Health Awareness Resources

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.

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.

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.

Rheumatoid arthritis is easier to manage the earlier it is caught. Here are the early signs to watch for, from symmetrical joint pain and swelling to morning stiffness and fatigue, plus how it is diagnosed, how it is treated, and how to lower your risk.

Bronchiectasis is a lesser-known lung condition that causes a persistent cough, excess phlegm and repeated chest infections. Here is what it is, what causes it, how it is diagnosed and treated, and why catching it early matters so much.

Not every bump or upset stomach needs a trip to the pharmacy. Here is a practical checklist of the medicines, wound care and tools to keep in your home first aid kit, how to store them safely, and the emergency numbers to have on hand.

A cold is usually mild in pregnancy, but flu can be serious. Here is how to ease your symptoms safely, which medicines to avoid, and why the flu vaccine is recommended for pregnant women in South Africa.

Chronic diseases now cause most deaths worldwide, yet many are preventable or manageable. Learn the most common ones in South Africa, the signs to watch for, and the 27 conditions covered by Bloom’s Health4Me chronic benefit.

Hot, humid weather can bring on an itchy heat rash in no time. Here is how to recognise it, cool and soothe your skin, prevent it coming back, and know when it is worth seeing a doctor.