Health Matters

Childhood is supposed to be a happy, carefree time in our lives - but these days there are so many kids and teenagers who are struggling with anxiety, depression and other related mental health issues. To unpack this, we're joined again on Health Matters by our mental health expert Jeanie Cavé, a clinical psychologist who works with individuals, couples, families, groups, children and adolescents. Cipla SA

For over two years now, everyone has been talking about the ‘new normal’, but what happens when we return to the ‘old normal’? Many of us are already starting to do this so we decided to speak to our mental health expert Jeanie Cavé, a clinical psychologist, to help us navigate this. Cipla SA

How do we keep our brain healthy and functioning at an optimal level?

This week on Health Matters we're speaking to Timothy Maurice Webster. Timothy is a bestselling author of 4 human and brand behaviour books, and host of The Brain and Brand Show podcast for the past 6 years, which is ranked in the top 20 in 17 countries.

His skills include applying neuroscience and behavioural science to decision making, and in this episode we talk about increasing brain resilience and creative problem solving. Cipla SA

The Absa Cape Epic is an eight-day stage race, and it's the most televised mountain bike race in the world.

The race must be completed by both members of a two-person team, with only 680 teams allowed to ride each year. Every event follows a different route, leading aspiring amateur and professional mountain bikers from around the world through roughly 700 untamed kilometres of unspoilt scenery, and up more than 17,000 metres of vertical ascent.

This year's event is coming up on the 20th of March and on this edition of Health Matters, we speak to Candice Lill - who has completed 4 previous Cape Epic races, as well as Matt Beers - who has 5 events under his belt, winning the 2021 edition along with his partner. Cipla SA

It’s in the news, it’s all over our social media, and nowadays when people ask “how are you?” - it’s not just a formality anymore! Our mental health is being tested in these strange and difficult times, and the fact is life is pretty challenging for many of us at the moment. In this episode, we're joined by Jeanie Cavé, a clinical psychologist who works with individuals, couples, families, groups, children and adolescents - as she guides us through managing our mental health during volatile and uncertain times. Cipla

What does ‘health’ mean to you in 2022? We know that there are hundreds of trends anywhere you look - the latest diet, exercise routine, or even a new gadget that you must have to track what your body is up to. But sometimes it helps to just take a step back, and get a fresh perspective. This time on Health Matters, Ryan O’Connor is joined by Johno Meintjes, who runs the popular online health and fitness community, JEFF, as well as Siv Ngesi – a comedian, television presenter, actor... and if you're on social media, you'll definitely know him well from his outspoken opinions on many topics! Cipla

“Oh my GERD!” - our favourite gastroenterologist is back! GERD might be the word... but do you know what it is? Thankfully Professor Mashiko Setshedi, Head of Medical Gastroenterology at Groote Schuur Hospital, joins us again to discuss this digestive condition. Cipla

Wellness can actually be quite a complex thing, with many factors affecting it… and not all of them are necessarily physical. Our mindset and mental perspective have a big influence on how we cope with day to day stresses and challenges. 
In this episode, we speak to someone who has an uncanny ability to see things differently - and who can show us a unique view on the world, that might just make everything feel better.
 John Sanei is an author, speaker and future strategist who has some interesting thoughts on the world, especially what is happening right now - and where humanity might be headed. Brought to you by Cipla. Cipla

Something that most of us would have experienced at some point is constipation, but for some people it is actually a chronic condition that can affect their daily lives. It's not something that is easy to live with, or talk about - but there are ways to manage and treat it, so that is what we discuss on Health Matters this week with Professor Mashiko Setshedi, Head of Medical Gastroenterology at Groote Schuur Hospital. Cipla

It’s the most controversial discussion topic in the world. People everywhere are asking, “Have you done it yet?” and, “Which one did you get?”. Your friends, family and colleagues are proudly declaring that they’ve done it, and berating those who don’t want to do it! Of course we're talking about the Covid-19 vaccine and in this episode of Health Matters, Ryan O'Connor gets some facts from someone who really knows what he’s talking about. Dr Jeremy Nel is Head of the Infectious Diseases division at Helen Joseph Hospital and Wits University.