Maintaining good dental and oral health is crucial for your overall well-being, and having a balanced diet that includes essential vitamins and minerals is vital for a healthy smile. If you want to support healthier gums and teeth, there are vitamins you should consider, as insufficient levels of certain vitamins and minerals can lead to various dental problems. 4 Sep 2023 Read more The Intercare Group operates four day hospitals, four sub-acute rehabilitation hospitals, one specialised hospital, and twenty-seven multi-disciplinary medical and dental centres across South Africa, intending to provide innovative healthcare solutions by continuously introducing products and services into a network of world-class healthcare facilities. 28 Aug 2023 Read more Intercare Bedfordview Medical and Dental Centre, located in the affluent Bedfordview, on the first floor of Village View Centre, 41 Van Buuren Road, opened its doors on 4 August 2023... 28 Aug 2023 Read more Sinus surgery is a medical procedure that aims to open the pathways of the sinuses and clear blockages. Sinuses are small air-filled cavities inside a person's skull and face. They are behind the forehead, nasal bones, cheeks, and eyes. These cavities help to make the skull lighter and protect against injuries, particularly in accidents involving impacts. 1 Aug 2023 Read more Have you suddenly gained a lot of weight? Does your life feel like an emotional roller coaster? Your hormones might be to blame. Hormonal imbalance can have a tremendous effect on your health. 3 Jul 2023 Read more Who knew that innocent daily habits may be reducing the life of your teeth? A few typical but harmful unconscious actions in your everyday life could be eroding your teeth, infecting your gums, and causing harm to your oral health. Although many of these habits don't have immediate effects, they can do irreparable damage to your teeth over time. 1 Jun 2023 Read more Testosterone is a hormone produced by men and women but is often called the 'male sex hormone'. Testosterone is produced in men's testicles and controls their development. During puberty, testosterone helps boys develop male physical features like body and facial hair, deeper voices, and muscle strength. It also drives sperm production, the prostate gland, and the male sex drive. Testosterone levels rise during puberty, peak during the late teen years, and then level off. After age 30, it is normal for a man's testosterone levels to decrease slightly every year. 2 May 2023 Read more One of the most important things standing between you and getting sick is your immune system (immunity). When it comes to fighting viruses, everyday precautions such as washing your hands often and avoiding sick people are key. But experts say that boosting your immune system may also give you an edge in staying healthy. 3 Apr 2023 Read more The kidneys are an essential part of our body's filtration system, responsible for removing waste and excess fluid from our blood. When our kidneys become damaged over time, it can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD). 27 Mar 2023 Read more Intercare Waterstone Medical and Dental Centre, located in Waterstone Village Office Park in Somerset West, Corner of R44 & Main Road, opened its doors on 6 March 2023. Waterstone Village offers a convenient location, with easy access to the N2 and R44, allowing residents from the Helderberg community to enjoy this incomparable shopping haven. 7 Mar 2023 Read more Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "For our own success to be real, it must contribute to the success of others". These are true words if you think about the remarkable journey of the Intercare Sandton Medical and Dental Centre, Sandton Day and Sandton Sub-acute Rehabilitation Hospitals, which commenced in 2018. 10 Feb 2023 Read more Nearly half of cancer deaths worldwide are linked to preventable factors. New research identified 34 cancer-causing risk factors; smoking, alcohol use, and high body mass index (BMI) were the most common and the leading causes of otherwise preventable cancers. Here's how you can reduce your risk of cancer. 1 Feb 2023 Read more The start of a new year is a natural time to look ahead to the coming year and consider how we want to improve our lives. You can adopt a new mindset or reset your mind and begin the new year with a sense of calm and preparedness to tackle new goals and big dreams. Use these tips to start the new year and your first day back at work with a solid plan of action. 16 Jan 2023 Read more Most of us look forward to the festive season. An opportunity to reconnect with family and friends and celebrate. But it can also be a busy and stressful time, and all the planning and taking care of others leaves many of us exhausted, stressed, and wishing for a holiday to get over the holiday! Holiday merry-making is also about how you treat yourself. Taking good care of yourself is essential, and it is anything but selfish. It's like the oxygen mask on an airplane - in an emergency, you must put it on yourself before you can help others. 2 Dec 2022 Read more Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when blood sugar (or blood glucose) is too high. Glucose at normal levels is a vital source of fuel for the body. However, high blood sugar levels can, over time, damage the body and lead to various health problems. Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputation, heart disease, kidney failure, and early death. 