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MEET OUR SURVEY contributors
Dr Maureen Allem Aesthetic doctor Medical director and founder of Skin Renewal, Dr Maureen Allem is a passionate, lifelong learner who keeps abreast of the most innovative and cutting-edge trends in the world of aesthetics and health. She emphasizes
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Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic skin disease that affects millions of people around the world. While it’s unfortunately thus far incurable, it’s still treatable by a dermatologist, with products that help to calm the skin and reduce redness. There are different
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A Pillar Of Strength
Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that serves as a building block for skin, bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. In fact, collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It forms a scaff old of support, lending strength and structu
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Meditation
In an age of constant connection, everything moving at 200km per hour, and endless information at your fingertips, there are times when you need a moment to just breathe. The art of meditation can allow you to center yourself and your thoughts, and c
Longevity Magazine2 min readDiet & Nutrition
Foods To Avoid With Atrial Fibrillation
Research has shown that atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in South Africa, with a prevalence of around 6% among those aged 65, increasing by up to 10% in the over-80s. As such, it’s likely that eating certain foods may have co
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10 Personal Habits You Can Change Today
One of the healthiest ways of helping the planet is to eat more plants. If you eat more vegetables and fruits, buy smart and don’t waste, you’ll find it easy on the pocket – let alone the medical expenses you’ll save down the line. Eating too much re
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Just Breathe
In and out, in and out… breathing is a no-brainer, right? It just comes naturally, without any conscious effort. But what if we told you it could be the key to a fitter new you? Because, in fact, you can train your breath just like you train your bod
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Integrative Medicine
Intermittent fasting lowers body fat percentage and, with that, detoxifies the body. Choose a minimum of a 12-hour overnight fast, longer if you can manage. This is a highly effective way to detoxify slowly and consistently. For those who take their
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There’s NO Planet B
I don’t know about you, but every year when I review how far we’ve come in the climate-crisis debate, it seems we’re still not moving forward fast enough. We’ve systematically created a climate crisis through our consumption habits and need to progre
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Cellulite
Losing weight is probably the best fix for cellulite, suggests dermatologist Dr Sian Hartshorne, but this isn’t always the answer. Some women are fairly slim, and, despite exercising, still struggle with cellulite. There are many products and procedu
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Facial Hair In Women
There are a number of causes of facial hair in women, explains Dr Maureen Allen. Among them are idiopathic hyperandrogenemia (where women have excessive levels of male hormones), congenital adrenal hyperplasia (an inherited condition that is triggere
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Life After Tennis
There are very few individuals whose first names carry so much gravitas and power that their surnames are simply implied. In fact, for Serena Williams, her first name carries just as much power as her tennis swing. With a career spanning over four de
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Inspiring Kids To Build A Love Of Movement
Parents often struggle with balancing their toddlers’ active and inquisitive personalities with daily life, chores and responsibilities. It’s tempting to entertain them with the TV or an iPad, while you rush around catching up with life and admin. It
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Innovative Surgeries
The use of ergonomic breast implants gives a natural feel and look to breast augmentations. – Dr Nicolette Landman Treatment cost: R63 000 – R67 000 Caused by a variety of factors, such as weight fluctuations, genetics and general aging, the appearan
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The BEST IN AGING Products
Microresyl supports the skin microbiome, while it has shea butter as an emollient and niacinamide, which is a beautiful anti-inflammatory ingredient. It’s occlusive, so it prevents transepidermal water loss (water loss through the skin). The balm dri
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Male Balding
Male balding can lead to a great deal of embarrassment and pain for many people, making it easy for companies promoting “miracle” hairgrowth serums to prey on those feeling vulnerable. However, despite there being steps you can take to avoid hair los
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Alopecia
A lopecia (scientifically known as Alopecia areata) is a condition characterized by the loss of hair in patches. As more hair falls out and the patches grow in size, the condition becomes more noticeable. Alopecia is more common than you may think. A
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Dental health
Doesn’t fray like regular floss, and it’s coated with fluoride, to reduce cavity formation between your teeth. – Dr Melisha Moodley Price: R70 Where to buy: www.dischem.co.za To clean between your teeth when flossing is tricky. It’s great for patient
Longevity Magazine6 min readChemistry
What Is Long COVID?
Over the last few years of the COVID pandemic, there has been an increasing need to define the emerging condition following COVID-19 infection. At present, this is commonly called “long COVID”, but it’s also been referred to as “long-haul COVID”, or
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How To Fix It Inside And Out
In this section, we highlight some of the most important global online search trends of the last three years, together with a few of our most-liked topics from longevitylive.com and social media. Some of the issues are heavily medical (ranging from H
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Healing horses
Horses have been our faithful supporters for centuries. Beings of power, independence, freedom, endurance, confidence, triumph and heroism, they’re an essential part of history, mythology and folklore, man’s most loyal companion in battle, and a mean
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HPV
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus that can lead to several types of cancers later in life. These include cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis or anus. HPV infection can also cause cancer in the back of the throat, at the base of
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Yellow Teeth
Humans can recognize a smile from up to 100m away, so make sure yours counts! Here are some tips to brighten your smile – and your day. • Cut down on coffee. Just rip off the Band-Aid. Coffee can stain your teeth. But so, too, can tea, red wine, soy
Longevity Magazine1 min readDiet & Nutrition
How Long Does Alcohol Stay In Your System?
Alcohol is metabolized at a standard rate, but not everyone feels the same effects from alcohol, and the amount of time alcohol stays in the system can vary according to body type, age, gender, and other factors. According to the Priory Group, a prov
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Varicose Veins
It’s best to consult a vascular surgeon, who can correctly assess and manage varicose veins, says dermatologist Dr Sian Hartshorne. Vascular surgeons don’t strip veins anymore; they now perform a better, less invasive surgical procedure, ablating the
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A Journey With Bipolar Disorder
I’ve journeyed with a friend that I’ve fought, and eventually learned to accept and embrace, since the age of 14. With time, we’ve become life partners, and are destined to be that way throughout this lifetime. Her formal name is bipolar disorder, bu
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Maintain Color-treated Hair
We all like a change once in a while, and one of the easiest things to change is our hair color. Now that life has returned to some semblance of normality, post-COVID-19, we’re starting to have fun with our hair and make-up again. One of the most pop
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How Much Should You Exercise For Longevity?
Exercise is a crucial lifestyle habit, and one of the most powerful ways to improve your wellbeing. There are thousands of scientific studies that have shown how regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.
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LONGEVITY LOVES for 2023
Chanel’s newly launched Clean Beauty range of skincare, N°1 De Chanel, works to prevent and correct the appearance of the five signs of aging. According to the company, the range seeks to minimise its environmental impact with formulas that contain u
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Check Your Balls And Save Your Life.
While testicular cancer is a rare form of cancer, it’s still the most common cancer affecting males between the ages of 15 and 35. Yes! The average age of men diagnosed with testicular cancer is 33. According to international statistics, approximatel
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