# Health experts are warning that rising stress, heart disease and sleep deprivation among South African men are contributing to a growing burden of chronic illness. Long working hours, shift work and lifestyle pressures are increasing risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and long-term inflammation. Stellenbosch University researcher, Gerald Maarman, says Rooibos tea, which is caffeine-free, may help support better sleep and heart health when used as part of a healthy lifestyle, although it is not a medical treatment.
Researchers urge men to prioritise heart health as lifestyle diseases rise