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Fertility 7 min

SA Men: What a Semen Analysis Actually Measures

Confused by your semen analysis results? This plain-language guide explains count, motility, morphology and volume — and what comes next in SA.

Nutrition 9 min

How Much Protein Do Men Over 40 Actually Need?

Sarcopenia starts in your 40s. Here's exactly how much protein SA men need daily — in grams, not guesses — plus affordable local food sources.

By Johno Meintjes

Fertility 8 min

Heat, Phones & Tight Pants: What’s Killing Men’s Sperm

From braai-side heat to anabolic steroids, these everyday SA lifestyle factors measurably reduce sperm quality — and most are reversible.

Fertility 9 min

Varicocele: SA’s Most Missed Male Fertility Problem

Varicocele affects up to 40% of infertile SA men — and it's surgically correctable. Here's how to get diagnosed and treated in South Africa.

Fertility 7 min

SA Men: Is Your Sperm Count Actually Normal?

Think fertility is a woman's problem? SA men face unique risks to sperm health. Here's what semen analysis measures and what normal actually means.

Men's Health 8 min

BPH in Men: Why a Weak Stream Isn’t Just Ageing

Benign prostatic hyperplasia affects most older SA men — but it's treatable, not inevitable. Here's what to watch for and where to get help.

Cancer Awareness 8 min

PSA Test in SA: What Your Result Actually Means

Confused by your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) result? We explain what the number means, what it misses, and how SA men should act on it — in public or private care.

Hormonal Health 8 min

SA Men: Is Your Thyroid Killing Your Energy & Libido?

Tired, low libido, slow recovery? Your thyroid could be the culprit. Here's what SA men need to know about thyroid dysfunction, testing, and treatment.

Hormonal Health 8 min

Why chronic stress is crushing SA men’s testosterone

Chronic stress floods your body with cortisol — and cortisol directly suppresses testosterone. Here's the exact mechanism, and why SA men are hit hardest.

Hormonal Health 7 min

Testosterone Therapy in SA: What Men Need to Know

Low testosterone is underdiagnosed in SA men. Here's who qualifies for TRT, how to get tested, what it costs, and what the science actually says.

Men's Health 4 min

Prostate Health: Screening & Prevention

Simple, evidence-based steps to look after your prostate — and when screening is worth discussing.

By HealthLab Editorial Team

Cancer Awareness 4 min

Prostate Health: Screening & Prevention

Simple, evidence-based steps to look after your prostate — and when screening is worth discussing.

By HealthLab Editorial Team

Beauty 4 min

Prostate Health: Screening & Prevention

Simple, evidence-based steps to look after your prostate — and when screening is worth discussing.

By HealthLab Editorial Team

Beauty 4 min

The Balanced Plate: Everyday Healthy Eating

Forget restrictive diets. A balanced plate is a flexible, sustainable way to eat well every day.

By HealthLab Editorial Team

Hormonal Health 4 min

Testosterone 101: What Every Man Should Know

Testosterone supports sex drive, muscle and bone health. Here’s how to recognise a possible deficiency, understand your tests, and make informed treatment decisions.

By HealthLab Editorial Team