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  According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa, Cardiovascular: Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in South Africa after HIV/ AIDS. More South Africans die of CVD than of all the cancers combined CVD is responsible for almost 1 in 6 deaths (17.3%) in South Africa 215 people die everyRead more

  With active8tor we strive to not only make your Vitality journey as seamless as possible but also to assist you and your family in making healthier choices this year! We want to take a brief moment and remind you that in order for you to maintain your status OR up your status for 2018,Read more

  10 ways to feed your brain Load up on 10 of the best (and most delicious) foods that will keep your mind razor sharp, your mood better and your focus fired-up. Asparagus- it is loaded with mood-boosting folate Avocados- contains loads of vitamin E which protects your brain from Alzheimer’s disease, and research indicatesRead more

We all know that just like saving money, losing weight isn’t much different. While saving money requires spending less, losing weight requires consuming fewer calories. However what most people don’t realize is that cutting out too many calories can actually decrease your weight loss ability. This is due to the fact that food sparks yourRead more

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will improve your chances of avoiding heart disease. These recommendations are often the same as for preventing breast cancer. Stop smoking- smoking increases your risk for a heart attack by 6 times. Even if you already smoke, as soon as you stop smoking your risk drops dramatically. Research shows that omega-3sRead more

After years of being in the background, the digestive system is finally in the spotlight! Thanks to all the new research, we’re now more aware then ever that great health starts in your gut. Taking care of your gut is crucial for boosting your mood and also for getting good sleep as 70% of your immune systemRead more

Everyone’s capacity for absorbing and recalling information is different – but there is one way to ensure your brain is ready to absorb all the information – the right diet. Late nights, stress, skipped meals, wrong snacking and quick fix foods can create havoc with your ability to concentrate, recall information and the functioning ofRead more

Inflamation, how to cool the fire inside. When there is an attack on the body, the body fights back with processes to try and remove it and begin the healing process. This process is called inflammation. Inflammation is a normal and necessary process of self-protec- tion. For example, when you cut your finger and theRead more

Lose weight without counting calories It is wrong to think that the only reason people gain or lose weight is because of calories – our bodies are much more complex than that. Hormones and hunger are affected by different foods and not all calories are equal. There are many small changes you can make toRead more

Dear Vitality Partner in Preventative Care With active8tor we strive to not only make your Vitality journey as seamless as possible but also to assist you and your family in making healthier choices this year! We want to take a brief moment and remind you that in order for you to maintain your status ORRead more