Treating constipation at home
Constipation is a common problem. The medical condition may be from certain foods that you eat or don't eat, lifestyle choices or certain medication....
Affinity Health on National Child Protection Week
They say it takes a village to raise a child. As leading medical insurance providers in SA, Affinity Health calls on all South Africans to keep our children loved, healthy, and safe. Are You Aware of the Dangers a Child Faces in South Africa? In light of...
Digestion: Improve yours now!
Healthy digestion keeps things moving in and out of your gut smoothly and efficiently within a transit period of 24 hours. Ideally, there should be no stagnancy or blockages anywhere in the colon. We ensure this with a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables and a...
Affinity Health on How You Can Measure & Control Your Blood Pressure Accurately
Affinity Health, leading medical insurance providers in SA, encourages all South Africans to learn more about hypertension and why it’s so important to monitor one’s blood pressure. Did you know that Hypertension is one of the most critical risk factors for cardiovascular disease? May 17th is World...
Turn Your Community Turquoise for Senior Citizens
Leading medical insurance providers in SA, Affinity Health join the Turquoise Campaign to support the elderly and pledge its commitment to ensuring senior citizens are taken care of. Did you know that over 59,62 million senior citizens live in South Africa? Statistics South Africa confirms that over...
Affinity Health on International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases
Affinity Health, leading medical insurance provider in SA, highlights the importance of early treatment of Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND). Not only does 12 May coincided with the birth date of Florence Nightingale, the English army nurse who inspired the founding of the International Red...
Why do you need fibre?
Fibre is one of the most vital tools to aid digestion, prevent constipation and lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and even cancers of the bowel. Diets high in fibre are sorely lacking in modern, sugary and over-processed diets. The average adult...
Affinity Health on Anti-tobacco Campaign Month
Affinity Health aims to light up awareness about the impact of smoking on all aspects of society and life and the many dangers associated with cigarettes. What are the dangers of smoking? May is Anti-Tobacco Campaign month and the perfect time to nip smoking in the butt! Smoking...
Affinity Health talks Safety, Prevention, and Treatment of Burns
Affinity Health – providers of affordable health cover for all South Africans – encourages the public to learn about preventing burn injuries and protecting yourself and your loved ones. How Can You Prevent Getting Burned? In light of National Burn Safety Awareness Week from 6 to 12...
Fun Ways to Become a More Active Family
Affinity Health shares easy ways of staying active as a family. Being physically active as a family is good not only for your physical health but your mental health, too! What are the Family Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle? As leading providers of family medical insurance in...