Cancer is a major public health challenge in South Africa, with tens of thousands of new diagnoses reported annually. Official tracking is managed via the National Cancer Registry. Most Common Cancers in Women… - Breast cancer: 1 in 28; it is the leading cancer among SA women. Over 50% of patients are diagnosed at a late stage. - Cervical cancer: 1 in 39, representing a major cause of cancer incidence and mortality among females. - Other frequent types: Colorectal cancer, ute

Female runners are a growing demographic, showing strong performance in ultra-distances, better pacing consistency (fewer ‘burnouts’), and a significant presence in recreational running, with stats showing increased female involvement in marathons globally. Benefits - Physical Health Heart Health: Strengthens heart muscles, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Bone Strength: Weight-bearing exercise that helps build and maintain strong b

Yip, we’re entering the sunscreen debate and here’s what we’ve found: Sunscreen does not cause Skin Cancer (SC). There’s currently no scientific data, evidence or study to support that it does. But the sun does cause most SC’s and there’s plenty of data to support this: UV exposure causes DNA damage in skin cells, which causes mutations that lead to SC. Getting sunburned at a young age increases your risk and is strongly associated with melanoma. Tanning is also a form of sun