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Preventing stroke is possible and easier than you think

Did you know that an average of 10 people suffer a stroke in South Africa every hour, which is a shocking statistic. Even more alarming is the fact that the World Health Organization states 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke annually. Unfortunately, strokes remain a major health concern and, at the heart of it, […]

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Are you financially prepared for a critical illness?

Even with the financial stresses of life already taking a toll on many South Africans, we can’t ignore that our health could take a sudden turn for the worse, landing us not only in physical but even greater financial distress. According to Bertie Nel, head of Financial Planning and Advice at Momentum, the Momentum Life

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Hospital-level care in the comfort of your home

First Care Solutions – in partnership with SHInc., ER Specialist Governance Inc. and Discovery Home Health – are combining expertise and advanced technology and delivering high-quality, personalised care for Discovery Health Medical Schemes members and members from selected schemes administered by Discovery Health. Discovery Hospital at Home (H@H) is a groundbreaking healthcare model that transforms

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Seasonal vaccines – don’t stop at flu

As seasonal viruses start making their way across boardrooms, classrooms and all the spaces between, children and high-risk individuals must urgently receive the flu and pneumococcal vaccines to avoid serious illness, hospitalisation and potentially fatal complications.  This is according to Josua Joubert, CEO and principal officer of CompCare Medical Scheme, who notes that pneumococcal vaccination is

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Autism – early detection is important

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition related to brain development which impacts how a person perceives and socialises with others, causing problems with social interaction and communication. Read the signs While a professional evaluation is crucial in diagnosing ASD, it’s really important for a parent or caregiver to look out for the early signs

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