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Quitting smoking will not only have health benefits but significant financial advantages too

29 May 2014 | General

Although many smokers may have listed quitting smoking as their new year’s resolution for 2014, many have fallen back into the trappings as they realise how particularly tricky the habit is to kick. To quit smoking is probably almost a permanent feature of any smoker’s list of New Year’s resolutions that are unlikely to be kept. However, kicking this particular habit does not only have to occur at the beginning of the year, in support of World anti-tobacco day on 31 May, a recommitment to quitting could have significant benefits – both for the health of South Africans but for their financial security as well.

Jean de Villiers' injury highlights importance of choosing medical scheme cover wisely

28 May 2014 | General

Lover of dangerous sports or death defying adventures? Make sure your healthcare cover suits your sporting endeavours.

Healthy individuals could reduce their risk of HIV infection if they take ARV's as a preventative method

27 May 2014 | General

The introduction of Antiretroviral drugs (ARV’s) as a means to supress the HIV virus has had a significant impact on reducing the rate of death, suffering and transmission rates of the virus globally. Since then, it has been reported that certain States in the U.S. have been advocating for the use of ARV’s in HIV negative individuals who, because of their lifestyles, are at higher risk of contracting the virus.

Hypertension growing amongest SA professionals

15 May 2014 | General

According to a report released by the World Health Organisation, 970 million people worldwide suffer from hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, with 55% of adult South Africans suffering from this condition.

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