“I had a gastric bypass and I’ve never been happier”
An irreversible operation to reduce the size of her stomach saw Tanya Bornman lose 68kg. But that didn’t mean an easy ride.
Aaa-Choo! What happens to your body when you sneeze?
You can’t do it on demand and you can’t do it in your sleep. But it won’t make your eyes pop out of your head either. Researchers say sneezing is a way of “resetting” your nasal cavities. And if you want to be technical, it’s called sternutation.
Man in the Mirror
Losing 20kg not only changed ProVerb’s body, but also his outlook on life. Here he shares his transformational journey and recipe for success.
How to bargain with your kids: and win
Every parent has found themselves at a crossroads – caught in a battle of wills with a stubborn child. How can parents navigate these testy waters without resorting to short-term solutions?
Window to the womb
There’s nothing like seeing your unborn baby moving and growing in your womb – especially in 3D or 4D clarity. But aside from the emotional benefits, what are doctors looking for during these scans and what does changing technology mean for monitoring your baby’s health?
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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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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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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The scrum of his life
Joost van der Westhuizen’s performance in the number 9 jersey was legendary, but his battle against motor neuron disease made him a true hero. Here’s the story behind the condition.
Easy ways to move more
Looking for the get-up-and-go inspiration you need to live a longer, healthier life? These 10 tips offer a great place to start.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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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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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Look again – Transorbital surgery innovation
With a groundbreaking new technique, certain brain tumours can now be removed through the eye socket, radically speeding up recovery. These two women experienced it.
Beauty spot or cancer?
Is that mark on your skin just a mole or could it be a melanoma? We take a closer look at this potentially dangerous form of cancer.
5 lunchboxes for the week
Packing food for picky eaters to take to school can be tricky. But mix a bit of forward planning with a smart grocery list and you have the ingredients for a good lunch.
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