Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu
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Health Feature: WHO calls for higher taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks to protect public health
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about the World Health Organization’s call for higher taxes on sugar and alcohol to reduce health risks such as obesity and heart disease. They explore whether increased taxation can truly curb consumption, a…
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Fitness: Exploring the benefits of chair-based exercise
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Lesley Meyer, Physiotherapist & extraordinary lecturer at University of Pretoria, about different types of chair-based exercises and their benefits for posture and overall fitness and how these exercises are especially helpful for people who are desk-bound or not very act…
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New year, Health check: What should you be testing?
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about the essential health tests and screenings to prioritise at the start of the year, including blood tests, breast cancer screening, hypertension checks, and mental health assessments. Weekend Breakfast …
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Health: Complications after sugar-heavy holiday: Diabetes
Mongezi Koko, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu chats to Medical Practioner, Dr Donald Gumede about managing diabetes and other chronic conditions during the festive and after season. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sund…
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Fitness: Navigating the holiday hangover
Mongezi Koko, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu chats to Matthew Cornish, Fitness Trainor about the Holiday Hangover and how people are to navigate this as the new year starts. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays G…
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Health Feature: Staying safe this December: Preventing everyday injuries
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, discussing common injuries during the festive season and sharing advice on how to stay safe and why certain injuries should never be treated at home. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast o…
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Health Feature: A system under strain: What human rights tell us about healthcare failure
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Luvuyo Bayeni, a qualified medical practitioner and Chief Director of Human Resources for Health at National Department of Health exploring key healthcare issues, including access, quality of care, and affordability in light of Human Rights Day. 702 Weekend Breakfast w…
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Health Feature: Skin Cancer Awareness: Understanding, preventing, and protecting your skin
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Bonolo Mushiana, Specialist Dermatologist discussing this year's skin cancer awareness theme, the different types of skin cancer, their causes, treatment and prevention. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio statio…
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Fitness: Understanding Heated Yoga
Gugs Mhlungu chats with wellness coach and yoga movement expert Dina Kanjee about heated yoga, exploring the different types of hot-yoga classes, the benefits, essential safety considerations, and how beginners can get started. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johanne…
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Fitness: Understanding Heated Yoga
Gugs Mhlungu chats with wellness coach and yoga movement expert Dina Kanjee about heated yoga, exploring the different types of hot-yoga classes, the benefits, essential safety considerations, and how beginners can get started. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johanne…
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