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Fitness 7 min

Overtrained or undertested? Know the difference

Chronic fatigue killing your training? In SA, iron deficiency, thyroid problems, and HIV-related fatigue are routinely mistaken for overtraining syndrome.

By Johno Meintjes

Bone Health 8 min

SA Workers: Back Pain — Injury or Posture Problem?

Desk worker, builder, or domestic worker? Learn to tell a true back injury from postural strain — and what SA clinics and physios can do for you.

Brain Health 8 min

Alcohol: How Much Is Actually Too Much?

South Africa's low-risk drinking guidelines explained — weekly unit counts, liver-risk thresholds, and why weekend-only drinking isn't as safe as you think.

Hormonal Health 7 min

Thyroid Results Normal But You Still Feel Awful?

Your TSH came back normal, but you're still exhausted and gaining weight. Here's what SA labs often miss — and what to ask your doctor.

Pelvic Health 8 min

Blood in Your Urine: When to Panic, When to Wait

Seeing blood in your urine in South Africa? Learn which causes are harmless, which need urgent care, and how to access urology help publicly or privately.

Brain Health 8 min

How Sleep Deprivation Damages Your Brain

Sleep loss does more than make you tired. Here's the SA science on what happens inside your brain when you don't get enough rest.

Brain Health 8 min

Understanding stroke: Warning signs and how to prevent one

What a stroke is, the signs that mean call an ambulance now, and the everyday changes that lower your risk of having one.

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

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

Preventative Health 3 min

Building a Preventive Health Routine

Everyday habits and well-timed health checks can reduce your risk of illness. Here’s how to build a practical routine that fits your life, budget and medical needs.

By HealthLab Editorial Team