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If You Maintained Your Body, You Might Not Get Sick in Old Age
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The idea that proper self-care can prevent illness in old age is gaining traction among health experts and everyday people alike. While aging is inevitable, the notion that sickness must accompany it is increasingly challenged by evidence showing that consistent maintenance of the body—through diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices—can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases and frailty later in life.
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South Africa’s Inflation Paradox: Why Shop Prices Feel Higher Than Reported
05:13|South Africa’s consumer inflation rate has remained relatively low, with Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reporting a headline inflation rate of 2.7% in March 2025, down from higher levels in previous years. Food price inflation specifically slowed to 2.2% in March 2025 from 1.9% in February, a significant drop from the 13.4% peak in January 2023, the highest in 14 years.
Understanding and Combating Biofilms: Methods, Natural Supplements, and Considerations
03:11|Biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and algae, encased in a self-produced extracellular matrix composed of polysaccharides, proteins, and DNA.
South African Government Race base Quotas in 2025
04:01|The recent introduction of South Africa’s racial employment quotas, which mandate companies to reduce white male representation to as low as 4% in certain sectors, has sparked intense debate about the viability and morality of race-based economic policies.
Consequences of Unhealthy Dietary and Medical Practices in children
04:31|The audio cast call to "stop running to the medical profession" reflects concerns about the overuse of prescription drugs, which often come with side effects that can harm children's developing immune systems. Key points to consider:
Nicotine, a natural compound found in tobacco plants, has long been a subject of debate.
04:49|While nicotine might offer short-term perks like appetite control or a metabolic nudge, its negatives often outweigh the positives, especially for a healthy body. Using it as a weight loss aid ignores the deeper reasons for weight gain—be it hormonal shifts, lifestyle habits, or stress. Social media might hype quick fixes, but real progress comes from tackling root causes, not masking them. Protecting your body means prioritizing sustainable choices over risky shortcuts.
The Future of Young Upcoming Farmers in South Africa and Africa in 2030
07:12|As the world approaches 2030, the role of young farmers in South Africa and across the African continent is poised to become a cornerstone of agricultural transformation, food security, and economic growth. With Africa’s population expected to surge and its youth demographic—projected to constitute 42% of the world’s youth by 2030—driving change, the future of farming lies in the hands of a new generation.