A lack of the right amount of sleep increases our risk of developing a host of physical and mental health disorders, not to mention the impact it has on our daily life and productivity. Abdurahmaan Kenny, Neuroscience Product Manager for Pharma Dynamics, says sleep deprivation is a growing problem. READ MORE | How Poor Sleep Impacts Your Health And Stress Levels Health and weight issues “Insufficient sleep has been linked to seven of the 15 leading causes of death in the US, including cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, accidents, diabetes, and hypertension,” explains Kenny. “Tho ..read more

An international survey has shown that over 70% of South Africans have faced stress levels that make it difficult to cope with life’s demands and more than half have reported feeling so stressed out that they were unable to attend work over the last year. The Ipsos World Mental Health survey, based on three years of data from more than 23,000 participants across 31 countries, concentrated on the impacts of stress and depression on daily functioning. It revealed that stress is significantly affecting the workforce in South Africa.   READ MORE | Manage Stress And Improve Mental Health With ..read more

South Africa’s largest Women’s Day celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race, will triple the excitement in 2024 with the iconic event being celebrated in three major cities on three separate dates in August. The festivities will begin in Durban on Sunday, 4 August, followed by Cape Town on Friday, 9 August, before culminating in Jo’burg on Saturday, 17 August. Triple the excitement “We’re thrilled to triple the excitement of the Totalsports Women’s Race in 2024 by hosting these three iconic events across three cities on three separate days,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater ..read more

A preventative approach to immunity focuses on keeping you healthy, rather than treating an illness when it takes hold, with optimal nutrition the cornerstone of preventative health. In the context of the seasonal winter sniffles, this means taking steps to boost your immune system to build your body’s natural defences against germs. READ MORE | 3 Ways To Boost Immunity To Train Through Winter Food fuels your immune system While not a guarantee against getting sick, with the winter cold and flu season looming, now is the time to support our immune systems with optimal nutrition built on a soli ..read more

A recent study by PTPioneer.com identified the most frequently searched questions about weight loss on Google, led by “What is the ice hack for weight loss?”. The study conducted by fitness experts at PTPioneer.com analysed search volumes for various weight loss-related terms and inquiries, aiming to pinpoint the most sought-after weight loss questions in the US. The analysis examined the average monthly search numbers for weight loss-related queries over the past year. #1 “What is the ice hack for weight loss?” – 19K monthly searches The analysis revealed that the most Googled question relate ..read more

A Biogen Quench Cup helps you reach your hydration goals with fewer refills. Working, workouts, road trips — you’ll want this quench cup by your side. Thanks to the vacuum insulation, your water will stay cold for up to six hours. The lid features a rotating cover with three positions: a straw opening designed to prevent splashes while holding the reusable straw in place, a drink opening, and a full-cover top. The ergonomic handle includes comfort-grip inserts for easy carrying, and the narrow base fits just about any car cup holder. Constructed with 90% recycled stainless steel for sustainab ..read more

Try this Gluten-Free Satay Salad, where vibrant vegetables and gluten-free noodles harmonise with the rich, creamy allure of satay sauce to crate a colourful and flavourful dish with elements of Southeast Asian cuisine. Ingredients Serves 4 as a main meal. or 6 as a salad side ½ cup smooth peanut butter 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp rice vinegar ½ clove garlic 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger ¼ cup coconut milk Ingredients for the salad 1 block tofu, pressed and cubed (or substitute with cooked chicken) 1 packet Lifestyle Food Shirataki Noodles, fettuccine variant 1 he ..read more

Research into weight training has revealed that heavy lifting is not necessarily to the key to muscle gains, with light loads delivering similar results. It seems that lifting to near or absolute failure using light weights is just as effective as heavier weight lifting when if comes to muscle growth. READ MORE | Power-Build Your Way To A Stronger, Better Body Lighter loads The main reason for this is that lifting to failure and doing so more often targets the type-I slow-twitch muscle fibres that physique-conscious individuals tend to neglect as they are considered central to improved enduran ..read more

Fitness experts at PTPioneer.com conducted research using Google search data to find the most popular workout songs in the US. The study analysed over 100 songs, looking at how often people searched for them while exercising. The analysis also took the tempo of the songs into consideration to determine whether people prefer faster or slower music while working out. READ MORE | Body Beat: How Music Can Benefit Your Workouts Tay Tay on top Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” is topping the list as the most searched song for a workout, with over 330K searches. Though it has the lowest tempo at 97 beats p ..read more

The key to optimal brain function may be as simple as a liberal scattering of white button mushrooms in our everyday diet, suggests findings from a 2015 US study submitted to the peer-reviewed journal Nutrition Research. The study found that “daily supplementation with mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) improves balance and working memory in aged rats.” In fact, after just 8-10 weeks of eating mushrooms, there was an improvement in “balance, coordination, muscle strength, and learning and memory”. READ MORE | Put The Plant Back In Plant-Based Eating In 2024 With Mushrooms Magic mushrooms Agaricus bi ..read more