Healthy Living
The link between gluten and autoimmune disease
Is there a link between gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, and autoimmune diseases such as type
9th July 2019
Genesis Medical Scheme Media
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Healthy Living
Gluten and allergies – is there a link?
Could you be allergic to the gluten in bread and other foods that contain the protein?
5th July 2019
Healthy Living
Is ‘gluten free’ really better?
What exactly does the term “gluten free” on food labels mean?
2nd July 2019
Healthy Living
Insomnia – an epidemic of our times
It is estimated that only 70% of people get enough sleep at night.
28th June 2019
Healthy Living
Effects of sleep deprivation on your daily life
The human body needs at least seven to nine hours of sleep.
21st June 2019
Healthy Living
Sleep apnoea… a not-so-silent killer
American actress Carrie Fisher, famous for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, died of a heart
18th June 2019
Healthy Living
Do you suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding)?
Ever wondered about what the long-term effects of chronic bruxism (teeth grinding) could be on the shape of your face?
14th June 2019
Healthy Living
How long do you have to wait after drinking before driving?
You are at a party and have had a few drinks. How long does it take to sober up?
7th June 2019
Healthy Living
How much can you drink and still drive?
The legal blood alcohol limit in South Africa is 0.05 g of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
4th June 2019
Blog
Is There a Disconnect Between Healthcare Consumer Needs and Medical Scheme Offerings?
In the healthcare space, there appears to be a disconnect between what consumers want and what medical schemes are able
18th October 2023
Blog
Constitutional Court Judgment in favour of Genesis
On 6 June 2017 the Constitutional Court of SA handed down a far reaching judgement in favour of Genesis.
26th June 2017
Blog
Client centric call centres for medical aids a must
Medical Scheme call centres should always strive to maintain the human touch in all the elements of their member interaction.
13th February 2017
Good2Know
Help easing the 2020 exam burden for your child
Exam time can be very stressful for everyone in the family as your child is preparing for his / her
11th November 2020
Good2Know
Teenspeak: Decoding the Gen Z lingo
Decoding the way your teen speaks to her Gen Z friends on WhatsApp, Instagram, or Facebook is a tricky business.
11th August 2020
Good2Know
TikTok – a really, really bad trend
TikTok, a platform known for short dance and comedy videos beloved by members of Generation Z, has been downloaded some
5th August 2020
Good2Know
GENESIS MEMBERS – what to do during a medical emergency in lockdown
During the extended lockdown in South Africa, Genesis Medical Scheme is operating with reduced staff numbers on two shifts.
28th July 2020
Good2Know
Why do we dream?
The question of why we dream has fascinated scientists and philosophers for thousands of years.
29th May 2020
Good2Know
OTC medicine and your child: know these dangers
Most people wrongly assume that over-the-counter (OTC) medicine they can buy without a prescription is relatively harmless.
14th February 2020
Good2Know
New smartphone app for Genesis members
We are delighted to inform all our members that a new version of our smartphone app has been registered with
2nd October 2019
Good2Know
Hospital admissions for Genesis members
None of us ever want to fall sick or be treated in a hospital.
11th April 2019
Good2Know
Keep your electronic membership card updated
Genesis members are reminded to refresh their smartphone app with electronic membership card on a regular basis*.
27th February 2019
Health tips
Can household chores deliver the same results as exercise?
What can we learn from our Grandmothers – those fit, 1950’s housewives who never, ever stepped a foot in the
15th April 2021
Health tips
Anemia – symptoms, causes and recommendations
Anemia is not a disease, but rather a symptom of various other health problems. Anemia can be temporary or long
15th May 2020
Health tips
Tips and techniques for emotional decluttering
We are so fortunate to have professionals and fellow humans on similar journeys towards meaningful and healthy living.
28th May 2019
Health tips
How healthy is your braai?
Most South Africans don’t need much of an excuse to light a fire.
16th April 2019
Health tips
21st November 2016
Health tips
5th November 2016
Health tips
Should employees be sent home at the first sign of a flu or cold?
Flu, or influenza, is a viral illness that occurs predominantly in the winter.
5th November 2016
Health tips
Challenging teenager, or ADD?
Raising a teenager these days can often be something of a balancing act for any parent, especially when they present
5th November 2016
Healthy Living
Eight ways to help reduce your food cravings
How often do you bow the knee to that intense and uncontrollable desire for a specific food(s)? All of us
16th May 2023
Healthy Living
What are the drink driving limit in South Africa? Penalties in South Africa.
