When summer comes around we’re all faced with the hard question, can I fit into my swim suit? If you’re looking for an easier way to lose weight that doesn’t involve starving yourself and hitting the gym as much, follow these tips. Here’s 10 Easy Ways to Shape up for Summer.

We often hear only women with a family history of breast cancer are at risk.  The reality is that roughly 70% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no identifiable risk factors for the disease. But the family-history risks are these: If a first-degree relative (a parent, sibling, or child) has had or has breast cancer, your risk of developing …

Another frequently-repeated rationalization for the cigarette habit is: “I’d like to stop smoking, but every time I do I gain weight. And it’s worse to be overweight than it is to smoke.” The good news is, not all smokers who stop smoking gain weight. Even if weight gain was inevitable, the average gain is only between 6 and 8 pounds. …

Artificial sweeteners are additives to food and drinks that make them taste sweet, without adding to the sugar or calorie content. From diet soda to protein bars, you can find these sweeteners in just about anything labeled as “sugar free”, “diet” or even “low carb”. If you consume these only rarely, you might not notice much of a difference. However, …

We interviewed Charissa Bloomberg, who is known as a Celebrity Psychologist and Integrity Specialist. You might know her from appearances on Radio 702 and Cape Talk, just to name a few. Could you briefly tell the listeners what started your passion for Cancer Awareness? My grandmother died of breast cancer many years ago and did not have access to the …

We interviewed Dr James Laporta, who has dedicated his life to cancer care and research and is regarded as one of the leading integrative doctors in South Africa. In this interview, we discuss the mindset and myths around fighting cancer.    Could you briefly tell the listeners how and why you’ve dedicated your life to fighting cancer?  Cancer has become …

Having a womb comes with a whole host of challenges – from hormonal mood swings to the monthly bleed.?‍♀️ And now doctors have revealed period pains hurts just as much as having a heart attack – and we can totally believe it. From not believing stories about sexual harassment to eye-rolls at the mention of period pains, invalidating women’s experiences …

Many of us think it won’t happen to us, but the reality is that cancer affects a staggering 25% of South Africans. We interviewed Karen Bongers, Product Development Actuary at Sanlam to discuss the financial considerations around having cancer and how to be proactive about lessening the financial burden for you and your loved ones. But it’s not just the …

Chemotherapy is a word that strikes fear in most of our hearts. We’ve seen the movies and heard such horrible stories about undergoing this difficult treatment for a disease that could very well kill us. I underwent chemo for breast cancer and know that, in some cases, the cancer isn’t hard … it isn’t painful … it doesn’t make us …

If your mother had breast cancer, you have an increased chance of developing it yourself. Knowing your family history, understanding your personal risk, getting appropriate screening tests and making lifestyle choices are important steps toward good breast health, according to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. “If breast cancer runs in your family, understanding your risk and how to …