The 3 Most Common Neurological Diseases That Affect Women

by Women's Health | Feb 8, 2017 | Health

By Kristen Dold; Photography by Pixabay In 2014 the Ice-Bucket Challenge was everywhere… yet few people know the real facts about a group of troubling neurological diseases that affect many young women. Here’s all the info you need right now. All that ice,...

Pregnant? You Might Want To Stay Away From Liquorice

by Women's Health | Feb 7, 2017 | FitMama, Health

We all know that alcohol, sushi and large amounts of caffeine are big no-no’s when it comes to pregnancy. But a recent study in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that expectant mothers should also avoid liquorice. Glycyrrhizin, the natural sweetener...

So, What Exactly Is Motor Neurone Disease?

by Women's Health | Feb 6, 2017 | Health

Photography by Pixabay The facts behind the little talked about disease. By now we’re sure you’ve read the headlines — South African Rugby legend, Joost van der Westhuizen, has passed away after a long battle with motor neurone disease (also known as...

What Exactly Is ‘Sugar Tax’ — And What Does It Mean For Your Waistline?

by Women's Health | Feb 5, 2017 | Health

Photography by Pixabay When it comes to the effects of sugar, it’s not good news.  Last year Pravin Gordhan announced that, as of 1 April 2017, the “sugar tax” would come into effect in South Africa and health officials rejoiced. But fast-forward a...

Does Eating Meat Really Increase Your Cancer Risk?

by Women's Health | Feb 3, 2017 | Health

By Wanita Nicol and Michelle October; Photography by Unsplash Everyone’s talking about this WHO report that claims eating meat increases your cancer risk as much as smoking! Could it be true? WH breaks it down… It’s every braai-loving South African’s worst nightmare –...