HEALTH FOR EVERYONE

HEALTH FOR EVERYONE

  It is world health day and the theme of this year is Health for everyone. Health can be defined as being free from illness or injury.  Nutrition plays a big role in the contribution towards health.  Yet nutritional needs are different for each individual.  Our...
CHILDHOOD OBESITY

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Childhood obesity is a reality. A South African survey reported that 18.1% of children between the ages of two and five years are overweight – that is almost one in every five! Being overweight or obese at a young age puts children at a greater risk of...
WOMEN’S HEALTH

WOMEN’S HEALTH

  August is the month dedicated to women! That is why we thought to share a few tips and guidelines in order to optimise women’s health. Women are prone to a number of diseases and conditions throughout their lifecycle – they have an increased risk of...
To Exercise or Not to Exercise?

To Exercise or Not to Exercise?

Exercise can prevent or postpone the onset of a disease by acting directly on the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (the heart and lungs), and indirectly on METABOLISM, BODY MASS and BODY COMPOSITION (muscle, bone and fat). Exercise is an essential part of everyday life because...