The fermentation process that turns green tea black induces a range of complex flavonoids, including theaflavins and thearubigins, to which several potential health benefits have been attributed.

We are all familiar with phrases such as the "fat cats" and  "gravy train" but when Eastern Cape MEC for Finance, Phumulo Masualle, advised departments to "trim the fat", he had no idea he would be addressing the heavy issue of obesity.

Positive Activity Interventions (PAIs) teach employees various ways to increase their positive thinking and how to adopt positive behaviour. Depression affects more than 100 million people worldwide and in 2 000, was the second leading cause of disability among individuals aged 15 to 44. 

Despite National Treasury's assertion that they are considering various funding options for the mooted National Health Insurance, ranging from a payroll tax to higher value-added tax to a surcharge on income tax, it appears that mandatory employee and employer contributions will be a necessary feature of a successful NHI. This clearly has implications for employees and employers alike.

The Organ Donor Foundation’s (ODF) two successful 5km walks, with the third walk planned for Cape Town on 24 November, proved to be an important tool to raise awareness about organ donation.