to decreasing estrogen which protects roots against the male hormone, testosterone. After menopause, estrogen levels drop and the impact of testosterone increases, sometimes resulting in a receding hair line, hair becoming thinner and hair falling out prematurely.
