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These range from sudden injuries to long-term medical conditions. Here's what to do in these situations.
01. Am I having a heart attack?
Thousands of South African men die of heart attacks each year. Here's how to tell if you're having one, and what you should do about it.
Read		02. The timebomb in your body
Genetically South Africans have inherited high cholesterol levels, making them susceptible to all the problems that go hand-in hand with cholesterol levels that are too high.
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03. No, your heart is fine
You spend your whole life listening to your heart. It's got a great beat, and you can dance to it. But when it skips, it's amazing how fast you can assume the worst.
Read		04. Emergency treatment of eye injuries
Ever wondered how to treat chemical burns in your eyes at home, or how to remove a small or large foreign object from your eye? Read these practical guidelines.
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05. When a liver packs up
When does someone need a liver transplant? What causes a liver to pack up? We talked to someone who went through this and bounced back.
Read		06. Crisis or catastrophe?
Every person has crises at some stage of their lives. It is unavoidable, no matter how careful or how organised we are, that things will go wrong at some stage.
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07. Crisis!
Sheer blind panic. And there's no one around to help. Here are 10 things everyone should know about emergencies. It could be fatal not to read this article.
Read		08. First on the scene
Christmas is coming up and many of us will be hitting the roads. Would you know what to do if you were the first person on the scene of an accident? Here's what to do.
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