Is Vaping Illness Real?
Vaping hit the market a few years ago and was advertised as a healthier alternative to smoking. A Vape, which is shorthand for Vaporiser, is an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette.Initially, smokers used the device as a way to mimic the actions of smoking an actual...
Spring clean your health
It’s spring! That means that new beginnings are afoot in nature. (Yes, you may have noticed your sinus allergies acting up, but it is a small price to pay for the warmer weather and beautiful flowers!) Regardless, the festive season is on the way, and you...
The difference between your inception date and your benefit date
Taking out an insurance policy can sometimes be very tricky. Understanding all the seemingly contradictory terminology can be difficult, but it is important that you are aware of what insurance terms mean so that you can make an informed choice about the plan you choose. One...
6 Healthy Habits to Help You Thrive After 50
Although your 50s can be a decade of significant change, they can also signal the start of the best years of your life.Here are 6 healthy habits that will help you navigate your fantastic 50s and beyond: 1. Eat a balanced diet Foods that are high in...
Top 5 Summer Hacks
1. Icy drinks every time When you need a drink to cool down, warm water is not going to cut it. Try filling a water bottle quarter way, so that when on its side, the water settles just below the bottle neck. When the water is...
What is pre-authorisation and what does it entail?
Regardless of the type of healthcare plan that you subscribe to, you will have a clause that lists all of the medications and/or conditions that require pre-authorisation.Pre-authorisation is also sometimes referred to as preapproval, prior authorisations and prior approvals. If you have ever been to...
Five herbal teas to boost health!
It is no secret that tea is a great health drink. There are many types of tea, each one with its own unique benefits. A lesser known fact, however, is that herbal teas are not ‘true teas’; they aren’t natural teas.It turns out that herbal...
Important milestones for your baby in the first year!
Before checking, which milestones are appropriate for which age groups, it is very important to consider that all babies, children and adults develop differently, at their own pace. Some children will walk way before reaching the one-year mark; others will tick other boxes, but may...
Is oversleeping bad for you?
Sleep is healthy, and quite frankly, getting enough sleep is directly linked to your physical and mental health. Getting enough quality sleep is important, and people should aim for at least seven hours a night. But, did you know that too much sleep can also...
What is the average price of medical aid?
Medical aid is calculated using many factors, of which the most important is affordability for the particular individual. There are definitely basic price points and tiers set up by each scheme, but the price per family and member varies. But, on average, what can you...
