Health24.com | Even the smallest fitness gains could help you reduce the risk of a heart attack

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Even a slight improvement in your heart/lung fitness could reduce your risk of a heart attack, a new study reveals.

Between 2006 and 2008, researchers assessed the cardiorespiratory (heart/lung) fitness of just over 4 500 men and women in Norway. None had heart disease, high blood pressure or cancer, and most were considered at low risk for heart disease over the next 10 years.

By 2017, however, 147 of the study participants had suffered a heart attack or developed angina, conditions caused by narrowing or blockage of heart arteries.

More investigation showed that the risk of heart attack and angina steadily declined as cardiorespiratory fitness increased.

“We found a strong link between higher fitness levels and a lower risk of heart attack and angina pectoris over the nine years following the measurements that were taken,” said Bjarne Nes of the Cardiac Exercise Research Group (CERG) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim.

“Even among people who seem to be healthy, the top 25% of the most fit individuals actually have only half as high a risk as the least fit 25%,” he said in a university news release.

The study used a fitness calculator developed at CERG, which measures the body’s capacity to transport and use oxygen during exercise. It found that for each increase of 3.5 fitness points, the risk of heart attack and angina decreased by 15%.

The findings suggest that even a small improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness can benefit heart health, the researchers said.

The study was recently published in the European Heart Journal.

Study first author Jon Magne Letnes said, “Our results should encourage people to use training as preventive medicine. A few months of regular exercise that gets you out of breath can be an effective strategy for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.” Letnes is a doctoral candidate in the university’s department of circulation and medical imaging.

Sanjay Sharma, a leading expert in sports and heart disease, wrote an editorial that accompanied the study.

“There is apparently no upper limit for training when it comes to the beneficial effects for the heart,” Sharma wrote. In addition to serving as medical director of the London Marathon, he is a professor of cardiology at St. George’s, University of London.

Barman

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De Ponte Lodge is looking for a barman with at least 1/2 year experience in a craft bar or a 4/5* hotel to join our team . Requirements Matric
Excellent communication skill.
Friendly personality and ability to interact with guest
Must be familiar with various wines, cocktails, craft beers, shooter, hard liquors. Please forward a complete CV with contactable references to tino@depontelodge.co.za

Rooms Divisions Manager

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Rooms Divisions Manager in Grahamstown | Tourism/Hospitality Management | Job Mail | 4374737

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A recognized 3 year tertiary qualification in the hospitality industry will be an advantageous. Must have at least 5 years’ experience in the Front Office Department of which at least 3 years should be in a managerial position. Must be fluent in English with a high level of computer literacy, with emphasis on Opera and Micros experience. Revenue management experience essential. Own transport essential. The general purpose of the role is to manage and lead the Rooms Divisions department (hotel; front office; night audit; switchboard; drivers; porters; housekeeping and guest relations). Will also be expected to stand in for the General Manager when on leave in an Assistant General Management role. Single live in position with accommodation offered on site. Must be willing to work in an isolated environment. liz@lfhr.co.za

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Tough times lie ahead for employers failing to abide by NMW – Department of Labour

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Names of employers who fail to comply with the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will be published on the website of the Department of Labour, a meeting was told in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday.

Fikiswa Mncanca, Chief Director for Statutory Services in the Department, was speaking to about 400 inspectors in East London on the state of readiness of the Department to implement and enforce the NMW, which was recently signed into law.

“Shaming such employers will ensure they are recognized as people intent on defying the state. This will go on to ensure that they will not be able to do business with government,” She said.

Mncanca said the sanction for not complying with the NMW requires the employer to pay an amount equal to twice the value of the underpayment or twice the month wages, whichever is greater. The Department is required in terms of section 76 (4) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) on a quarterly basis, to publish in its official website, all employers that were issued with compliance orders.

Mncanca reiterated that the purpose of the NMW is to advance economic development and social justice by improving the wages of the lowest paid workers, protecting workers from unreasonable low wages, preserving the value of the NMW, promoting collective bargaining and supporting economic policy .

She said the NMW was the floor level below which no employee should be paid from 01 January 2019. The level is R20.00 per hour to implemented and enforced. NMW for farm and forestry worker is R18.00 per hour – domestic workers R15.00 per hour and for Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) is R11.00 per hour.

Mncanca said the NMW would be reviewed annually by the Commission comprising Labour, business and community appointed by the Minister of Labour.

Another similar session will be held in Pretoria, tomorrow.

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Try This Intense Full-Body Circuit to Tone Up This Winter

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This circuit was created by Faheem Mujahid, a certified trainer, performance specialist, and owner of HumanWorks private training studio in Miami. “The New Year is the perfect time to reconnect with your body and rebuild your foundation,” explains Mujahid. “This workout allows you to do exactly that, while maximizing your output in a short amount of time.” Warning: It’s not easy! But the results, which include a stronger, leaner, and all-around more fit you, are totally worth it.

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Squats: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, shoulders back, and abs tight (A). Lower down, bringing hips to just below parallel, ideally (B). Push into heels to rise to standing, and repeat.

Squat jumps: With feet shoulder-width apart, let arms hang at sides. Push hips back and down (A). Once knees reach about 90 degrees, jump straight up, swinging arms up (B). On landing, immediately lower back down into a squat; continue repeating.

RELATED: The One Squat Variation You Need to Be Doing for a Perkier Butt

Lunges: Start with feet together and arms at sides. Step right foot a couple of feet in front of left (A). Slowly lower body until knees are bent to 90 degrees (B). Pause; push back up to “A.” Repeat move for 15 seconds; then switch sides.

