Load shedding – healthcare and chronic meds
Load shedding in South Africa has significant effects on both private and public healthcare. These are far-reaching and can have […]
Postpartum bleeding – what is normal?
Giving birth to your baby after 9 months can be a relieving, beautiful and exciting experience. Postpartum your body will
Due soon? What to include in your hospital bag
With your due date fast approaching, this is a very exciting, yet stressful time for most moms to be. Here
What is HELLP?
Pregnancy and the arrival of a new baby is a time of great excitement and joy for expectant parents. However,
Asthma – avoiding triggers
Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses, affecting over 300 million people worldwide. Dr Morgan Mkhatshwa, Head of
Free hearing screening (online) for all
Hearing loss is an under-diagnosed medical condition that significantly impacts the physical and mental health of those who have any
All about cholesterol
High cholesterol levels go hand in hand with a number of other factors which fall under chronic conditions. It is
Dealing with anxiety during pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a very happy and exciting time of your life, however, it can also be a time that
7 Vital health checks for women
When it comes to healthcare, the focus has moved to preventative managed care and particularly, health checks and screenings. These
Stress and the physical effects on your body
It is common knowledge that an overload of stress is not healthy and can have detrimental effects on your mental
YOUR GUIDE TO A HEALTHY PREGNANCY
Looking after your health is important, but even more so when you are an expectant mom. There are several steps
Mental health and pregnancy – Antenatal depression
Your health during and after your pregnancy is important to both you and your baby. Normally when people think health,
YOGA AND PILATES FOR PREGNANT MOMS
Staying active during your pregnancy is another important way of staying healthy. Not only is exercise good for you physically,
Preterm Labour
Although most moms pregnancies last 40 weeks (your baby will have spent 38 weeks in your uterus) sometimes birth can
Bonitas Medical Fund / The Gift of the Givers Foundation Audiology Project
Q & A The Bonitas/Gift of the Givers Audiology Project has allowed the audiology team to identify and assist even
All you need to know about asthma
South Africa is ranked 25th worldwide for asthma prevalence and is ranked fifth for asthma mortality. The lack of appropriate diagnosis, treatment or access to care may be important considerations in tackling asthma morbidity and mortality in South Africa.
Ten tricky terms – Know your medical aid speak
Medical aid terms can be as difficult to decipher as your doctor’s handwriting. That’s why knowing medical aid speak is
8 Vital health checks for men
Essential health checks or screenings are tests that are carried out by a medical doctor to check for diseases and
Caffeine and pregnancy – am I allowed?
You may be wondering if your morning cuppa is something to be avoided now that you’re pregnant. Generally, caffeine should
Nutrition, Activity, and Exercise
Children and nutrition When preparing meals for your family, include a variety of foods from the five major food groups
Your child and headaches
Headaches aren’t just for adults, kids get them too. But if the sufferer is a child, the discomfort can put parents under enormous strain and anxiety. Knowing how to handle and treat a headache in a youngster can help you and your child feel better.
Drinking while pregnant – what are the consequences
Drinking during pregnancy is a huge NO, no matter what stage of pregnancy you are in. Alcohol causes harm to
Home births vs the hospital – what you need to know
If you’re expecting a baby then you’ll probably know that you’ll have a choice between a home or hospital birth.
Managing your medical expenses
Taking charge of your medical expenses has become increasingly important as healthcare costs continue to rise. Finding the right healthcare
The Gift of Hearing
‘Blindness cuts us off from things but deafness cuts us off from people’ [Helen Keller] Hearing loss is more common
Choosing a medical aid
It’s the time of year when medical schemes announce revised contributions, benefits and enhancements for the year ahead. With all
Intermittent fasting and pregnancy, is it dangerous?
Your baby’s health during your pregnancy solely depends on you – what and when you consume is important to both
Handling Childhood Illness Effectively
Most parents know that during the course of raising a child you will have to deal with different bouts of illness. Here is some information, from Bonitas Medical Fund, which should help you to manage common early childhood illnesses successfully.
Bonitas Medical Fund: 2023 Product Launch round up
At a glance: 340 119 Principal members 709 881 Total beneficiaries 190 000 new members over the past 36 months Average
PUTTING YOUR KIDS ON A PATH TO GOOD NUTRITION
For many parents, nothing is as stressful as getting your kids to eat all the food on their plate, especially when it comes to veggies. Eating a variety of healthy foods is essential for your children’s wellbeing. Here are some tips on how to get your kids to eat better.
