Test: It may be more than just your eyes
Some diabetes symptoms are common in modern lifestyles and are often ignored or misdiagnosed. So this November, Mediclinic wants you to take our free blood pressure and blood glucose tests.
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TRUTH OR TALE? Dying your hair while pregnant can be harmful for your baby. IT’S A TALE: Research indicates that the chemicals found in both semi-permanent and permanent dyes are
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When expecting, you can tell the gender of the baby by the height at which you carry. ANSWER: Tale When it comes to guessing the sex of an unborn baby,
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If you have heartburn during pregnancy, your newborn will have a full head of hair. ANSWER: Truth While this claim my sound like nothing but an old wives’ tale, there
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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Best ways to keep your cholesterol in check
High cholesterol levels can cause heart disease but there are lifestyle changes you can make to keep your cholesterol under control. Cholesterol is an essential fatty substance produced by the
How does a stroke affect the brain?
The human brain influences most of our day-to-day activities, both directly and indirectly. And while its optimal function is paramount to healthy living, the danger of an ischemic stroke is
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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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Five myths about heart and stroke medication
When a patient feels fully rehabilitated after a heart attack or stroke, they may be tempted to stop their medication. A stroke specialist at Mediclinic gives five reasons why this
Does your child need spectacles?
A 2003 study concluded that 3% of children up to the age of 13 suffer from some sort of eyesight limitation, increasing threefold by their mid-teens. Could your child be
How to avoid common mountain biking injuries
Whether you’re a Cape Epic cross-country rider or a downhill extremist, if you’re out on your mountain bike you could run the risk of a range of injuries. Here’s a
5 smart tips to improve concentration
Some people concentrate more easily than others. But if you – or your child – struggle to concentrate, you can learn a few strategies to improve your focus. It’s true that
Glaucoma: The silent stealer of vision
This eye condition can lead to blindness and frequently presents no symptoms, which is why early detection through regular screenings is vital. Glaucoma is an eye condition where the pressure
Menopause: True or False?
If you’re a hot, sweaty, irritable, insomniac female between the ages of 40 and 70, it’s likely you’re experiencing menopause. We asked Dr Martin Puzey, a gynaecologist at Mediclinic Cape Town, to answer true or false on some of the myths about this often over-complicated stage of life.
Simple steps to healthy feet
High heels, flat soles, pointy toes… Those new shoes look great on you, but are they also damaging your feet? A Mediclinic podiatrist separates the facts from the fiction.
How should I run?
If you’ve never run before, how do you get started? What is the right way – heel first, toe first? How do I find the right shoes? What is the right way to run?
Soothe that sunburn
Sunburn usually takes us by surprise. Somewhere between swimming and spending the day outdoors we realise that our sun-blushed skin is turning a scary shade of red and we are filled with stinging regret.
Delicious recipes to help lower your risk of diabetes
During Diabetes Awareness Month in November 2015, we ran a competition, asking you to select three magnesium-rich ingredients from our list of 12. Four entrants then had their ingredients turned into a delicious recipe by Abigail Donnelly and the overall winner’s recipe was featured on Expresso. Here are those recipes for you to download and try.
What is your hamstring?
If it’s soccer or rugby season, you’ll hear about sportsmen suffering from hamstring injuries. But what are those mystery muscles, and how can you strengthen and protect your own?
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