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.
Don’t misjudge generics
Even though generic drugs have been around for more than half a century, many patients in South Africa are unreasonably suspicious of what is. In essence it’s a ‘carbon copy’ of the original brand of drug or medicine. Bonitas Medical Fund believe it may be because consumers think that if they are cheaper they must be inferior. This lack of understanding costs consumers and medical aids millions of Rands each year.
Mental health post pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdowns affected people across the world – mentally, emotionally and physically. These included feelings
Bonitas 2022 contributions continued for 2023!
Bonitas Medical Fund, one of the leading medical schemes in South Africa, announced its 2023 product line up today. Lee
Essential check-ups for women
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), known as lifestyle diseases, pose some of the biggest threats to the health of South Africans. They
Dealing with Postpartum Depression – plus ways to deal with mental health after pregnancy
As a new mom, the birth of your baby is a beautiful and exciting time, but there is a darker
A partnership to bring help to those who need it most
When you’re looking for positive, purposeful, swift action in a time of crisis there’s one organisation you know you can
Stretching your medical aid benefits
Everyone is feeling the pinch and looking for ways to stretch their budget. This is true of healthcare too, especially
The common cold in babies
With COVID19 prevalent globally, the thought of your baby catching a cold could be one to send shivers down your
Making changes to your medical aid
Wherever possible, consumers are tightening their belts and looking at ways to consolidate expenses and save money. Healthcare is no
Exploring male menopause
Recently there has been increased discussions around male menopause. However, research shows that not all doctors and psychologists agree that
Morning sickness – what to expect and how to deal
Being pregnant is an exciting time of your life, but it can be a little daunting. Morning sickness is one
The Killer Quintet
Two years ago, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the Medical Council described the increase in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
NEW PARENTS AND YOUR BABY’S HEALTH
Becoming a parent is a joy but it can also be overwhelming and just a little daunting. There is no degree or diploma, you are simply propelled into it. It’s a steep learning curve. You instantly have a new life depending on you and, combined with sleep deprivation, the challenges of adjusting to being a parent and wanting to do the best for your child, you need all the help you can get.Becoming a parent is a joy but it can also be overwhelming and just a little daunting. There is no degree or diploma, you are simply propelled into it. It’s a steep learning curve. You instantly have a new life depending on you and, combined with sleep deprivation, the challenges of adjusting to being a parent and wanting to do the best for your child, you need all the help you can get.
Talking about TB
Ten people die in South Africa every hour from Tuberculosis (TB). It is and has always been, a serious public
Ten tips for flu and Covid-19 vaccines
The seasons are changing and with winter on its way, which heralds the start of the ‘flu season’. We chat
SYMPHYSIS PUBIS DYSFUNCTION (SPD) AND HOW TO DEAL WITH IT
Symphysis pubis dysfunction or SPD is pain in your pelvis, which is caused by the relaxing of ligaments in the
DEALING WITH POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION – PLUS WAYS TO DEAL WITH MENTAL HEALTH AFTER PREGNANCY
As a new mom, the birth of your baby is a beautiful and exciting time, but there is a darker
Medical aid contribution increases: The deferred increase debate
Traditionally, medical aid schemes implement fee increases from 1 January every year. However, the last two years have seen new
GESTATIONAL HYPERTENSION, WHAT IS IT AND HOW CAN I AVOID IT?
Gestational hypertension is high blood pressure (the pressure of your blood on the walls of your blood vessels) during the
Obesity considered a global epidemic by WHO
Obesity is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today, affecting around 800 million people, with millions more
NHI – more questions than answers
In July 2019, the Minister of Health published a draft ‘National Health Insurance Bill’, which attracted a great deal of
