World AIDS Day 2020 | Affinity Health
This World AIDS Day, join Affinity Health in calling on countries to step up their efforts to achieve healthier societies. World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s a chance for people across the globe to unite in the fight against HIV and...
Self-care on a budget
Over the last few years our lives have become undeniably stressful, and finances are a great contributor to the added pressure. Family and work-related pressures are also just part of the adult experience. This is why self-care is vital! If we do not take care...
Is Covid-19 a bacteria or a virus? Affinity Health explains the differences
When it comes to viral and bacterial infections, your symptoms may be similar – but treatment different. Despite what some may believe, Covid-19 cannot be treated with antibiotics. That’s because the coronavirus disease is caused by a virus, NOT by bacteria. Affinity Health explains more...
Affinity Health’s Top 10 things to think about before starting a family
Are you thinking of starting a family? While raising a baby doesn’t come with an instruction manual (how we all wish it did), Affinity Health says it helps to consider a few things before the pitter-patter of tiny feet. Whether you can afford a baby is...
Treating COVID in Kids
COVID-19 has affected the entire world and has changed the way we perceive cleanliness, illness and even just going out in public. The school year was disrupted (among many other things) and kids were forced to learn from home, far from the familiarity of the...
Keep your hands happy and germ-free with these pointers from Affinity Health
When it comes to protecting yourself and your loved ones from viruses, fungi and bacteria, hand washing gets the high five. Now, more than ever, there is a strong emphasis on the importance of hand hygiene, says Affinity Health. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading...
November is Bladder Health Awareness Month – Affinity Health
November is Bladder Health Awareness month, with common conditions such as incontinence and overactive bladder taking the spotlight. While talking about your bladder woes can be embarrassing, Affinity Health says it helps to know you’re not alone and that most bladder problems are easy to rectify. Each...
Protect your vision during Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month with these tips from Affinity Health
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, and Affinity Health encourages people with diabetes to take steps to protect their vision. Did you know that diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of blindness worldwide and often presents with no early warning signs? Tragically, without timely treatment...
Avoid the holiday blues with these stress-busting tips by Affinity Health
Decorating trees, exchanging gifts, and spending time with loved ones: There are so many reasons why 'tis the season to be jolly. But, although the holiday season is a magical time, it can also bring about unwanted stress. Affinity Health gives tips on maintaining your...
Anaemia: How to manage it
Anaemia is a condition in which sufferers have a lower than average red blood cell count, which is measured by the decrease in the amount of haemoglobin. There are many different types and each has its own cause. Anaemia can be temporary or long term, and...