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11 October 2023 09:40

Tackling the rising tide of depression through screening, prevention and digital therapeutics for mental health

Across the world and in South Africa, depression is the most common form of mental illness. 1 in 3 people in South Africa experience a mental health issue. Only 1 in 10 people with a mental health issue have access to treatment. What role do healthy eating, exercise, holistic healthcare, and digital therapeutics for mental health play in tackling the unprecedented rise in mental illness – par

Discovery Bank clients can now experience priority express checkout at Europcar in Cape Town, King Shaka, Lanseria and OR Tambo International airports.

31 July 2023 09:00

Discovery Bank clients can fast track their car collection with Ready2GO priority service at Europcar

Discovery Bank clients can now experience priority express checkout at Europcar in Cape Town, King Shaka, Lanseria and OR Tambo International airports through the convenience of paperless car collection.

10 May 2023 09:51

Vitality’s new HealthyWeight programme shows promising results

The Vitality HealthyWeight programme has the main goal of supporting Vitality members who face greater health risks from being overweight or obese. In only two months, the programme has seen more than 1,000 Vitality members join and actively engage with it.

15 December 2022 09:33

Discovery Vitality marks its 25th anniversary in SA with symbolic brand refresh and Summer with a V campaign

To celebrate their quarter century and new brand refresh, Discovery Vitality will reveal the pink branding to coincide with their summer campaign during the December holidays. This includes a massive prize from Vitality Travel with Discovery Bank. Members can win a year of Vitality Travel – two free return flights a month for twelve months – for themselves and a partner.

The 19th edition of the Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge will take place from 1-23 December 2022.

23 November 2022 15:16

The 19th Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge: Soweto’s favourite football festival ready for kickoff

Key Announcements:
The 19th edition of the Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge will take place from 1-23 December 2022. Whilst the men’s category is full, some spaces remain for the u17 and women’s categories. Teams are encouraged to urgently secure their spots into Soweto’s number 1 diski challenge. Entries close on 30 November 2022.
Discovery and the South African Football Associati

25 October 2022 13:35

Research shows regular physical activity may boost COVID-19 jab effectiveness

Findings of a study by Discovery, SAMRC, WiSH, and the Sisonke programme suggest the more exercise done, the stronger the protective effect of vaccination.

Doing even one additional 30-minute workout or 5,000 more steps in a day, every week — could be enough to reduce cases of diagnosed depression by 19%

14 October 2022 11:08

Adding one 30-minute workout to their week could change women’s odds of developing depression, study finds

First-of-its-kind African study by researchers from Discovery Vitality, Harvard University and UCT confirms moderate increases in exercise may help women fend off depression – contributing unique South African data to growing body of global research.

20 June 2022 09:26

Discovery Bank hits 1 million accounts, expands banking and lifestyle benefits

Johannesburg, 20 June 2022 – Over the past year, Discovery Bank has seen strong deposit growth and considerable traction of its shared-value banking model amongst its client base; the appeal of a full service, shared value, digital bank is reflected in Discovery Bank’s strong growth to over 1 million accounts since its public launch in 2020.
Today, as the Bank announced the milestone of reachin

9 June 2022 18:36

Discovery Bank will immediately refund Vitality clients affected by Comair shutdown

We are saddened by the news released earlier today advising that Comair, one of our longest standing Vitality partners, has stopped operations.

30 May 2022 11:42

Ahead of World No-Tobacco Day, Discovery Vitality offers members a new way to quit smoking with Quit Genius

Discovery Vitality has partnered with leading global smoking cessation partner, Quit Genius, to offer members treatment without having to pay a membership fee, including one-on-one coaching support, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and biological therapy.

26 May 2022 13:11

Discovery Vitality launches HealthyBaby, to give members 10% to 50% back on baby, toddler and children’s products

Discovery Vitality has launched its new HealthyBaby benefit to make baby, toddler and children’s essentials – as well as premium items – more affordable, giving members 10% to 50% back at Dis-Chem Baby City, BabiesRUs and ToysRUs.

29 March 2022 10:03

Discovery Bank launches first-of-its-kind integrated travel booking platform

Save money and go everywhere with Discovery Bank’s comprehensive Vitality Travel offering.

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