Many of us lead very stressful lives and feel the effects of tiredness and stress on our bodies every single day. Over time, we put excess strain on our bodies and consistent stress can plant seeds in our bodies that may lead to serious long-term illnesses. Stress and fatigue can have a significant physiological impact [Read More]
We are celebrating the International Day of Happiness on the 20th of March. This is a global celebration that is coordinated by a non-profit movement: Action for Happiness. People join forces to promote happiness on this day. This day is an officially recognised United Nations Day that “recognizes that the pursuit of happiness is a [Read More]
While everyone would undoubtedly want to invest in all types of gap cover, it simply isn’t always affordable. It is for this reason that we have created the Vital Cover Plus option. This is an entry level product that will cover the difference in costs between medical aid payments and your additional service provider payments [Read More]
How lucky are we to be living in this technological era where information is at our fingertips 24/7? Not only are we glued to our smartphones to see who is doing what and when , but we can also tap into this wealth of expertise to download apps to keep our health on track. From [Read More]
Did the end of year festivities get the better of your physique? Still struggling to lose those extra few kilos gained? While it is easy to let the extra kilograms pile on, it is vital to lose them again, and manage your weight. This has nothing to do with not loving your curves or being [Read More]
February 22nd is National Healthy Lifestyles Day. To make the most of this day, we are sharing with you ways to include the whole family in a bid for a healthier approach to life. Healthy habits 1. Watch your weight To maintain a healthy weight, you have to eat. When you starve yourself, ghrelin (the hunger [Read More]
February is synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Instead of focusing on the schmoozy side of this celebration, why not turn your love inwards? Loving your body will reap rewards greater than the most passionate of love affairs. Top of the list when it comes to practising self-love is to fight stress and fatigue with pure relaxation. [Read More]
Even just the possibility of cancer is a life-altering word. Although remarkable progress regarding detection and treatment of the disease has been made in recent years, the fear that naturally surfaces is very real. With the 4th of February being World Cancer Day, let us take a look at cancer, and how we can [Read More]
South Africa boasts a climate which is ideally suited to swimming. With sportsmen and women such as Penny Heyns, Chad Le Clos, Cameron van der Burgh and Ryk Neethling making us proud, swimming is a passion for many South Africans. Swimming is not only a fun way to cool off, but also a low-impact way [Read More]
