According to the British Medical Journal (BMJ) dietary advice on added sugar is damaging out health, warns Dr Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist. Malhotra believes that not only has this advice been manipulated by the food industry but it is also a risk factor for obesity and diet related diseases. He feels that the UK’s Scientific [...]

by lisa evans Maintaining a kiss-worthy, youthful-looking mouth requires more than just lip service. From teeth to lips and the surrounding skin, here’s what you can do: Healthy teeth for a pretty smile Don’t ruin a beautiful smile by revealing a lacklustre set of choppers. A shiny set of teeth can go a long way [...]

  Diabetes is emerging as a major public health concern. Here’s what you need to know. reports Kim Bell There are currently 50 million people living in South Africa. Of those, about 6,4 million, are living with diabetes. “Diabetes is already rapidly emerging as a major public health problem in South Africa,” says Dr Gabaza [...]

A study done by researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that weight loss improves sleep quality by about 20%. “We found that improvement in sleep quality was significantly associated with overall weight loss, especially belly fat,” senior study author, Kerry Stewart, a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School [...]