One of the world's leading scientists in hair loss, Dr Adolf Klenk will visit SA next week in the wake of a new, independent study which backs his discovery that caffeine promotes hair growth. Dr Adolf Klenk, from German cosmeceutical company, the Dr Wolff Group, discovered...
Speedo’s Danie Marais, 22, pipped Myles Brown and Chad Ho in a thrilling finish to the inaugural Sanlam Cape Mile swim, near Cape Town, on Saturday, 14 February. Marais finished in 17:41, a second ahead of Brown, 22,(17:40) and Midmar Mile “king” Ho, 23, (17:44) in a...
Visiting your dentist regularly is not only a pre-requisite for healthy teeth, but may also help identify more serious health problems. Dentist, Dr Marc Sher, says dental and oral discomfort may sometimes signal more serious health issues such as anaemia, diabetes, Crohn’s disease and mouth ulcers. Sher...
With the holiday season over, many of us are back at the gym working out frantically, starting a new diet and putting unnecessary pressure on ourselves to lose weight. Nutritional consultant Vanessa Ascencao (www.vdanutrition.com) advises that a quick-fix approach may cause more harm than good. Ascencao says...
While the “selfie” craze makes waves around the world, experts warn that physical contact in group photos may lead to an increase in the spread of head lice. Head lice are small, wingless parasites which live on human hair and feed on blood drawn from the scalp,...
Two extreme athletes will begin a 200km swim down the polluted Wilge River in the Free State on Monday afternoon to highlight the plight of South Africa’s deteriorating waterways. Globally renowned extreme swimmers, Andrew Chin, 45, and Toks Viviers, 52, are taking to the polluted Wilge...
Media personalities joined Speedo SA at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa in Cape Town to learn a few basic tips from Coach Ross Johnston from Swim4life and the small changes they can make to their swim technique to transform their swim forever. Speedo...
Linola Mascot, Lino came to the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge in Gauteng to introduce thousands of cyclists to a new breathable protective balm to help prevent chafing now available in SA! Play the video below. ...
[caption id="attachment_911" align="alignnone" width="640"] Making a difference: Xylon van Eyk, Marcel Kloepping, Jörg Ludewig (former Pro), Gerald Ciolek (MTN Qhubeka) and Jens Vögele at the 947 Momentum Cycle Challenge, shortly after they announced that Alpecin caffeine based anti-hair loss shampoo will donate 20 bicycles to...
Hair loss is more prevalent in middle-aged SA men than erectile dysfunction (ED) and negatively affects their self-esteem and social life, according to a new survey. Almost 40% of 600men between 20 and 65 polled in the survey say they are showing signs of hair loss. This...
The manufacturers of Alpecin, one of the world’s most effective anti-hair loss shampoos and a major player in international cycling, has donated 20 bicycles to an impoverished KwaZulu Natal community through the Qhubeka Foundation. Alpecin, a caffeine-based shampoo to stem hereditary hair loss in males, has...
1Speedo SA has been appointed as the swim partner of the Sanlam Cape Mile, organizers, Stillwater Sports, announced this week. “The aim of the Sanlam Cape Mile is to create a special, well-organized, safe mass swim that is ideal for the whole family”, says Michael Meyer,...
About one in six South African couples of reproductive age experience difficulty in falling pregnant, with fertility problems affecting both men and women equally. The causes of infertility include retrograde ejaculation, impotence, hormone deficiency, environmental pollutants, scarring from STDs or decreased sperm count (in males). In...
Three quarters of South Africans are believed to be deficient in magnesium – an essential nutrient responsible for hundreds of chemical reactions in our bodies – contributing to heart disease, diabetes, stress, insomnia and muscle injury. Magnesium is associated with thousands more chemical reactions, is required...
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.