In a perfect world, having medical cover would mean no surprises when it comes to paying for healthcare. Yet, many South Africans are caught off guard when a hospital admission or an emergency leaves them with costs they did not expect. Understanding how hospital authorisation works, and what your scheme covers in an emergency, is
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When money is tight, medicine is often one of the first household expenses people quietly cut back on. A repeat prescription waits until payday, tablets are stretched a little further than prescribed, or treatment stops once the symptoms improve. It may seem like a sensible way to save money, but not all medicines work the
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When do people start taking their health seriously? For many, the answer comes after a health scare, a significant birthday or a diagnosis that affects them or someone they love. Health is often viewed as something that becomes important later in life, when problems begin to emerge. Yet, the reality is quite different. Many of
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Most people only visit a doctor when something feels wrong. But many of the biggest health risks develop quietly, without pain or noticeable symptoms. That is why doctors recommend having a routine health assessment every year, even if you feel healthy. Conditions such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol often go
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It’s a familiar moment for many: You arrive at the pharmacy to collect your prescription, only to be told that you need to pay a ‘levy’. For many medical aid members, this moment – the unplanned co-payment – is one of the most frustrating parts of managing their health. What makes it worse is that
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When most people think about ‘too much salt’, they picture someone heavily seasoning chips or pouring copious amounts of salt on their food at the dinner table. But the sodium that is quietly influencing your blood pressure comes from sources far less obvious, including the ‘healthy’ wrap grabbed between meetings, the sports drink after gym,
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As colder weather sets in and temperatures drop, changes in our bodies become impossible to ignore. Our pace slows, we reach for comforting layers, and our skin that was once radiant with a summer glow loses its lustre. These changes are more than just surface-level. Winter brings unique challenges to skin health, and understanding the
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Glaucoma affects millions of people around the world, and many don’t even realise they have it until it’s too late. By 2040, an estimated 112 million people could be living with this condition. What makes glaucoma so dangerous is that it usually has no early warning signs. There’s no pain or obvious changes to your
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