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Diabetes 1 in 5 people over the age of 35 have Diabetes, and more than half of them are unaware of it! Read more Honeyed Creme Brulee Recipe Justine Drake from Pick n Pay makes Honeyed creme brulee. Try this great dessert is the perfect treat for dinner parties! Read more Sugar or Sweetener The Dr Mol Show discusses the benefits of using sweeteners instead of sugar Read more Psychosomatic nature of diabetes Dr John Demartini has spent close on 4 decades studying the psycho-somatic nature of human beings. He joins Dr Mol to discuss the subject of diabetes. Read more Low GI Knowing your GI values is a good way to manage a diet that will keep diabetic symptoms at bay Read more Diabetics and training Lisa Raleigh chats to Nathan Row from Lonehill Estate about keeping fit with his diabetes. Read more

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04/04/12 | Hypertension
by Dr Michael Mol
Hypertension Some time back I went to sleep with perfectly normal blood pressure, an unremarkable 120/80. The following day, I woke up in a blood pressure danger zone. What happened? My blood pressure didn't spike overnight, somebody shifted the goal posts ... and revised blood ... [read more]

05/04/12 | About Andrea du Plessis
by Andrea du Plessis
About Andrea du Plessis Andrea du Plessis (B.Sc Dietetics, M.Phil Exercise Science) is a registered dietician with a passion for healthcare through nutrition, natural remedies and a healthy lifestyle. As head of customer care at Vital Health Foods, she regularly presents talks and ed... [read more]

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A Stanford researcher has developed a paper-thin, stamp-sized heart monitor that can be worn under a plaster on the wrist and help detect stiff arteries and cardiovascular problems.
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Diet swap provides clue to colorectal cancer risk
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Acupuncture relieves indigestion
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Putting group fitness classes in the proper light
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Short paramedic courses under fire
The Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) has proposed that all short course paramedic qualifications be closed, says report
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