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
What Happens If My Medical Aid Claim Is Rejected Or Only Partially Paid?
A medical aid claim rejection can be frustrating, especially when you expected full payment from your scheme. Claims may be
22nd July 2026
Good2Know
What Should You Do Before A Planned Hospital Admission?
Before a planned hospital admission, Genesis members need to obtain a hospital admission reference number 72 hours prior to such
9th July 2026
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
Good2Know
Are Family Hospital Plans Worth It?
Family hospital plans provide essential cover for unexpected medical events, offering peace of mind and financial protection. While they may
3rd March 2026
Good2Know
Affordable Medical Aid Options for Families in South Africa
Raising a family in South Africa comes with both joy and responsibility. One of the most important decisions any family
28th May 2025
Good2Know
Medical Aid versus Health Insurance
Navigating healthcare funding options in South Africa can be overwhelming, especially for young families seeking affordable and reliable medical cover.
7th May 2025
Good2Know
Is a Hospital Plan Enough? A Guide for Young South Africans
Understanding the Difference Between a Hospital Plan and Full Medical Aid As a young professional in South Africa, you may
26th March 2025
Good2Know
Best Medical Aid Plans for Young Professionals in South Africa
Finding the right medical aid plan as a young professional in South Africa can be overwhelming. With so many options
17th March 2025
Good2Know
Tax and disability – are you claiming your full tax relief?
Your tax burden could be significantly reduced if you have a dependant with a disability. Many South Africans living with
18th April 2023
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
Your child and social media in the 2020s
Your child does not know a world without the internet, smart phones and social media.
28th February 2020
Healthy Living
These things could prevent your meds from working properly
It’s a worldwide problem: many people do not take their medicines as they should.
21st February 2020
Healthy Living
Avoid an accidental overdose in a child
Most homes contain medication of some kind. But even over-the-counter medication can hold certain dangers for your child.
18th February 2020
Healthy Living
Navigating Menopause: Naturally
Women have navigated their way through menopause naturally for centuries.
11th February 2020
Healthy Living
HRT during Menopause: The good, the Bad and the Uncertain
Many women start to experience menopause symptoms a few years before the actual onset of their menopause.
7th February 2020
Healthy Living
Death and Taxes…. and Menopause
Besides death and taxes, women have a third certainty in life. That is, of course, menopause.
4th February 2020
Healthy Living
How to self-regulate sensory overload
The point at which you reach sensory overload depends on your tolerance level for sensory input.
28th January 2020
Healthy Living
Sensory intelligence, children and parenting
It may not just being naughty when a screaming child in a supermarket has reached a point of sensory overload.
24th January 2020
Healthy Living
Fascinating…! Complete your own Sensory Intelligence Analysis assessment.
Everyone has heard of IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional intelligence). But did you know that there is third type
20th January 2020
Industry News
Medical Scheme Increases 2015
Genesis Medical Scheme’s 2015 average contribution increase is once again at an all time low of only 5.3%*.
5th November 2016
Industry News
Be clever when it comes to medical aid tariffs
Since July 2010 with the demise of the National Health Reference Price List (NHRPL), there has been no uniform standard
5th November 2016
Industry News
Balancing the books – the problem with Prescribed Minimum Benefits
Most households have to manage a monthly budget. Special purchases (expenses) must be planned and must be less than the
4th November 2016
Industry News
Understand your Medical Scheme Rules
One of our members recently found themselves in the very unfortunate position where his / her spouse was involved in
4th November 2016
Industry News
Medical aid scheme delivers real value for new members
Searching for a new medical aid scheme to join and where you can chat online with the scheme prior to
4th November 2016
Industry News
Waiting Periods – Medical Aid Schemes
A Medical aid scheme in South Africa may impose certain waiting periods on new members and/or their dependants when joining
4th November 2016
Industry News
Blame the medical aid – a soft target
Every time that a medical aid claim is rejected or not paid in full it just has to be the
3rd November 2016
Industry News
Why should doctors treat us for free?
Why is it then that we constantly moan about doctors’ fees and what they charge?
3rd November 2016
Industry News
Are medical schemes a rip-off?
Members of medical schemes generally fall into one of two groups – those that have claimed and those that are
3rd November 2016
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