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How a few extra steps a week can prevent depression

How a few extra steps can prevent depression

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A new study has shown moderate increases in exercise can help prevent one in five cases of depression among women. Several global studies show the link between physical activity and mental well-being, but this is the first study of its kind done…

LililtaG
October 19, 2022

Mental wellbeing: South Africans hit rock bottom on global list

Mental wellbeing: SA hits rock bottom on global list

Health, Mental Health, News, Our Health

The latest Mental State of the World report has identified South Africa as the lowest-ranked country based on mental wellbeing. It also revealed how the mental health of younger generations has plummeted; growing up in an internet-dominated and inequitable world. …

NdivhuwoMukwevho
March 18, 2022

New book tackles often-taboo topic of menstruation.

Menstruation: New book ‘Flow’ tackles often-taboo topic

News, Women's Health

Written by three women, 'Flow: the book about menstruation' is aimed at revolutionising the conversation about menstruation and helping people better understand of the often-taboo topic.

Marcia Moyana
August 24, 2021

High rates of gender-based violence linked to high rates of HIV infection among women, study shows

Gender Based Violence

There is a link between HIV infection and gender-based violence, a study shows. The cultural and economic issues that prevent women from speaking up, also create a climate for intimate partner violence.

Nthusang Lefafa
December 17, 2020

Double burden: Covid-19 has made the load women carry even heavier than before

Health

Even before the pandemic, women carried an unequal burden of social, cultural and economic ills. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated this, with the effects of lockdown disproportionately affecting women, write Charlotte Motsoari and Amina Mwaikambo at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation.

healthe
September 15, 2020

#YouthDay: Covid-19 complicates young women’s lives

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Due to the national lockdown many young women faced unexpected challenges, such as income loss, contraception shortages and having to live with abusive, or homophobic family members, explains the Commission for Gender Equality.

Nelisiwe Msomi
June 16, 2020

[Op-Ed]Sexual and reproductive health and rights are an important component of human rights

Health

As South Africa joins the global community in fighting a pandemic, this presents an opportune moment to also reflect holistically on our health system, especially health services for womxn. As today marks World Health Day, it’s also important to remind ourselves of the importance of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for our overall health and well-being. By Angelica Pino, Programmes Director, Sonke Gender Justice.

AngelicaPino
April 7, 2020

Intersex no-person’s land

News

Two intersex activists speak about growing up outside tradition notions of being male or female.

Bernadette Maguire
May 22, 2019

Tackling rape culture in schools

News

How do we create a generation of young women who know their rights and young men who are less likely than their fathers to raise their fists? The Department of Basic Education believes we can learn from Sweden, and improve sexuality education in schools to teach learners about gender inequality, power, violence, and rape culture.

Amy Green
January 22, 2018

Health-e launches IZWI LAMI anti-rape campaign

News

Health-e's anti-rape campaign invites rape survivors to share their stories, contact counselling services and campaign for packages of care.

kimharrisberg
June 26, 2017

Transgender and HIV: stigma sabotages prevention

Gender Based Violence, Health, Men's Health

Transgender people are one of the key populations identified as being at a higher risk of HIV - but they face stigma from society and healthcare workers. One transgender man explains why his community "needs attention now".

Amy Green
December 5, 2016

SA girls more obese than boys, but why?

Health, Women's Health

This World Obesity Day experts warn of an emerging epidemic among our nation’s children. But why is it that girls, especially those living in urban areas, have obesity rates that double their age group’s average?

Amy Green
October 11, 2016

Invest in teen girls and protect them from violence

Gender Based Violence, Health, Women's Health

South Africa urged to invest in young women and teen girls this World Population Day

Amy Green
July 11, 2016

Fast facts: Women and smoking

Gender Based Violence, Health, Women's Health

While South African women are less likely to smoke than men, ladies often smoke more cigarettes per day than guys. Health-e brings you eight facts you might not know about women and smoking.

wilmastassen
September 2, 2013

Homeopathy is working

Health

OPINION:My perspective on Dr Colvin's condemnation of homeopathy is that he has committed a 'straw person' fallacy, in which an argument is presented which is based on a misrepresentation of the opponent's position.

February 18, 2008

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