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800 million people around the world are living with obesity.

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  4th of March is observed as World Obesity Day and we spoke to CEO Professor Pamela Naidoo and Dietitian Kinza Hussian from The Heart and Stroke Foundation.  So according to the World Obesity Federation, 800 million people around the world are living with obesity. And then also in South Africa almost 65% of women and 30% of men are classified as being overweight or obese. So being overweight or obese increases your risk of having a heart disease or even a stroke, as well as numerous other health problems including high blood pressure or diabetes.  Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat in the body, but it's also very important, you know, where that fat lies.  Bear in mind checking body mass index is something which I'm sure most people are aware of, it's that quick calculation everyone can just do, which is your weight in kgs divided by your height in meter squared, so if that number is greater than 30, that's when we'd say someone's ob

All she knows is Hustling

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Women in Business is an organisation managed by voluntary directors and overseen by a voluntary committee.  Women in Business has members, associates and partners across South Africa, Africa and Internationally. Their footprint is ever widening; With the onset of the CORONA Virus threat we have managed to grow exponentially through technology.   On the line we are joined by the CEO of Woman in Business Nompilo Gumede. Presenter: Jasnine Roberts Producer: Lydia M 

Expressing your last wishes before you pass on.

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A will is a legal document that expresses a person's wishes as to how their property is to be distributed after their death and as to which person is to manage the property until its final distribution. September is known as Wills Month and National Wills Week kicks off on 11 September 2023. Your last will and testament serve as the key tool in ensuring your wishes are carried out after you pass away. It determines the distribution of your belongings and property and provides for your family and loved ones. Tune in as we speak to Rene Carstens, Principal Legal Practitioner at the Legal Aid SA Cape Town Local Office. Presenter: Jasnine Roberts Producer: Lydia M

YES WE CAN

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Yes We Can is an organisation that has a mission to create and maintain a sustainable educational programme that equips youth and women with skillsets to develop themselves and maintain their livelihoods. They have a vision for youth and women to replicate the programme model in their respective communities; ensuring longevity of it and its self-sustainability as well as creating self-employment and generating income for themselves and for others. In studio we were joined by Mila Moreano Co-Founder of Yes We Can & CEO, Mrs Abieda Hendricks and Mr Simba Matanda. Click on the link below to hear more about YES WE CAN Presenter: Jasnine Roberts Producer: Lydia M

Healing Child Trauma takes Time, Patience and Care

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Providing individual & group therapy to children who’ve suffered trauma and abuse with Therapeutic tools & treatment programmes Training professionals. Jelly Beanz, believe that children should be free. Free to live. To love. To learn. To play and to grow, knowing that they matter. Jelly Beanz is an organisation that brings hope to children that have been affected by trauma Today on Sakhisizwe we were joined by Ruth Van der Walt who is a clinical social worker at Jelly Beanz Click on the video to hear more about Jelly Beanz and the work that they do. Presenter: Jasnine Roberts Producer: Lydia M

Stop drinking when you PREGNANT

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Drinking any amount of alcohol when pregnant is not safe at all it can cause a lot of serious health problems for your baby, problems such as premature birth, birth defects such as hearing loss, heart problems to name a few. If you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant, please do not drink alcohol. On the 9 th of September it is known as International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day and that was one of the health issues that was being discussed. What is Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD)? Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are a group of conditions that can occur in a person who is exposed to alcohol as a result of their mother drinking during pregnancy. These effects can include physical problems and problems with behavior and learning. Often, a person with an FASD has a mix of these problems. FARR is dedicated to building positive futures in South African communities by significantly reducing birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnan

Employees Wellness Week

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Employee wellness is all about activities and programs that improve employee health and well-being. Prioritizing employee well-being is the main way an employer can help employees manage stress, build relationships, improve productivity, and reduce burnout. Employee Wellness Week, is an annual national health event designed to bring awareness of the importance of maintaining the health and wellbeing of employees in the workplace and within their home environment. The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) uses this week to highlight the importance of heart and brain health, as well as the associated risk factors given that CVD has a very high burden of disease in SA.   From the 3rd- 7th  of July, is known as Employees Wellness Week and speaking to us about the importance of this week is Nutrition Science Team Leader and registered dietician form the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa Hayley Cimring.   Click on the link below to hear what Hayley had to say: Presenter: Ja