Now Hiring: Research Assistant Opportunity

Job Title: Research Assistant Employment Duration: Fixed Term – 1-year contract subject to a three-month trial period Location: Cape Town Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00. Flexibility required, with occasional evening and weekend commitments for events, research projects, or workshops as needed. Starting Date: Jan/Feb 2025 About The Noakes Foundation The Noakes Foundation […]
World Mental Health Day!

World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10th to raise awareness about mental health issues around the globe and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). The day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working […]
Rethinking Alzheimer’s: Are We Asking the Right Questions?

For decades, Alzheimer’s disease has been perceived as a natural consequence of aging or linked predominantly to genetic predisposition. We’ve accepted that age, family history, and lifestyle factors like poor sleep, lack of exercise, or even high cholesterol play their roles. But are we looking deeply enough into the real causes? Could there be a […]
The Hidden Dangers of Modern Convenience: How Technology and Processed Foods Are Fuelling Childhood Obesity

As we mark Children’s Health Month alongside Women’s Health Month this August, it’s crucial to shine a light on an alarming trend: childhood obesity. This isn’t just a health issue; it’s a crisis that’s reshaping our children’s future. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight children under the age of 5 was […]
The Ozempic effect: Drugs vs Diet

“Let Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food.” – a familiar phrase from Hippocrates dating back to around 400BC. While a few things may have changed in the world since then, this statement has never been more relevant. There is a rising ‘tsunami’ of chronic condition diagnoses, both physical and mental, and along […]
Empowering Women’s Health: A Study on Nutrition and Thyroid Function

While it might be small, the thyroid is anything but insignificant. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic rate, growth, and development, playing a central role in the control of the heart, muscle, digestive function, brain development, and bone maintenance. Thyroid disorders fall into two main categories: overactive, and underactive. An overactive […]
The Latest News from The Noakes Foundation

Hello, and welcome to our latest newsletter! We’ve had quite an eventful few months, filled with so much progress and excitement that we can’t wait to share with you. This edition is packed with updates on our recent activities, insightful discussions, and upcoming projects that are sure to pique your interest. Stay tuned as we […]
Unlock the Secrets of Diet, Metabolism, and Thyroid Health! Join Our Study!

We’re currently researching the relationship between diet, metabolism, and thyroid health and are looking for volunteers to join us. Who we need: Women, between the ages of 18-65 years who have been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) by a medical doctor You must have been taking medication for your thyroid condition for at least […]
Celebrating International Day of Action for Women’s Health: Healthy Women, Healthy World

Today, on International Day of Action for Women’s Health, we unite globally to advocate for women’s health and well-being. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the unique health challenges that women face and promoting strategies that support their physical and mental health. One such empowering strategy is the Low Carb High Fat (LCHF) […]
Overcoming Type 2 Diabetes: My Journey to Health and Fitness

In 2010, at just 37 years old, I received the life-altering diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. It wasn’t entirely unexpected, given the strong family history of diabetes and hypertension. Initially, my treatment involved insulin injections to manage my blood sugar levels. Upon discharge from the hospital, I was prescribed oral medications and put on a […]