Coping With Grief And Loss Over The Holidays
While the holidays are often associated with joy and family gatherings, for those who are grieving, they can magnify feelings of sadness and loneliness. “Grief is not something you ‘get over’; it’s something you learn to live with,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health....
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Why Mental Health Struggles Peak In December
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is raising awareness about why emotional stress often increases during December, and how to protect your mental well-being in a month filled with celebrations, heat, travel, and high expectations....
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Visceral Fat: What It Is And How To Lose It
Unlike the fat you can pinch under your skin, visceral fat builds up deep inside your abdomen, wrapping around vital organs such as your liver, pancreas, and intestines. This “hidden fat” is far more harmful than it looks. (citation needed)...
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The Dangers Of Skipping Medication This Festive Season
December holidays are fun, but they also disrupt routines. Travel, late nights, big meals, and social drinking all make it easier to forget a dose or decide to “skip just this once”. That one slip can snowball into complications, emergency visits, or even a hospital...
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Teething Tips For Babies Over The Holidays
The festive season is a time for joy, travel, and family get-togethers, but it can also be when your baby’s first teeth start to come through. This can bring extra fussiness, sleepless nights, and stress for parents. Knowing what’s normal, how to soothe your baby,...
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Sun Safety: The Real Risks Of Tanning
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is raising awareness about the dangers of tanning and the importance of sun safety during SunSmart Skin Cancer Awareness Month (1 December to 31 January)....
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Staying Fit During The Festive Season
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is reminding everyone that the festive season doesn’t have to mean putting fitness goals on hold. ...
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How To Avoid Overeating This Christmas
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging everyone to embrace mindful eating this festive season. ...
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Avoiding The Holiday Weight Gain Trap
While the festive season is a time of celebration, it is also when rich foods, sweet treats, and social gatherings are in abundance. This can start affecting your health when you leave your indulgence unchecked, leading to unwanted weight gain, which can set the tone...
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Holiday Drinking: How To Know Your Limits
The festive season means braais, beaches and celebrations, and for many, that includes alcohol. But with South Africa ranked among the top alcohol-consuming countries in the world, it’s easy for holiday fun to go too far. On average, drinkers here consume around 30 litres of...
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