Conditions once associated with older generations are now increasingly affecting young South Africans. From hypertension and strokes to anxiety, depression and burnout, health experts are warning that the pressures facing young people today are taking a serious toll on both mental and physical wellbeing episode artwork

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Conditions once associated with older generations are now increasingly affecting young South Africans. From hypertension and strokes to anxiety, depression and burnout, health experts are warning that the pressures facing young people today are taking a serious toll on both mental and physical wellbeing

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Conditions once associated with older generations are now increasingly affecting young South Africans. From hypertension and strokes to anxiety, depression and burnout, health experts are warning that the pressures facing young people today are taking a serious toll on both mental and physical wellbeing. Guest: Lesley Meyer: lecturer at University of Pretoria’s Department of Physiotherapy Guest: Tracy Feinstein: SADAG Call Center Manager,

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Conditions once associated with older generations are now increasingly affecting young South Africans. From hypertension and strokes to anxiety, depression and burnout, health experts are warning that the pressures facing young people today are taking a serious toll on both mental and physical wellbeing

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