Healthcare

How a lack of sleep impacts people's daily lives

An increasing number of people find that getting a good night’s sleep can be a real challenge for them. This is incredibly unhealthy situation because proper sleeping patterns allow the brain to process information and create memory.

Guide to maximising your bang for your buck from your medical aid

Most medical aids have launched their benefits and premium contributions for 2017 and, as in the past, the increases passed on to members are double figures, which outstrip inflation.

The continued battle for our souls

An important development has occurred in the subplot of the journey towards reinvigorating the medical scheme industry as we work towards the implementation of the National Health Insurance scheme.

Critical questions for the National Health Insurance