How Hidden Sugar Is Sneaking Into Your Diet
You might think you don’t consume foods and beverages with high sugar content. You likely make conscious decisions to skip dessert, opt for wholewheat bread and low-fat dairy, while you prefer swapping out fizzy drinks for fruit juices. However, you may not be aware of...
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Self-Harm Signs: More Than Just Cutting
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, highlights the importance of understanding self-harm during Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May). ...
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Healthy Ageing: Essential Tips For Staying Strong And Active
Getting older is one of those things that we can’t run away from. However, how you age can be up to you, especially when you consider healthy ways to ensure your well-being is taken care of, so you stay active, strong, and mentally sound as...
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Your Child’s Health Checklist: What Every Parent Should Know
As a parent, ensuring your child’s health and well-being is one of your most important responsibilities. From regular check-ups to maintaining a balanced diet, there are numerous aspects to consider regarding your child’s health. To help you navigate this journey, we’ve compiled a comprehensive health...
Navigating Your Affinity Health Policy: A Refresher For What You Need To Know
As an Affinity Health member, you’ve taken an important step towards securing affordable and reliable private healthcare for yourself and your family. However, understanding the finer details of your health insurance policy is essential to ensure you maximise its benefits. Whether you’re a new member...
How To Prevent Lifestyle Diseases With Small Daily Habits
Lifestyle diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, obesity, and certain cancers, are becoming increasingly common in South Africa and around the world. Unhealthy habits, such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, stress, and tobacco use often cause these conditions. ...
How Affinity Health Protects You From Unexpected Hospital Bills
Medical emergencies that land you in the hospital can be frightening and more stressful when you start thinking about the upcoming bill. Whether you are spending the night or admitted for a few days, a hospital stay has the potential to drain your savings faster...
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Vaccine Myths Debunked
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, addresses the misinformation surrounding vaccines. As the world observes African Vaccination Week (24–30 April), it’s important to address common vaccine myths and set the record straight. With social media fuelling misinformation, now more than ever, we...
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Top 7 Signs You Might Have A Cortisol Belly
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare, breaks down the top seven signs of cortisol belly and offers practical solutions to manage and reduce its effects. Stress could be why you're having trouble losing belly fat despite eating healthy and exercising. The hormone cortisol, released...
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The Role Of Vitamin C In Preparing Your Body For Winter
As we head into the colder months, maintaining a strong immune system becomes more crucial than ever. Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare, highlights the essential role of Vitamin C in winter wellness and how you can optimise your intake for better health...
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