Archive: 22/02/2018

Thinking of taking a walk every day? Six reasons why it's good for you

South Africa's new president Cyril Ramaphosa has been the talk of social media with his early morning walking routine. In addition to personal walks along a Cape Town beachfront, Ramaphosa has also led a walk in the city ...

Feb 22, 2018

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How Olympians train their brains to become mentally tough

We have witnessed some exceptional performances during the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. For any athlete to deliver a gold medal performance, mental toughness is an essential ingredient. But what exactly is mental toughness—and ...

Feb 22, 2018

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Death metal is often violent and misogynistic yet it brings joy and empowerment to fans

Death metal is a baffling genre to many people. The music is aggressive, the lyrics are often violent and misogynistic, and it has been blamed for inciting violent crimes such as rape and murder.

Feb 22, 2018

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Detecting the subtle signs of heart disease in women

Many women may write off fatigue, body aches and even nausea as the result of stress, or as an indication that they need to slow down and rest.

Feb 22, 2018

Disease risk after pediatric heart surgery

Infections and autoimmune diseases are more common among people who have undergone heart surgery as children and had their thymus removed at the same time, which is often done to get access to the heart. This is evident in ...

Feb 22, 2018

Diabetic nerve damage may increase energy needed for walking

A new study suggests that diabetes-related nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) may reduce the amount of energy stored by the Achilles tendon during walking. The tendon connects the back of the heel to the calf muscles. This ...

Feb 22, 2018