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It is estimated that between 45 000 and 60 000 South Africans are hospitalised with influenza-associated illnesses each year. Catching the flu is easy and preventing it should be too. That is why this winter Uber, the innovative app that connects riders with drivers, has partnered with Discovery Health  to provide South Africans with flu vaccinations at the tap of a button. How to get your flu shot on demand: 1.  Between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM  on Friday 22 May 2015 only , you will be able to request up to 5 flu vaccinations to your doorstep using the Uber app for only R100 2.  Starting at 10:00 AM, open your Uber application and toggle over to the red cross icon 3.  Set your pickup location, and request a ride as you normally would 4.  Within minutes, a Discovery Health accredited nurse will arrive at your location, ready to administer flu vaccinations for up to five patients 5.  If you are not yet an Uber us...

It doesn't matter if you're looking for a date or looking for a job, basic grooming is a task every guy needs to master. Showing up at dinner or an interview looking like a mess is stylish only if you're a rock star. Philips Men SA’s expert barber, Jabu Mmela, has provided some commentary on the 10 things men need to know about grooming. 1. When it comes to caring for the skin, men may not need skin care products with twenty steps and special powders, but that doesn't mean you don't need anything. Like anyone else, a guy gets dirty, oily and sweaty skin that can become dull, dry, irritated or blemished.  2.  Since most men don't wear makeup, a dull skin problem is always obvious, and it never looks good. If you're one of those guys who don’t believe in soap, you're only doing yourself a disservice. Splashing water on your face may remove a small amount of dirt, but it just spreads the rest around your skin. Of all the skin care tips for men...

1. Apply skin protection to your face, neck and hands every day. The sun is the number one cause of skin ageing. Try COVERDERM filter face <SPF 20, 40, 60, 80> 2. Drink more water. Keeping your body hydrated will do wonders for your skin. 3.Use eye cream regularly. The skin around your eyes is very thin, that’s why they show the signs of ageing quicker than the rest of the face. Try COVERDERM luminous- Maxydrat-, Peptumax-, or Vanish Yeux 4. Get enough sleep; the lack of sleep impacts your skin and overall health. Get at least 7-9 hours of sleep every night. 5.  Remove all your make up every night, this will prevent blemishes and puffiness under the eyes. Try COVERDERM removing cream. It is gentle waterproof make-up remover and it’s safe to use around delicate eye area.   6. Moisture every day, skin cleansing must be followed by regular moisturising to maintain to maintain a radiant and youthful appearance.  ...

We take a look at what testicular cancer is all about, how it can potentially affect fertility in males and the various options available to men who have won the battle against this disease. What is testicular cancer? •    A type of cancer that occurs in men’s testicles •    Young men are most at risk •    Early diagnosis can save your life. Even though testicular cancer is not very common, it is a serious concern for young men. It is the most common cancer among men aged 20–34. But if testicular cancer is found and treated early, it is usually curable, but the question is - how does testicular cancer and it’s treatment affect your ability to father a child? Intensive chemotherapy treatments may lengthen the process, but many testicular cancer survivors have fathered children naturally. Most men with testicular cancer who were fertile prior to being diagnosed are able to father children after treatment. The b...