Scissor jumps: Lunge with right leg forward; bend left arm, and extend right arm down (A). Jump straight up, swiftly switching legs midair like a pair of scissors. On landing, lower down into a lunge with left leg forward (B). Continue alternating legs.

RELATED: 5 Power Lunges for Killer Glutes

Push-ups: Get into a plank with hands slightly wider than shoulders and abs tight (A). Lower chest down, keeping elbows tucked into sides (B). Press back up to “A,” and repeat.

Burpees: Stand with feet together and arms at sides. Bend knees, lower hips, and place hands on ground (A). Jump feet back into a plank (B). Lower chest to floor (C), and then push back up to “B.” Jump feet back in, to return to “A,” and then jump straight up with arms overhead (D). Land softly, and repeat.

RELATED: 5 Full-Body Moves to Do When You're Sick of Burpees

Lateral lunges: Stand tall with feet hip-width apart (A). Take a giant step out to the right as you push hips back. Bend right knee, and lower body down while keeping left leg straight (B). Push into right foot to return to standing, and then repeat on opposite side. Continue alternating.

Skaters: With feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent, hinge forward as you raise left foot. Push off right foot, and explode toward the left, landing on left foot with knees slightly bent (A). Repeat movement on opposite side (B). Continue alternating.

Step-ups: Place right foot on step or box with arms at sides (A). Press right foot into step, pushing body up until right leg is straight (B). Return to “A”; repeat for 15 seconds. Switch sides.

High knees: Stand tall with feet hip-width apart. Quickly drive right knee up as you bend left arm (A). Lower right knee and left arm, and then immediately drive left knee and right arm up (B). Continue alternating back and forth, using a hopping motion.

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Procurement/Financial Administrator (Witbank)

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Location: Witbank
Reference: #WB002452/BRR
Company: MPRTC Recruitment

A water processing and engineering firm is looking for a procurement/financial administrator in Witbank.

Please note: If you do not fit the specification with the minimum requirements your application will not be accepted for this position. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete an assessment or test to demonstrate your knowledge of this position.

Requirements:

  • Good administrative and clerical skills
  • Team player and should be able to work on deadline-driven situations
  • Superior proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential
  • Superior proficiency in Pastel Partner (project costings will be an added advantage)
  • In-depth knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures is a must along with high degree of concentration and an ability to identify accounting discrepancies
  • Good knowledge in book keeping, accounting and finance
  • Works with vendors to schedule shipping and delivery times
  • Before placing an order, check purchase orders for accuracy, completeness and clarity
  • Must verify that product information, shipping information, cost and delivery dates are all correct before obtaining authorisation to place an order 

Applicants must reside in Witbank or surrounding area.

Only South African citizens, who are suitably qualified, live in the applicable area and meet the requirements of the position are eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Visit our website to view all of our current vacancies: www.mprtc.co.za

Posted on 30 Jan 09:25

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The most essential and important resource any company can possess will undoubtedly be the talent that they employ. This is where MPRTC is crucial, in that we specialise in the most diverse and complex resource; we supply people, the right people, for your company.

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Immigration Admin Assistant (Johannesburg)

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Job description

Position of admin assistant to immigration consultant at IBN Johannesburg office.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting production case managers with allocated cases:

  • Company research
  • Complete and compile visa applications
  • Organise translations
  • Dealing with home affairs related matters, drafting letter of support, drafting sending/ receiving letter and declaration by employer for ICT
  • Follow up on pending applications, phone calls to the embassies, VFS, SAQA, SAPS, home affairs
  • Collecting client results from VFS
  • Accompany customers to VFS, going to court for documents to be apostilled, drafting representative letters, capturing applications on VFS system, loading clients on CMS
  • Reports to production case manager

What we offer you:

  • Never a boring day
  • Valuable work experience in a very international and multicultural environment
  • Flexible working hours
  • Market-related salary
  • Be apart of a young and dynamic team and become part of a company operating in whole South Africa and Southern African countries
  • A demanding but kind management constantly supporting your growth
  • Our vision: “Enabling talent to work and live within Africa and make a contribution to develop this energetic and fascinating continent and its people”
  • Nice staff functions and staff braais, (your boss cooks for you) great tea/coffee and lots of nice surprises all year round

If you do not hear from us within 10 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company Description

IBN Immigration Solutions is an award-winning immigration company providing specialist immigration services for South Africa and various other African countries as well as some international markets. We have been assisting our corporate and private clients for over 19 years and have offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Windhoek. We are a growing company offering an attractive work environment.

Requirements

  • Immigration knowledge highly advantageous
  • Are you motivated, determined to constantly improve and love working in a young and dynamic team?
  • An expert and very familiar with how to handle Internet searches efficiently?
  • Are you able to work independently, efficiently and keep calm under pressure?
  • Are you willing to go the extra mile and provide exceptional results with being very driven?
  • Do you have a very good experience with MS Office/Outlook?
  • Have at least three years’ work experience, preferred in an administrative/immigration related role?
  • Having strong self-organisation skills as well as high motivation to achieve and love to learn new things?
  • Are you a decision-maker that thinks pro-actively and outside the box?
  • Own car and RSA driving license desirable
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken) is a must. An additional language is advantageous
  • South African citizenship or permanent residence in RSA

Posted on 30 Jan 09:14

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