exercise
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Lower your blood pressure with exercise
Posted on 5 May 2023
Exercise can strengthen your heart muscle, lower your blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health. Your heart muscle must work extremely hard to pump blood around your body, delivering oxygen and
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How much exercise you need to add years to your life [infographic]
Posted on 3 October 2022
Exercise can help add years to your life, and life to your years, by partially counteracting the effects of ageing on your body.
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8 Reasons to get moving today [INFOGRAPHIC]
Posted on 3 May 2022
Video meetings, phone calls, more video meetings – working from home isn’t the restful break we all thought it would be. Get motivated to get moving with these 8 reasons…
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5 Health hacks to try today [INFOGRAPHIC]
Posted on 3 February 2022
Just because you’re pressed for time, doesn’t mean your health has to suffer. Here are some tips and tricks to make being healthy easier, from experts in physical and mental health.
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Healthy weight, healthy you
Posted on 2 February 2022
Shedding kilograms makes you feel better both physically and mentally, promoting a healthier and happier lifestyle.
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Staying fit during lockdown
Posted on 27 March 2020
Lockdown measures are crucial to minimise the spread of COVID-19. To minimise the impact on you – and your family’s – well-being while cooped up at home, consider these novel ways for staying fit during lockdown.
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Self-care checklist to help kids prioritise personal hygiene [infographic]
Posted on 4 March 2020
How much sleep did you get? Have you brushed your teeth? What are your exercise plans for today? These are all common questions parents have to ask their kids, everyday. Mediclinic’s useful self-care checklist for kids encourages healthy habits in your growing child.
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Fitness tips for teens
Posted on 27 February 2020
A regular exercise routine can help your teen stay healthy, get stronger – and feel better, too.
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Your 2020 sports calendar [infographic]
Posted on 9 January 2020
A year’s worth of sporting events where Mediclinic plays a key role in providing medical assistance and expertise. Plus: what to look out for at each one – risk factors and common injuries, illnesses, and how to prevent them.
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Can you ditch bad habits?
Posted on 13 December 2019
Seemingly small, everyday habits can have a major effect on your health. Get a head start on making manageable changes – and reap the benefits.
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Mediclinic World Prematurity Day Fun Run 2019
Posted on 10 September 2019
Get moving and join the fun on a 5km run or walk to raise awareness about WOrld Prematurity Day and support Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Trust. Worldwide, premature birth is the
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The secret to a healthier running life: consistency
Posted on 19 August 2019
Between work and family responsibilities, many people simply don’t have the time to exercise during the week. But sports specialists caution ‘weekend warriors’ about the value of consistency.
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