Wellness
Devlin Brown at the water cooler | Investing in a trainer will lift a weight off the shoulders
Professional guidance when starting a strength-training programme will prevent injuries
By Devlin Brown
Devlin Brown at the water cooler | Why the efficacy and safety of peptides is such a hot topic
While some are regulated and available by prescription, many prompt strong warnings
By Devlin Brown
Township scientist targets cheaper hypertension drugs for Africa
Research into flow chemistry could lower drug prices and boost local manufacturing
By Siphosethu Kota
Effective shingles vaccine will be out of reach for the poor
Shingrix will arrive in SA this year but affordability may prove a barrier
By Iza Trengove
Devlin Brown at the Water Cooler | Focused breathwork: a shortcut to energy and calm
Structured breathing exercises are purported to outperform mindfulness meditation
By Devlin Brown
Devlin Brown at the water cooler | Gyms strengthen your defences against viruses
Research shows the level of risk depends more on how crowded a venue is than its type
By Devlin Brown
Devlin Brown at the water cooler | Poor eating choices offset the power of nutrition
Combining macronutrients affects your hormones, which dictate how the food is used
By Devlin Brown
CHRISTOPHER W MPEHLE | The financial architecture of healthcare access
Lessons from the National Health Insurance Act and the universal coverage debate
By Christopher W Mpehle
Devlin Brown at the Water Cooler | Strength training: benefits of heavy and light lifting
Mixing both types of training will increase overall wellness and help you live longer
By Devlin Brown
Malnutrition begins before conception
Research shows the first 1,000 days of life shapes the brain and immune resilience
By Heather Dugmore
MARIKA SBOROS | Doctors stick to statins against cholesterol despite controversy
Cholesterol-lowering drugs remain central to treatment despite controversy
By Marika Sboros
Devlin Brown at the water cooler | Padel payoff is that exercise can be fun
Strength and cardiovascular training can boost health benefits of playing padel
By Devlin Brown
How water scarcity exposes global gender inequality
Billions lack access to water and sanitation as efforts fall short of global targets
By Gonzalo Delacámara
Devlin Brown at the Water Cooler | Studies link gut microbiome to weight gain
Diet, genetics and lifestyle all shape your microbiome, and your waistline
By Devlin Brown
Stress puts health of professionals at risk, report finds
Profmed survey finds stress has shifted from isolated incidents to a persistent issue
By By Yvonne Fontyn
