Which drinks are best with meals?
Eating and drinking go together like cheese and wine. But is eating and drinking at the same time good for you? And are some drinks better suited to mealtimes than others?
Small changes, big gains
It’s hard to modify your lifestyle. The solution is to make small changes that are attainable. Collectively they’ll add up to major gains over time. A Mediclinic family doctor has tips and advice to make switches that stick.
Glucose intolerance and insulin-related conditions
We asked Dr Jacques van Staden, a GP at Mediclinic George who specialises in diabetes, about insulin-related conditions other than diabetes and how to spot them. The umbrella term for these conditions is glucose intolerance, meaning your body does not tolerate glucose well.
The many pros of probiotics
A strong, healthy gut needs plenty of good bacteria to function optimally and probiotics can provide a boost when needed. A Mediclinic pharmacist explains how you can get the balance of your gut bacteria right.
A sweet addiction: how much sugar is healthy? [infographic]
The World Health Organisation recommends a maximum free sugar intake of 12 teaspoons and an ideal intake of six teaspoons or less per day. This can add up quickly when you start looking at the hidden sugars in most foods. Our sugar infographic looks at free sugar content of some household favourites.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Cow’s milk versus the alternatives
You may have noticed that there are far more options in the milk aisle at the supermarket these days. Many plant-based milk alternatives such as almond and soy have graduated beyond health food status to become more commonly available and consumed. We asked a Mediclinic dietician about milk alternatives.
Eat your way to healthy skin
Are you using sun protection and night creams but feel you need to do more to protect your skin? A Mediclinic dietician offers tips on which healthy foods also contribute to healthy clear skin.
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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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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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How to boost your metabolism
Everybody’s metabolism differs – but there are ways to speed up yours to regulate your energy levels and weight better. A dietician at Mediclinic gives her metabolism-boosting tips.
Eating to ease arthritis
There is no known cure or prevention for arthritis, but some sufferers swear by eating or avoiding certain foods. Rheumatologist Dr Sinisa Stankovic of Mediclinic Sandton offers a medical perspective.
Make the most of your fresh produce
We all know that at least five servings of fruit and vegetables per day is recommended as part of healthy, balanced diet. Here are some handy tips on how to make the most of fresh produce, prevent waste and enjoy delicious meals.
Top mental fitness tips
Can you condition your brain to become sharper and more agile as you age? Yes, you can, says Dr Peter Haug, a neurologist at Mediclinic Milnerton.
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