Researchers: Solarin, Ijeoma, Fiona Scorgie, Rose Refilwe Lamola, Celeste Madondo, Isabelle L. Lange, Pascalia Munyewende, Shobna Sawry, Matthew Francis Chersich, and Gloria Maimela. January 2026 What Is The Study About? Rising global temperatures and heatwaves pose major health risks, particularly for pregnant women, infants and other vulnerable groups. Using Photovoice, we aimed to foreground how pregnant and postpartum women in an urban township in Tshwane, South Afric

A comprehensive exercise programme for women should be balanced, incorporating cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training, but the focus should address changing hormonal, metabolic, and musculoskeletal needs across different life stages. Did You Know? Exercise is the number one form of preventive care. Key Statistics on Women’s Fitness in SA: - 68% of women are overweight or obese. - 10% of women aged 15–24 are classified as obese. - 67% of women reported being physic

Women generally live longer than men, a pattern supported by extensive scientific evidence across global populations. This longevity advantage for women is observed worldwide and has deep evolutionary roots. Global 2023–2025 data: • Average global life expectancy for females 76–76.4 years. • In many high-income countries, the gap is about 5–6 years, with the gap widening in places due to preventable causes. Key Scientific Reasons for Women’s Longevity Advantage: 1. Women have