March 2014

Exercise

A 30-minute walk every day can do much for your long-term health. Exercise reduces your blood pressure, relieving stress on your heart; it improves your insulin sensitivity; improves heart muscle function and blood flow; and diminishes the chances of developing blood clots.
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Stroke

Stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is disrupted, usually by a blood clot. Stroke symptoms may include dizziness, confusion, weakness on one side, co-ordination problems.
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A natural approach to sleep problems

So you go to bed feeling tired and wake up exhausted? Join the club. You are not alone, there are millions of other zombies out there that also get less than seven hours a night.
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Food labelling

You can't trust the nutritional information labels on food products in South Africa.
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High blood pressure complications

Blood pressure is created by your heart pushing the blood through your arteries and results in resistance created by the walls of your blood vessels. 
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