by Women's Health | Jan 23, 2014 | Health
Suffering from PCOS? PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is a hormonal condition that affects some young women, often resulting in insulin resistance. This is when the body does not use insulin well, resulting in too much insulin in the body. Excess insulin has been...
by Women's Health | Jan 22, 2014 | Health
It’s an underlying cause for many, many diseases. Inflammation. The word probably makes you think of a knee swollen from running or a bad sunburn – common problems that can be cured with the help of some ice or OTC meds. But there’s another kind of inflammation that...
by Women's Health | Dec 3, 2013 | Physical Health
The World Health Organisation predicts diabetes will be the seventh leading cause of death worldwide in 2030 – a fact that has the scientific community in a research frenzy. We took a peek inside the labs and found some exciting possibilities for the future and some...
by Women's Health | Nov 21, 2013 | Food & Nutrition
Potassium is a crucial nutrient in your diet, playing key roles in muscle strength, nerve function, and heart health. And if you don’t get enough — 4,700 milligrams (mg) a day, according to the USDA (or 5,100 mg if you’re breastfeeding) — it could lead to a...
by Women's Health | Oct 10, 2013 | Physical Health
According to the World Cancer Research Fund, South Africa is ranked 50th on the list of countries with the highest cancer prevalence. Among women, the most prevalent is breast cancer and statistics show that 1 in 29 South African women will be diagnosed with breast...
