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November 15th, 2014

8 Skin-tingling facts

From acne and age spots to stretch marks and everything else in between, our skin has it all. It is the largest organ in the body, so there’s obviously a lot to say about it, and we’re just scratching the surface with these 10 skin-tingling facts!

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Healthy Lifestyle
November 14th, 2014

The other side of diabetes: Facts you might not know

Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the world and without a radical change in our lifestyle, it’s only going to get worse. Today is World Diabetes Day and the aim is educate people about the ins and outs of diabetes. But instead of looking the causes and symptoms, which you can find […]

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Healthy Lifestyle
November 13th, 2014

Exam Stress: The Final Push

How are you coping? No doubt exams have taken their toll on you physically and mentally, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel – you’re nearly there! It’s time for the final push! Here are some tips to get you over the final hurdle.

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Healthy Lifestyle
November 12th, 2014

Allergy Testing in Children

Is your child allergic to anything? How sure are you? If you haven’t had them tested yet, then it should be high on your priority list. Here’s why.

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Healthy Lifestyle
November 10th, 2014

Cholera – What You Need to Know

There’s nothing better (and healthier) than a few gulps of water when you’re feeling thirsty, right? This may be true in countries where modern sewage and water treatments are available, but there are some places where a sip of water may be fatal because of a disease known as cholera.

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Healthy Lifestyle
November 9th, 2014

The Ultimate Energy Smoothie Ingredients

Need an energy booster this morning? Or do you need pick-me-up to help you stay on top of your game during the mid-afternoon slump? You should try drinking a smoothie that’s jam-packed with foods that contain vitamins and nutrients that will boost your health and give you the energy you’re missing.

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Healthy Lifestyle
November 5th, 2014

Things You Need To Know About Malaria

Is there anything worse than being kept up at night by the constant buzzing of a mosquito? You just regard them as a nuisance, right? But they’re actually more dangerous than you may think – they can spread malaria. This’s what you need to know about those pesky mosquitoes.

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Healthy Lifestyle
November 4th, 2014

Is Your Family’s Lifestyle Covered?

Most South Africans have some form of funeral or life cover – which helps lessen the financial blow after a family member – especially a breadwinner – passes away. One of our customers recently shared his story with us.

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Healthy Lifestyle
November 3rd, 2014

Sleep and Exam Stress

It’s the Matric finals, and we know exactly what this is like! Besides the schedule, and the feeling that it’s all nearly behind you, there’s the stress of wondering just what they’re going to ask in each subject. And that means a rush to try and cover everything, just in case.

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Healthy Lifestyle
November 2nd, 2014

How Dirty Is Your Pillow?

We’re sorry to do this to you, but it’s something we really need to ask: what’s the state of your pillow? And this isn’t a décor question.

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Healthy Lifestyle
November 1st, 2014

Movember: Ready, Set, Grow!

It’s that time of the year again, guys! It’s the month of the Mo! Dash to your nearest store and grab a fresh razor. “Why” you ask? Well, remember the rules – you have to be clean shaven at the beginning of the month. But do you actually know why men all around the world […]

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Healthy Lifestyle
October 30th, 2014

How to handle a bee sting

Bees make cute cartoon characters, but if you step on one – it hurts! What do you do?

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*The Hello Doctor advice service is free to clients. There is an additional paid for service that offers more than just free advice over the phone, where the doctors can diagnose and treat certain conditions and electronically prescribe certain schedule medications. This is deemed a virtual telehealth consultation and charged at R265 per consultation and payable by the client using available medical scheme benefits or HealthSaver+ funds, credit or debit card.