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Underactive Thyroid: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Hypothyroidism develops slowly and is easy to mistake for stress or ageing. Learn the symptoms, causes and tests, and how a daily tablet keeps it under control.
Health Check Numbers: Blood Pressure, Sugar and Cholesterol
Just had a health check? Here’s what your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, BMI and waist numbers mean, and what to do next.
Heart Attack Symptoms in Men and Women: Signs to Know
Not every heart attack starts with crushing chest pain. Learn the common and subtle signs in men and women, and exactly what to do in the first few minutes.
Signs of a Stroke: The BE FAST Warning Signs Explained
A stroke needs help within minutes. Learn the BE FAST warning signs, the symptoms that are easy to miss, and exactly what to do until the ambulance arrives.
Fruit as part of the Diabetic Diet in South Africa
Yes, people with diabetes can enjoy fruit. The trick is choosing the right ones, in the right portions, at the right times. Here’s your South African guide to the best (and worst) fruits for blood sugar, plus how to keep your numbers steady year-round.
How to Access Quality Private Healthcare Without Medical Aid
Medical aid is out of reach for most South Africans, but private healthcare doesn’t have to be. Compare your options, see how health insurance differs from medical aid, and find out what Health4Me covers, from unlimited GP visits to accident and emergency cover.
How to Lower Cholesterol: What to Eat, What to Avoid and Lifestyle Tips
High cholesterol has no symptoms, but it responds well to change. Learn which foods lower cholesterol and which to limit, the lifestyle habits that make the biggest difference, healthy target levels, and how Health4Me helps you get checked.
Reviewing Your 2026 Budget and Planning for 2027: Don’t Overlook Health Cover
As 2026 ends and medical schemes announce next year’s increases, now is the time to review what your health cover really cost you and plan for 2027. Here’s what this year taught us, what to expect next year, and a step-by-step process to build the right cover into your budget.
Yearly Healthcare Prep: Your Annual Health Checklist and the Trends Shaping Healthcare
Prepare for a healthy year with one simple annual routine: review your cover, book your health assessment, catch up on screenings and vaccines, and set realistic goals. Plus the healthcare trends every South African should know about.
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