Alcohol abuse and drunk driving in South Africa are the main contributing factors of road deaths in South Africa. Accidents
13th February 2023
Healthy Living
10 supplements that may stop food cravings and help you lose weight
You exercise regularly. You drink enough water. You’ve tried banting and fasting, yet you still can’t control your cravings. And,
9th February 2023
Healthy Living
Top 10 life-event stressors
A recent survey revealed that South Africans’ psychological and emotional stress levels have shot up by 56% since the start
7th November 2022
Healthy Living
Interesting Facts About Cucumbers
Who could have guessed that cucumbers have multiple health AND other interesting benefits!
11th August 2022
Healthy Living
How to tenderise meat with lemon juice
Make your braai as healthy as possible by using lemon juice to tenderise your meat. People have been roasting meat
22nd February 2022
Healthy Living
2nd February 2022
Healthy Living
What Health Research Tells Us About Fasting
Fasting has become a top trend and a nutrition buzzword in recent years, but what does health research tell us
16th November 2021
Healthy Living
Why do we crave sugar, and tips to beat the habit
Does munching sugary snacks often just makes you crave more sugary snacks?
22nd April 2021
Industry News
Genesis Medical Increase 2026
4.7%: THE LOWEST MEDICAL AID INCREASE IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR 2026 2026 Premium Increase We know times are tough right
16th October 2025
Industry News
Genesis’ view on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill
With the signing of the highly contested and controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law on 15 May 2024,
3rd June 2024
Industry News
Council for Medical Schemes Member Awareness Survey
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is once again conducting an awareness survey amongst medical scheme members and beneficiaries. The
7th February 2024
Industry News
Big Savings For Middle Class Business Owners and Employees
Approximately 50% of South Africans constitute the middle class. They are not “poor”, nor are they “rich”. They are just
16th November 2023
Blog
Is There a Disconnect Between Healthcare Consumer Needs and Medical Scheme Offerings?
In the healthcare space, there appears to be a disconnect between what consumers want and what medical schemes are able
18th October 2023
Industry News
See how smaller medical schemes can save you money
Does the size of a medical aid scheme matter? The only aspect about the size of a medical scheme that
3rd April 2023
Industry News
Medical aid increases and costs
What do medical aid scheme contribution increases look like in 2023? In 2021 and 2022 medical scheme increases were somewhat
31st March 2023
Industry News
Medical Aid vs Hospital Cash Plan
Two types of insurance products that are often misunderstood, are “Medical Aid” or “Hospital Plan” versus “Hospital Cash Plan”. Difference
6th March 2023
Industry News
Best medical aid schemes and worst in SA
Which is the best medical aid scheme in SA? And which one is the worst? Well…. it depends on who
1st March 2023
Scheme benefits
Designated Service Providers (DSPs) and Genesis Members
Genesis has Designated Service Provider (DSP) contracts with the Departments of Health in Gauteng, the Western Cape and the Northern
20th February 2020
Scheme benefits
Generous Dentistry Benefits 2020
Genesis offers excellent financial cover for basic dentistry on all their benefit options.
31st January 2020
Scheme benefits
Why name and shame your medical scheme?
Members of medical schemes generally fall into one of two groups – those that have claimed and those that are
2nd September 2019
Scheme benefits
Genesis Medical Scheme announces a 5.5% average increase for 2019
Very good news for members of Genesis Medical Scheme!
8th October 2018
Scheme benefits
Medical aid contributions – what you need to know
Every person that joins a medical scheme enters into a legally binding contract.
2nd February 2018
Scheme benefits
Dental Cover on Genesis Medical Scheme 2019
Maintaining that perfect proverbial smile doesn’t come cheap.
17th November 2017
Industry News
Genesis Private Choice – the right choice for you?
Our Private Choice hospital plan was recently rated as the top performing hospital plan in the open medical scheme market
19th September 2017
Scheme benefits
Genesis Medical Scheme Launches Smartphone App
Genesis Medical Scheme has once again been at the forefront of putting its members in control of their medical aid
5th November 2016
Scheme benefits
Comprehensive Medical Cover
When selecting a medical scheme benefit option, one of the most important considerations is the level of in-hospital (risk) cover
5th November 2016