Health Feature: Missing doses, missing progress? The importance of HIV treatment adherence

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about the importance of treatment adherence, the reasons people default on medication, including stigma, relocation, and poor healthcare experiences and efforts to improve consistency, while also addressing t…

Health Feature: What happens to your body when you breathe in second-hand smoke?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to  Dr Fundile Nyati, a resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about the dangers of passive smoking, unpacking how it can be just as harmful as smoking itself. The conversation explores its links to heart disease, cancer, and pregnancy-related complications, while al…

Health Feature: The hidden cost of constant connectivity on our phones

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Melane van Zyl, board member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists, to unpack the dangers of constantly being on our phones, living in a perpetual state of alertness, and how this affects our concentration, focus, and ability to give our full attention to the pr…

Health Feature: The silent killer – why we need to talk about high blood pressure

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to  Dr Fundile Nyati, resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about the concerning rise in high blood pressure among young people and women. They unpack some of the contributing factors behind this increase, such as lifestyle habits, stress, and diet, while highlighti…

Fitness: Exploring bad walking habits that could be hurting your body

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Lesley Meyer, physiotherapist and extraordinary lecturer at the University of Pretoria, about the different ways people walk, and how walking patterns can impact posture, leading to knee, hip, and back pain. They also unpack the importance of proper walking posture, pace, an…

Health Feature: How much salt does your body really need?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solutions, about the role of salt in the body. They discuss how much is considered healthy, the effects of both too little and too much salt intake, and the importance of electrolytes and how they support overall body…

Health Feature: Understanding multiple sclerosis

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to  Dr Fundile Nyati, resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about multiple sclerosis, in recognition of World Multiple Sclerosis Day in May. They unpack what the condition is, its causes, treatment options, the most common types, and the support available for people…

Fitness: Eccentric training – why slowing down your workout could make you stronger

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Derek Archer, head of strength and conditioning at St. David’s Marist Inanda and director at Fitpro (Institute of Fitness Professionals), about the science behind eccentric exercise. They explore how slowing down your movements during a workout increases muscle contraction, …

Health Feature: Malaria on the rise – should we be worried? 

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Asafika Mbangatha, a family medicine specialist, about the growing concerns around malaria cases, and how climate change, recent severe floods, and shifting weather patterns are contributing to its rise. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations …

Health Feature: World Hemophilia Day — why early diagnosis is critical

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, a resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, unpacking haemophilia, the various types, its causes, and who is most at risk. They discuss the progress made in diagnosing the condition and the ongoing challenges in identifying it early. Gugs Mhlungu i…