Talking about World Health Day Every year on the 7th of April, World Health Day is celebrated across the globe. It is under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO) and other related organizations. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of […]
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Oxygen – Frequently Asked Questions Oxygen is a medical aid plan that is specifically geared towards young professionals. This month we answer your frequently asked questions about the plan. Why do I need medical aid? I’m still young! As a young professional just starting in the job market, you may feel invincible. But you can
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Endometriosis Awareness Month Endometriosis (en-doe-me-tree-O-sis) affects roughly 10% (190 million) of reproductive-age women and girls globally. It is a disorder in which tissue resembling what normally grows inside the uterus (the endometrium) grows outside the uterus. This in itself would not be a problem except that endometrium-like cells thicken, break down and then detach as they would
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International Epilepsy Day How does the brain work? The brain sends and receives trillions of chemical and electrical signals every day. The messages are sent throughout the body and some are kept within the brain. A seizure is a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain. This electrical activity interrupts the normal functioning of
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Overview of all Prosperity policies Here at Prosperity Life we want to give you the best products for your needs. We’ve compiled a list of all of our policies and who they could potentially be suited for. Accident protector: Accident Protector is a first line of cover insurance policy. It provides cover in the event
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Book your check-ups! A lot of us only go to the doctor when we feel ill. For example, you have the flu or hurt yourself in an accident and need emergency care. Or maybe you have to take a physical for work or for life insurance purposes. While that seems like the obvious route to
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Be Sun-Smart We don’t usually think of our skin as an organ, but that is precisely what it is. Also, interestingly your skin is your body’s largest organ. So, you need to take care of it! The skin is a highly complex organ, but its six main functions include protection, absorption, excretion, secretion, regulation, and sensation. The skin
World AIDS Day This year World AIDS day is on Wednesday 1 December. It is a day to show support for those with HIV/AIDS, raise awareness, improve education, join the fight and commemorate those who have passed away from it. An estimated 38 million people globally have the virus, and more than 35 million people
Diabetes and You. What you should know. Diabetes and You. What You Should Know. Q: What is diabetes? A: Diabetes is a systemic disease that occurs when your blood sugar (blood glucose) is too high. Blood sugar is your primary source of energy and comes from the food you eat. The pancreas makes a hormone
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World Men’s Health Awareness Month/Movember World Men’s Health Awareness Month/Movember Men’s health is in crisis, and we need to take action. Every year in November, Movember is celebrated. It is in place to ensure that men (and boys) get the best treatment and prevention they can for the big killers: prostate and testicular cancer and
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