Why Vaccination Is The Best Shot At Beating COVID-19
Leading medical insurance providers in SA, Affinity Health, analyse how COVID-19 vaccines can reduce risks of infection and the chances of severe illness. How Effective are COVID-19 Vaccinations? As of 30 June 2021, the World Health Organisation has reported 181,521,067 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, including 3,937,437 deaths, and counting. World Data states that three...
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Signs that you may need to get your thyroid checked
Shaped like a butterfly at the base of your neck, the 5 centimetres long thyroid gland packs a powerful punch. ...
Affinity Health on World Hepatitis Day 2021
Did you know that almost 400 million people worldwide have hepatitis? This World Hepatitis Day, Affinity Health unpacks the interventions necessary for a hepatitis-free future. What is Hepatitis? Known as a silent killer, hepatitis is a disease caused by a group of viruses that attack the liver. It...
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Affinity Health Says Early Diagnosis is the Key to Effective Gout Treatment
Leading affordable medical insurance providers in SA, Affinity Health, discusses the signs of gout and the importance of early detection and treatment. What is Gout? Have you ever woken up with a sharp and burning pain in your big toe that feels like your foot is on...
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Is Coffee Bad for Kids? | Affinity Health
Affinity Health, a leading provider of affordable health cover for all South Africans, brews up the dark side of coffee and the adverse effects it can have on your children. How Bad can Coffee be for Kids? In the past few years, we have observed some surprising...
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Affinity Health Puts Vitamin D And Acne On The Spot
Affinity Health says that while the exact impact vitamin D has on acne still needs more research, it has been noted that people living with acne are likelier to be vitamin D deficient. How Effective is Vitamin D against Acne? Did you know that emerging evidence suggests...
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Five steps to prevent heart disease
Heart disease causes death. A frank, devastating reality, especially in the western world, that relies on a processed diet....
Processed Food: Dangerous or totally fine in moderation?
You have heard warnings about processed food and the dangers of preservatives. Processed food is villianised by health-boffs and, in some cases, for a good reason. ...
Affinity Health Explores Long Covid In Children, Tweens And Teens
Does "long Covid" impact children and adolescents, and if so, how? As leading medical insurance providers in SA, Affinity Health considers this phenomenon among under 18s. COVID-19 Symptoms can Last Longer than Expected Children appear to be less at risk of developing severe symptoms of Covid-19. However,...
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