Health File

Older persons have an increased demand for comprehensive health care and other services that are not always available and accessible to them, writes FAHMIDA HARRIS. Fahmida Harris is a physiotherapist,...

One needs to understand that it’s not the normal, protective, everyday stress that is implicated as a health hazard. The true bogeyman is chronic stress, writes DR TASLEEM RAS. This...

There is an urgent need to remove the many misconceptions regarding epilepsy. People with epilepsy can excel both intellectually and physically, and can enjoy most sporting and recreational activities, writes...

SAMEEAH CASSIM, explains that occupational thrapy has its roots in mental health, and treatment involves a holistic assessment which will assist clients in participating fully in their daily lives. Sameeah...

INSAAF GOOLAM, a registered dietitian (SA) answers some questions related to pregnancy. This article was provided by the Cape Town Branch of Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA). For...

DR MOHAMMED NASIR JAFFER gives some advice on exercise during Ramadaan. This article was provided by the Cape Town Branch of Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA). For further...

WITH the month of Ramadaan almost upon us, DR ZIYAAD WILLIAMS and DR TASLEEM RAS consider some important health-related aspects of fasting, especially for those of us who may have...

Breastfeeding is regarded by health authorities across the world as being the most effective way to achieve optimal health and wellbeing for children, their mothers and their families, writes DR...

Although we are moving towards more cooler days, DR M E DOCRAT warns that we should still be aware of the harmful rays of the sun. THE sun is good...

THE Islamic Medical Association (IMA) Western Cape has been involved in a community health and masjid project in Langa for a number of years. The following report has been provided...