Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu
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Health Feature: Why your OB-GYN visit should happen before you’re pregnant
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about the importance of consultation and pre-screening before starting a family and during pregnancy, to help prevent potential complications, in recognition of National Pregnancy Week. Weekend Breakfast wit…
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Health Feature: What you need to know about the new HIV prevention injection
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about the arrival of the first batch of lenacapavir injections expected in February, how the rollout will be managed, the drug’s effectiveness, priority groups, and its anticipated impact. Weekend Breakfast…
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Fitness: Exploring why Rowing is a full-body workout
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Rowing South Africa President, Ben Burnand about the sport of rowing, its full-body benefits, the upcoming Corporate challenge, ways the public can get involved, and the fundraising initiative to support new equipment. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 70…
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Health Feature: Understanding Cervical cancer: Causes, risks, prevention and protection
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about cervical cancer in observance of Cervical Cancer Day, unpacking its causes, prevention, and the importance of regular screening. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gug…
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Fitness: Are you overdoing it? Understanding overtraining syndrome
Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Winile Mothsoane, Biokineticist and Vice President at the Biokinetics Association of South Africa, unpacking what overtraining syndrome is, some of the reasons that people overtrain and the risks of not allowing the body enough time to rest and recover. Thank you for lis…
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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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