The Importance Of Managing Healthcare Staff Burnout
Many people in jobs with a high degree of human interaction are at risk for job burnout, particularly those in the healthcare sector. The stress of dealing with the COVID-19 …
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Raising Awareness About HIV/AIDS And Aging
Affinity Health – a leading provider of affordable health cover in SA – raises awareness of HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, and treatment among the elderly. Why are the aged are at a higher …
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Should People With Arthritis Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?
Are COVID-19 vaccines effective for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Affordable medical insurance providers, Affinity Health explores what research suggests so far. What Is RA? RA is defined by Mayo Clinic as an autoimmune disorder that affects the joints, causing …
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Did You Know That Oral Health Is A Window To General Health?
Photo by Diana Polekhina on Unsplash Testing for genetic mutations can determine if you have an increased risk of developing major diseases. Did you know that your oral health offers …
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New Hope For SA Adults With Atopic Dermatitis
14 September is World Atopic Eczema Day, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), and this year sees a breakthrough for South African AD sufferers, with the approval of a new …
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What Do People With Diabetes Need To Eat?
Eating healthy food for diabetes management is one of the 4 things you need to remember to keep you healthy. All you have to remember is TEEL: Take your medicationEat healthy …
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What Is High Cholesterol & How Can You Decrease It?
Leading providers of medical insurance in SA, Affinity Health, examine the dangers of high cholesterol and how to decrease risks of unhealthy cholesterol. What is Cholesterol? The Heart and Stroke …
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How To Tell If You Are Gluten Intolerant
Seen as a new age ailment of sorts, gluten intolerance is characterised as undesirable reactions to gluten – a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Celiac disease and lesser …
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What You Need To Know About Tetanus
Tetanus is a severe bacterial infection. It affects your nervous system. The bacteria, called Clostridium tetani, causes painful muscle spasms, and difficulty breathing. Another name for tetanus is lockjaw – …
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Treating Long Term Covid-19 Symptoms
Most people who survive COVID recover in a few weeks, while others experience ‘long COVID’, in which symptoms can stay for months on end. People who struggle with COVID symptoms …
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