Eye scanner can detect molecular aging
An eye scanner that Boston University Medical School developed can detect molecular aging in people. The new technique provides an accurate measure of age-related damage and could, one day, play a role in routine clinical practice. Everyone ages, but not in the same way. Two people of exactly the same age may be in very […]
The only homemade chicken soup you need this flu season
This homemade chicken soup for cold and flu season will get you feeling better in no time. If you’re wondering how to make chicken soup, you’ll find that it is much easier than you think. Prep a batch now and stash it in your freezer so you don’t have to cook when you are under […]
Does Wearing a Mask Protect You from the Flu and Other Viruses?
When the United States experienced an outbreak of the swine flu in 2009, everyone was talking about how to reduce the spread of the virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source, vaccine availability was limited that year because the virus wasn’t identified until manufacturers had already started producing the annual vaccine. […]
Stopping the spread: What you can do to prevent flu
We will all be exposed to flu this winter, but not all of us will get sick. The best way to minimise the risk is clear – although it’s a far from perfect solution. What makes flu lethal? Flu’s familiarity belies its deadliness. This year marks the centenary of the deadliest pandemic of recent years, […]
Self-Care Tips During Winter
What to do when cold weather challenges mental health. It’s long been known that weather changes negatively affect mental health for many people. As the seasons change and there’s less sunlight during the day, children and adults can feel tired, irritable, and even sad. The limited sunshine, which regulates our circadian rhythm, results in metabolic changes that significantly affect […]
Can I have a flu vaccine if I’m sick? Or if I have COVID-19?
South Africans face a double risk to their health this year, namely contracting the latest seasonal flu and COVID-19 at the same time. You want to have your flu vaccine as soon as possible. But can you have it if you feel ill or have COVID-19? Many people are asking whether having a flu vaccine […]
What Mechanisms are Involved in Stress and Anxiety?
What is the biology of stress and anxiety? While a link between stress and anxiety seems plausible, the underlying biology is more complex than it appears. Stress Stress can be defined as the response to a threat to an organism’s homeostasis; these threats or stressors can be physiological (low blood sugar, low blood volume) or […]
Healthy does not have to be boring and tasteless
More than ever, South Africans need to take better care of their hearts as Covid-19 may pose a higher risk for patients with heart disease and diabetes. Pharma Dynamics’ Cooking from the Heart recipes – developed by well-known healthy food consultant, Heleen Meyer and dietitians from the Heart and Stroke Foundation – consist of more […]
How to Make Your Work-From-Home Space Better for Your Back
If you’re working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may already be feeling the toll it’s taking on your body. Instead of office desks and ergonomic chairs, you may find yourself sitting on sofas, beds, dining tables, or floors. In addition, we are all moving around less frequently. Unless you’re set up with a […]
Why It’s Important to Care for Your Mental Health
Mental health is integral to living a healthy, balanced life. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five American experience mental health issues which translates to more than 40 million adults a year. Our mental health encompasses our psychological, emotional and social well-being. This means it impacts how we feel, think […]