A stroke is a life-threatening medical incident. If you think someone is having a stroke, they need immediate medical assistance. The quicker a stroke is treated, the less the chance of permanent brain damage, disability or even death. Strokes are second only to heart attacks as the world’s leading killer, says the World Health Organisation (WHO). […]
It’s that time of year when grass pollens, tree pollens, weed pollens and mouldy indoors arrive to take your breath away – with an allergic reaction. Hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms are what millions of sufferers fear each September. These are; stuffy-itchy-runny-sneezing noses; watery-red-itchy eyes, swollen eyelids, itchy throat, blocked ears, blurred vision […]
By now, we know how integral honey bees are to the ecosystem. There are many types of bees in the world, but there are more honey bees than any other type. Honey bees are the world’s most important food crop pollinator. It is estimated that one-third of the food consumed daily relies on pollination. Honey […]
In 2021, almost everyone is online. We all rely on the internet for entertainment, work research, study material, and more: kids, teens, grown-ups! And let us not forget the most prominent time-consumer – social media. But, aside from all the benefits of being part of the technological revolution, definite dangers lurk online, especially for innocent […]
Workplace safety is an essential factor to consider when managing a business, especially if you have just started. Anything can happen, and to help you prevent harmful incidents, researching hazards and putting safety measures into effect ASAP can protect your company and its employees. This is even more true in the reopening of business amidst […]
Driving on wet roads can be dangerous, especially if you haven’t had your tires and breaks checked. It is always best to be prepared when you take the road, especially in SA, where weather conditions can change instantly. When the skies open and the first drops fall, roads suddenly become wet and slippery, that’s when […]
There is nothing more uncomfortable than having obstructed breathing. We need air to facilitate every function in the body. If deprived of oxygen for too long, we can suffer irreparable brain damage and other nasty side effects. Shortness of breath, also known as dyspnoea, is a condition where it is difficult to get air into […]
Freezing weather can be extremely dangerous. Cold weather is usually associated with winter storms. Besides cold temperatures, we need to deal with power failures, loss of communication services and icy roads – all detrimental to our safety. When an emergency like hypothermia happens, getting the proper service is just that much more difficult in winter […]
There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the COVID vaccine. South Africans in particular have voiced their confusion about what is misinformation, what is propaganda and what is factual. A common question since President Ramaphosa announced that the COVID vaccine was available, is whether or not you can contract the virus after getting vaccinated, […]
South Africa is unfortunately notorious for cases of violence against women and children. Child welfare is an important issue to address, especially in 2021. Abuse can be physical and mental. However, most often, physical abuse is the more obvious form to pinpoint. Child abuse and neglect are recognisable by common indicators. The different signs of […]
