Break The Cycle Of Insomnia With These Tips From Affinity Health
Are you tired of counting sheep? Are you desperate for some shut-eye? Affinity Health - providers of premier, quality, affordable medical insurance – have put together proven ways you can break the cycle of insomnia. We all know that getting a good night's sleep helps you...
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...
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...
The difference between Radiology & Pathology
Radiology & Pathology are completely different medical specialities. The medical field is made up of hundreds of different job titles and descriptions. When we think of medical professionals, many of us only consider doctors and nurses, but it takes a whole team of staff to...
What is oedema and how does it form?
Oedema can affect any part of the body and is a painful, uncomfortable condition. Oedema is the medical term for localised swelling and can have several causes. Most times, sufferers have swelling of the extremities; hands, feet, ankles and so on. It can range from...
High Blood Pressure: Food and Drinks to Avoid
High blood pressure, known as hypertension, affects a large majority of the world’s population. It is a pretty common condition, even more so with the modern diet that unfortunately consists of loads of fatty, processed goodies. Diet can have the most significant impact on your blood...
Insect bites that could kill you
Nowadays, we don’t expect to come across any venomous insects in our daily lives or fall victim to dangerous insect bites. Usually, we associate these creatures with the wilderness. But sometimes, an unfortunate few of us will encounter a deadly spider in our home, yard...
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Keep up to date with everything you need to know about preventing the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. We will keep you informed and updated, as and when new information is available. Look out for regular communication from us or follow...
Eczema and how to treat it
Eczema is one of the most common skin afflictions in the world. It is mainly a childhood condition, but many adults also suffer from the uncomfortable, itchy ailment. There are differing stages of eczema, though the general description is red, flaky and irritated skin. Some people...
Why you should donate blood
The idea of donating blood can seem scary to those who are uninformed of the process. Needles aren’t for everyone, but a tiny prick is a small sacrifice for the opportunity to save a life. Blood can be separated into its components. The red cells, platelets...