5 things an endocrinologist wishes you knew about diabetes
Dr Elmo Pretorius, a specialist physician and endocrinologist at Mediclinic Vergelegen, breaks down a few common myths about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Is your lifestyle making you sick? Determine your diabetes risk {Infographic}
Many everyday lifestyle decisions can lead to Type 2 diabetes. Here’s how these often unnoticed lifestyle risk factors add up to skyrocket your diabetes risk.
Gut reaction: How gut health affects your wellness
It isn’t just about digestion. Scientists refer to your gut as your second brain because it affects your overall physical and mental wellness too.
Are your gut bacteria making you sick? [infographic]
Your gut bacteria play a role in more bodily functions than you might imagine. How do you know if your gut – or microbiome – is making you sick? And what makes your microbiome healthy?
How to live longer, according to a GP
We all know we should drink more water, exercise and eat better if we want a long and healthy life. A GP shares his tips on how to live longer.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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Orthorexia: Can clean eating be bad for you?
If you have orthorexia it means you take ‘clean’ eating a little too far. Berna Harmse, a clinical dietician practicing at Mediclinic Panorama, explains further.
6 Ways to keep your kidneys healthy [infographic]
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each roughly the size of a fist, along the middle to lower end of your spine. They are responsible for filtering all of the blood in your body (several times a day) and they regulate and maintain the body’s chemical balance. A Mediclinic nephrologist explains six ways you can keep your kidneys healthy.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Why watching iron levels is more important for women than for men
Your body needs iron to function healthily. Women, in particular, are prone to iron deficiency, and the problem affects as many as one in two South African women. Dr Mike du Toit, a haematologist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, explains why maintaining healthy iron levels is so important for women.
Healthy habits start in your head
January is the time many of us resolve to lead healthier lives but statistics show that by the second week of February, your list of New Year’s resolutions has gone up in a dejected puff of smoke. A clinical psychologist tells us exactly why new habits fall flat and how to make them stick.
Not all calories are created equal [infographic]
Counting calories is the go-to method for anyone interested in losing weight, but science tells us that not all calories are created equal. It is the quality, and not the quantity, that counts when you’re weighing up your food options. And not just for weight loss, but for optimal energy and bodily function, too.
Why is there an increased risk of food poisoning in summer?
Summer means sunny days and braais and picnics outdoors. But warmer days also bring an increased health risk posed by perishable foods that aren’t stored correctly.
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