All posts tagged: exercise

The common cold

Unfortunately all of us have experienced some type of flu during our lives. Some cases worse than others, but eventually we all fight through it. We are at the end of winter in South Africa, but strange as it may be most of us get sick during this time. Each person has their own concoction

Are bananas as bad for you as cookies?

We live in a fast paced world and do not have ample time to sit down for proper breakfasts or lunches. We would rather eat small meals during the day. Eating 5-6 small meals during the day is healthier that eating 3 big meals, but as they say you are what you eat Some on-the-go

Calories!

We have been bombarded by calories over the past few years, this is mainly due to the high obesity rate in the world. Here are the top ten obese countries in the world: Nauru (a tiny pacific island). 95% of the people on this island are obese this is mainly due to a traditional ceremony

Bipolar disorder – The basic fact sheet

Bipolar disorder is also know as manic-depressive illness. The main symptoms of bipolar disorder is an unusual shift in mood, activity levels, energy levels and the inability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Bipolar is a very destructive illness as it damages relationships, effects your job and school performance and can even lead to suicidal thoughts

Do you know your migraine triggers?

Millions of people in the world get migraine, some worse than others. Women are more prone on getting migraine. Migraine are pulsing headaches on one or both sides of the head and often burrows behind one eye. Any sound, movement or light may seem to intensify the pain. Before the start of a migraine some

A Closer look at Shoulder Pain [InfoGraphic]

Us mere mortals are plagued by illness and bodily pain, and it only increases as we get older. Many times we don’t have any idea why a body part is painful, and when it comes to bones we are especially un-educated. We decided to share this infographic about shoulder pain to create more awareness regarding

Practical Ways to Maintain your Health in 12 Areas of your Body

Once a man can catch his own fish instead of relying on others to provide him with a fish, empowerment happens. This is what we hope to achieve through this infographic by Licensed Practical Nurse. We hope this practical guide will empower you to stay healthy and be preventative, and if something does go wrong

[InfoGraphic] What’s the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Most people are aware of the disease diabetes, but fewer people know that you get different types of diabetes, and fewer still know what is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. This informative infographic shows the difference between the 2, with reference to how it’s caused, what the symptoms are and if

InfoGraphic on Heart Disease [UK]

Without heeding the warning signs, you are flipping a coin in an almost 50/50 chance of surviving. Heart disease is on every continent, in every country, yet many people choose to ignore this life threatening disease. In fact, they exacerbate their chances through unhealthy lifestyles. Instead of lowering cholesterol we eat oily fast foods. To

Tips to Working out in the Workplace

Getting enough exercise while being stuck in an office can be a daunting task. This infographic by KTTape shows methods how you can utilize existing office furniture to your workout benefit. If you are an employer who values healthy employees (or you work for someone like that), incorporating yoga mats in break rooms, scheduling power