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
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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
Good-2-Know for 2019
Let’s kick off our good2know@genesis series this year on a positive note.
30th January 2019
Good2Know
Understand funding for hospital admissions (Part 3 of 3)
Have you read Parts 1 & 2 of our series on this topic?
24th August 2018
Good2Know
Understand funding for hospital admissions (Part 2 of 3)
Have you read Part 1 of our series on this topic?
24th August 2018
Good2Know
Understand funding for hospital admissions (Part 1 of 3)
Understanding the funding role of medical schemes can be tricky.
24th August 2018
Good2Know
What is the “Medical Aid Rate”?
Does “100% of Medical Aid Rate” mean your claims will be settled IN FULL…?
6th July 2018
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
Tax at a cost to others
FAnews Journalist Myra Knoesen speaks about the 2018/19 amendment to the medical tax subsidy.
12th March 2018
Industry News
Genesis Member Glossary on Important Terminology
People battle to understand medical scheme terminology, acronyms, industry jargon and benefits.
12th February 2018
Industry News
Cost of the top 10 Hospital Plans in South Africa in 2018
Having some form of private medical cover in SA is an unavoidable but expensive necessity.
16th January 2018
Industry News
Why is the cost of medical treatment so high?
With 2018 medical aid increases yet again upon all South Africans, times are certainly tough.
25th October 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
Industry News
New tax credits could reduce medical aid members
National Health Insurance (NHI) – a threat to medical aid members?
7th September 2017
Industry News
10th August 2017
Industry News
Critical details still missing on NHI
Will the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) for South Africa ever work…?
20th July 2017
Good2Know
What Are The Benefits Of Family Medical Aid Plans?
Family medical aid plans offer private healthcare cover, helping to ensure your loved ones can access the medical care they
15th April 2026
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
Scheme benefits
Not Every Cancer Qualifies as a PMB
This article examines the extent of medical schemes’ funding obligations for treatable vs non-treatable cancers. From a medical perspective, doctors
30th September 2025
Scheme benefits
Generous dental benefits for ALL Genesis members
Genesis Medical Scheme offers excellent financial cover for dentistry on all their benefit options. We all know that the benefits
10th March 2025
Scheme benefits
Cost of hospital plans in South Africa
A hospital plan will cover the cost of medically appropriate treatment and related expenses when a person is hospitalised. In this article,
7th November 2023
Scheme benefits
This Makes Genesis MED-100 Different From Other Hospital Plans
What does Genesis MED-100 hospital plan offer that most don’t? It all started with a bet. Well, not really. It
4th April 2023
Scheme benefits
This is the best value-for-money hospital plan money can buy
Genesis Medical Scheme offers the best hospital plan in South Africa. This was according to previous GTC Healthcare surveys. Take
24th March 2023
Scheme benefits
Generous dental benefits for Genesis members in 2022
The benefits of good dental health reach far beyond a fresh breath and a celebrity smile.
11th January 2022
Scheme benefits
Cost of the top 7 hospital plans in South Africa in 2022
In this article, we will take a closer look at the cost of the top 7 hospital plans in South
15th November 2021