Exercise vs Medication – Best way to lower blood pressure
Regulating your blood pressure is extremely important. If you have been diagnosed with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), your doctor will most likely order immediate lifestyle changes and prescribe a combination of medications to get your body back on track. High blood pressure can be linked to...
The link between stress and diabetes
A recent European study, according to Medical News Daily, suggests that a stressful work environment may increase women’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. This is when your body is unable to make use of the...
Health Insurance Benefits you can’t live without
Doctor’s visits can prove to be very expensive, especially if you need to go multiple times a month. Add medication and special procedural costs to the bill and pretty soon you’re a couple of thousand rand out of pocket. Medical cover can literally be a lifesaver....
World Autism Day
The month of April celebrates World Autism Day, as well as African Vaccination Week, so it was a given that our article this month should address one of the most controversial topics in the medical industry: Is Autism linked to child vaccinations? This controversy dates decades...
Heart Health – Why you should be concerned
Heart health is extremely important. There are many symptoms that may seem unrelated to your heart and it’s well-being that you shouldn’t ignore. Men and women experience heart disease very differently. Pain, a persistent cough and even flu like symptoms could be indicators of a...
Uses and benefits of Green Tea and Matcha
Green Tea and matcha, which is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves, are known for their benefits when drunk as a warm beverage. However, there are many other uses for this efficacious antioxidant treat. What is the difference between green tea...
The best smart devices for your health
The health technology industry is moving fast, with many new products emerging, all promising to help you with weight loss, fitness and general well-being. We have pinpointed three of these gadgets, all with staggering user reviews. Contrary to what you may think, smart devices aren’t limited...
Does health insurance cover mental illness?
Medical Aid and Medical Insurance have many similarities when it comes to the type of cover they offer, but one of the many differences between the two types of health benefits is that when you have medical insurance, it probably doesn’t cover a mental health...
When suppressing your emotions becomes bad for your health
For the last few years, health professionals have put emphasis on the importance of people taking care of their emotional well-being, which is just as important as staying physically healthy. As it turns out, the two may work hand in hand. If you don’t allow...
How to reduce your premiums
When taking out health insurance, you sometimes have to undergo a series of health tests, as a screening protocol, to determine your monthly premium. The healthier you are, the better rate you will receive. There are definitely things within your control that you can do...
