Is health insurance more affordable than medical aid?
Health insurance and medical aid seem quite similar, but there are distinct differences which set them apart. These differences are also responsible for the disparity of the price points at which they are being offered to customers. Even the cheapest medical aid is usually a bit...
What is a Day to Day Plan?
When it comes to health insurance, different types of insurance plans are designed to cover different situations, depending on the direct needs to the customer. One of these types of plans is a Day to Day plan, which covers everyday medical issues. But what does ‘Day...
Are there insurance plans for Children?
Children get the sniffles way more than adults do. From playground infections to colds and flu in winter, kids are susceptible to all sorts of germs. Having health insurance cover for children could save moms and dads a wad of cash, and also give them peace...
How does Medical insurance cover chronic illness?
Medical insurance is a fairly new service in South Africa, and many people are more familiar with the workings of a medical aid. All medical cover plans, including medical insurance plans, are designed to assist with the financial burden of medical emergencies. However, many people face...
Are there any hospital plans for the elderly?
Many young to middle aged people find it quite simple to join affordable hospital plans. The elderly, however, have a bit more of a challenge. Getting older, for many people, means a decline in general health and well-being, as our bodies change over the decades. Certain...
Should my baby be starting on solids?
Every mother reaches the point with her infant at which she wonder if her little bundle of joy is still hungry. Babies are very vocal about their needs, and crying usually means one of very few things....
What to have in your first aid kit at home
What to put in your home First Aid Kit A first aid kit is a good decision for every home, but there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to these kits. There are certain factors to take into account when building your own home kit. When deciding...
The benefits and myths of lemon water
Should you drink lemon water? Lemon water, one of the latest health trends, has people swearing by the benefits of a simple fruit and water mixture. There are even diets based entirely on lemons, but does it live up to the hype? Drinking this concoction in the...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Understanding Breast Cancer Breast Cancer affects millions of women across the globe. According to statistics from the National Cancer Registry (NCR) 2014, the top five cancers affecting women in South Africa are: breast cancer cervical cancer colorectal cancer uterine cancer lung cancer Approximately 19.4 million women aged...
Meatless Monday Motivations
What is Meatless Monday? The Meatless Monday trend has grown in leaps and bounds over the last few years and has led many people to adopting a fully vegan diet. Surviving on a diet devoid of animal products - including meat, eggs and cheese - does...
