Health Advice

One of the perks of our South African winters is that it’s not all gloom and doom! There are plenty of days when the weather’s crisp and sunny (with a refreshing bite of chill). Which means that you can still take the time to keep up with your fitness routine.

All the essentials you need to stay healthy and one step ahead of the winter woes.

A day in the life of pharmacist: Riette van Zyl. Get to know your friendly Medirite pharmacist!

Prostate health may not be high on your radar in terms of your everyday concerns, but it is absolutely worth thinking about. In fact, it’s an essential health alert for men over 40.

Yep, it’s that time again. Well, technically, flu season has started earlier than usual this year. Which makes it important to consider getting the flu shot.

Could your body be warning you about a mineral deficiency? In this article, we’ll delve into the symptoms to watch out for.

Did you know that the average hand can hold up to 150 types of bacteria at any time? It’s like a little world happening in your hands. These bacteria (both harmless and harmful) can impact our immune systems, which is why good hand hygiene is essential.

There are two main types of hypertension. Primary (or essential) hypertension develops over time without a specific, identifiable cause. It’s usually linked to your lifestyle. Then there’s secondary hypertension, which can be blamed on an underlying condition or medication that impacts your blood pressure.

“We need to walk 10 000 steps a day!” Have you heard this so-called golden rule when it comes to movement and fitness? And is it true?

Many carb-heavy foods are heavily processed and devoid of essential nutrients, while others contain fibre and vitamins. So, don’t run away from carbs! Let’s learn which ones are quite friendly and actually helpful in our meals.

After the COVID pandemic, we’re all certainly far more familiar with vaccinations than ever before. Where we perhaps once thought of immunisations as childhood milestones, we now know that vaccinations are critical for adults too.

When it comes to heart health, we often assume that cardio is the way to go. It certainly has its advantages but actually, both cardio (like running) and strength training (like lifting weights) are great options for keeping your heart in tip-top condition.

It’s the buzzing noise of nightmares for those who are prone to mosquito bites, scary enough to send you running straight for the nearest citronella candle or mosquito spray!

Would you know if you had a growth in your body the size of an orange? It sounds bizarre, but such is the nature of fibroids that many women are unaware of them.