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Healthy eating: ECD kids ditch sweets for homegrown greens

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Trying to get children to form healthy eating habits from a young age is a major challenge faced by parents and teachers alike. But an Early Childhood Development (ECD) educator, believes that the younger kids are when introduced to a healthier lifestyle, the better - and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

Pamela Madonsela
July 20, 2021

Sparking a fresh fruit revival in the heart of Venda

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Tshakhuma Fruit Market attracts tourists from all over South Africa, but locals consumption of the market’s offering of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts is dwindling, according to fruit vendors.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
March 9, 2020

Amidst water challenges, councillors train to remain healthy

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Morning exercise sessions are improving the health and wellness of Maluti-a-Phofung councillors. It also gives them an edge when dealing with concerns, such as the current water crisis.

Teboho
October 22, 2019

Doctor sounds health warning bell for villagers

Our Health

Many villagers in rural Vhembe binge on cheap traditional beer, don’t have access to nutritious meals and don’t exercise – a triple combination that can prove lethal.

Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
July 24, 2019

Karate instructor aims to give obesity the chop

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This Eastern Cape father uses karate and gardening to keep young and elderly members of his community healthy and active.

Zizo Zikali
June 21, 2019

Doctor’s secrets to a healthy and long life

Our Health

This rural doctor is used to writing scripts for medication, but he has now written a manuscript.

Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
May 21, 2019

Obesity on the rise in rural communities

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Obesity rates continue to soar but people in rural areas are most at risk, say experts.

Health-e News
May 15, 2019

100 year-old woman’s secrets to good health

Our Health

Annah Tau has never bothered about trying to remain young - the resident of the Tembisa Old Age Home is 100 years old and says the main secret to living a long life is to avoid stress.

Marcia Moyana
October 25, 2018

Obesity: is it you or ‘the system’?

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South Africans are getting fatter every year. Is it because we lack self-control or is it because big food companies are ruthlessly targeting this country? Kerry Cullinan, Amy Green and Pontsho Pilane report.

kerrycullinan, kerrycullinan and kerrycullinan
October 15, 2018

Sugary drinks tax nets almost R800-million

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The tax on sugary drinks tax has already generated almost R800-million since it was introduced on 1 April, according to Treasury.

Amy Green
September 19, 2018

Can higher ‘sin taxes’ help the economy?

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The sugary drinks tax has already generated almost R800-million, and there is a growing call for even higher “sin taxes” to help reverse the VAT increase. HEALTH-E NEWS’ Amy Green reports.

Amy Green
September 17, 2018

Smokers at high risk for oral HPV and throat cancer

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A new study confirms smokers are at higher risk of oral HPV infection, which causes throat cancer.

Amy Green
August 21, 2018

WHO Commission criticised over sugar taxes in new report

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) Independent High-Level Commission on NCDs' new report, Time to Deliver, called for urgent action against chronic diseases and mental disorders, the globe's leading cause of death and ill-health, but failed to include a recommendation on taxing sugary beverages.

Amy Green
June 7, 2018

Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day

News, Our Health

Almost two months after many people made their New Year resolutions to eat healthier and exercise more, February 22 is the marking of Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day.

Ramatamo
February 22, 2018

Joburg gogos use boxing to keep fit

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A group of grannies from Cosmo City, a township north of Johannesburg, have taken up boxing as a means to keep fit and strong – claiming they feel “powerful and light” after training.

Ramatamo
January 8, 2018

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