1 Nov 2022 Read more Intercare Hazeldean Sub-acute Rehabilitation and Day Hospitals celebrate 10 years of successful surgical procedures and rehabilitative care. 4 Oct 2022 Read more Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease (periodontal disease) that causes irritation, redness, and swelling (inflammation) of your gingiva, the part of your gums around the base of your teeth. Gingivitis can lead to more severe gum disease called periodontitis and tooth loss. 3 Oct 2022 Read more Intercare Linden Medical and Dental Centre, located in the Linden Lanes Centre in Linden, Johannesburg, opened its doors on 5 September 2022. 6 Sep 2022 Read more An unhealthy heart significantly impacts your overall health. The most common heart disease is coronary artery disease (narrow or blocked coronary arteries), which can lead to chest pain, heart attacks, or stroke. Other heart diseases include congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems, congenital heart disease (heart disease at birth), and endocarditis (inflamed inner layer of the heart), also called cardiovascular disease. 1 Sep 2022 Read more While men and women contract various conditions, some health issues affect women differently and more commonly. Some of the conditions that pose considerable health risks in women are: 1 Aug 2022 Read more Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think, and behave, and can lead to various emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities and sometimes feel like life isn't worth living. 1 Jul 2022 Read more I've been on a long and incredible journey and I cannot contain my excitement in reaching an especially important milestone. 1 Jun 2022 Read more You have heard how quitting smoking can improve your physical health, but you may continue because you believe smoking reduces your stress and anxiety. It is not necessarily true. 29 Apr 2022 Read more Your task list is growing by the day, your wife is reminding you about the roof leak for the sixth time, and the laundry is stacking up. If you feel overwhelmed by the number of things you still need to do, you are not alone. 1 Apr 2022 Read more Endometriosis is a painful condition that occurs when tissue similar to the uterus lining (womb) grows outside of the uterus. This condition involves the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining the pelvis and severely impacts women's quality of life. 1 Mar 2022 Read more Children don't necessarily look forward to going to a doctor or dentist. Consider these steps for putting their anxiety at ease - as well as yours. How do we create a positive healthcare experience? 1 Feb 2022 Read more The journey to a healthier lifestyle can be overwhelming, but if you break it down into smaller steps, it becomes more manageable. A popular method to form healthy habits is called the 21/90 rule. Commit to a personal goal for 21 days. By then, that goal would have become a habit. Once you have formed a habit, you continue to do it for another 90 days to become part of your lifestyle. Break the 90 days down further into your own 3-day rule. Focusing on and follow a specific habit for three days. Then you introduce a new habit while you also continue with the previous one. The focus should be on sustainability, and that is why we follow 3-day steps. 3 Jan 2022 Read more Are you looking forward or dreading the festive season? Holidays are supposed to be a joyful time for fun, happiness, and celebrations. But even in years without a global pandemic, many people find the holidays a challenging time. Instead of being a season of joy, some may experience 'holiday blues' with increased stress, feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. 1 Dec 2021 Read more Uncontrolled diabetes and periodontal (gum) disease are primary causes of disability and important predictors of increased health costs, serious complications and poor quality of health. Both conditions are very common and go largely unnoticed by a large sector of the population. Diabetes affects an estimated 8-10% of the South African population. 2 Nov 2021 Read more We are delighted to announce the opening of the Intercare Castle Gate Medical and Dental Centre on 3 September 2021. This facility is the latest addition to the network of Intercare healthcare facilities and is located in the Castle Gate Lifestyle Centre in the Waterkloof Ridge area, Pretoria. Defined by our promise of "a great health care experience altogether", our network of 24 medical and dental centres and nine hospitals around the country, has irrevocably changed the way more than a million people per year experience healthcare in their daily lives. 31 Aug 2021 Read more The 21st-century woman has achieved milestones her foremothers couldn't fathom. 2 Aug 2021 Read more A Pap Smear is a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. It is done by collecting cells from your cervix - the lower, narrow end of your uterus that is at the top of the vagina. 1 Jul 2021 Read more What media and popular culture serve men as 'Health' and masculinity often entails chiselled triceps and excessive use of protein supplements. However, several not-so-glamorous health topics are rarely discussed as men grow from boys to men, yet the failure to do so could have dire consequences for men as seniors. 1 Jun 2021 Read more Children don't necessarily look forward to going to a doctor or dentist. Consider these steps for putting their anxiety at ease - as well as yours. 1 May 2021 Read more |
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