Fresh produce – veggie recipes
Abigail Donnelly and Clement Pedro from TASTE magazine show us some creative vegetarian dishes to put the spring in your step – and colour on your table.
The balancing actress
Keketso Semoko talks about the many balls she juggles as she walks the fine line that is living with type 2 diabetes.
Questions about Alzheimer’s
We clear up five myths about Alzheimer’s disease with the help of neurologist Dr John Gardiner from Mediclinic Constantiaberg.
When you body speaks, listen!
When Shaleen Surtie-Richards, one of South Africa’s most beloved screen icons, suffered a stroke in April 2012, she thought her story was over. Turns out, living with the stroke’s after-effects means
the journey’s just beginning.
True or False? We clear up four myths about sugar
Are some sugars better for you than others? Anel Kirsten, a dietician at Mediclinic Vergelegen, clarifies a few misconceptions.
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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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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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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 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 corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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See No Limits
Despite being born blind, Hein Wagner lives a life of high adventure, competing in endurance events around the world. His unique outlook will make you wish you could see the world the way he does.
The first 15 minutes of life
You’ve waited nine months for your baby. Here’s what happens in those first crucial moments.
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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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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 corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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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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 expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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My journey with breast cancer
When South African beauty icon Wilma van der Bijl discovered cancer in her breast, her life took a turn in a surprising direction. She shares her tough but ultimately triumphant race against the seemingly impossible.
Get back your beat
When your heart skips a beat, a simple electronic device can get it back in sync. Discover how a pacemaker can change your life – in a heartbeat.
Sleep issues
We know we should get eight hours of rest at night and most of us take solid slumber for granted … But what if what’s keeping you from a good night’s rest comes from within, not without?
The man who came in from the cold
If you’re going to change your life, do it! So says Dan Skinstad, 31, who has cerebral palsy and committed to a 2 300 km kayak adventure around Iceland’s savage shore.
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