Important Update: National Health Insurance (NHI) Rollout and Your Insurance Policy
As we navigate through significant changes in the healthcare landscape with the intended rollout of the National Health Insurance (NHI) in South Africa, we want to ensure that you stay informed and confident about the validity and continuation of your health insurance policy with Affinity....
Managing A Chronic Condition On A Budget
Living with a chronic condition, such as diabetes, is a health challenge that can also impact your finances. Managing a long-term illness includes daily demands like doctor visits, repeat prescriptions, blood tests and specialist referrals which can add up to overwhelming costs over time. Read...
Overactive Bladder: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Having an overactive bladder (OAB) is more than an inconvenience; it can become a chronic condition that disrupts your daily life, work and relationships. Moreover, it can impact your self-image and emotional well-being. Read on to learn more about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis for...
Falls In The Elderly: Health Risks And 7 Ways To Prevent Them
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, sheds light on the dangers of falls in older adults and how families can take proactive steps to prevent serious injury. Falls are more than just minor mishaps—especially for the elderly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),...
Eye Health Myths Busted: What’s Fact And What’s Fiction?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, busts common eye health myths and reveals the facts you need to protect your vision. Have you ever heard that sitting too close to the TV will damage your eyes? Or that carrots can give you superior vision?...
Drowning First Aid: What To Do In An Emergency And How To Help
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, urges the public to learn basic drowning first aid ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25. Whether it’s a backyard pool, the beach, or a local dam, drowning can happen in an instant and knowing...
Chronic Vs Acute Medication: What’s The Difference?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, unpacks the difference between chronic and acute medication—and why knowing the difference is vital for your long-term health. If you’ve ever left the chemist wondering how long to take your medication or what exactly your prescription is...
Can Young Adults Get Shingles? Why You’re Not Too Young To Be At Risk
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, raises awareness about shingles—also known as herpes zoster—and why it’s not just a condition that affects the elderly. “Many people associate shingles with older adults, especially those over 60,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “However, if you’re...
7 Tips To Keep Your Immune System Strong This Winter
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, shares seven essential tips for keeping your immune system strong this winter. Sniffles, sinus infections, lingering coughs, and fevers—winter often brings a wave of seasonal illnesses that can disrupt routines and increase the risk of serious complications, especially...
7 Foods Your Liver Will Love (And What To Avoid)
[vc_row el_id="7 Foods Your Liver Will Love (And What To Avoid)"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, shines a spotlight on liver-friendly nutrition ahead of World Hepatitis Day on 28 July. “The liver is one of the body’s hardest working organs, but also one...