Medications older people should try to avoid
When we are ill, taking medication is the first step to treat whatever is ailing us. Most medications are well known and come from trusted brands, so we feel at ease when popping a pill, or taking a swig. However, no matter the manufacturer, there...
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...
Should you drink chlorinated water?
Chlorination is the most common water treatment method in the world. Chlorine has been added into public water systems since the 1800s. There are a number of waterborne diseases that can potentially infiltrate water systems, and adding chlorine has proven to kill bacteria and significantly...
The difference between Medical Aid and Medical Insurance?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]These days medical aid seems to be a luxury that is only affordable to the rich. Since medical insurance entered the scene, the number one question asked by the public is; what is the difference between medical aid and medical insurance?[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]When searching for an affordable...
Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease Awareness
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Each year the first week of August is dedicated to highlighting and raising awareness in South Africa about this entirely preventable disease which causes unnecessary death and suffering amongst the poorest communities in our country. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] This Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease Awareness Week, we call...
