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Generali Vitality launches in France

Generali Vitality launches in France

Following the successful launch of the global Vitality programme in Germany in July 2016, Generali Vitality will soon be available to corporate clients in France thereby expanding Vitality’s European footprint. From 1 January 2017, Generali Vitality will be available as a voluntary part of health and prevention insurance contracts offered to corporate clients.

​Action, awareness, and innovation are needed to solve SA’s high road accident average

​Action, awareness, and innovation are needed to solve SA’s high road accident average

South African roads are among the most dangerous in the world with 23.5 fatalities 100 000 people, compared to 2.97 in the UK. Deaths by road accidents are high on our government’s agenda and one of the goals of the National Development Plan is to reduce our national average in order to improve the quality of life for all South Africans.

Discovery Health honours local community leader

After arriving in Motherwell two years ago, from a small Limpopo village of Tshakhuma, Ndivhudzannyi “Chief” Maanda, a 23 year-old Discovery Health employee, soon realised that many children were left to their own devices in the evenings. Some parents do not take care for their children and often leave them without foods for days at a time.

Discovery brings the spirit of soccer to those with special needs

Discovery brings the spirit of soccer to those with special needs

Sandton yesterday played host to a vibrant soccer coaching clinic aimed at involving South Africans with special needs in the beautiful game. Jointly developed by Discovery and the Gauteng Department of Social Development, the inaugural Discovery Soccer Festival took place at the Illovo-based Discovery Soccer Park.

Vitality nutrition specialists, with partner Woolworths, heated up the HealthyFood Studio for a taste of what good food choices that easily fit into your life look like.

Vitality food and lifestyle guidelines simplify the way to healthy nutrition

A key part of being healthy, is the food and drinks you have daily. Vitality’s nutrition specialists stay up to date and engage with local and international stakeholders on the latest in food and nutrition science, and combines best practice into guidelines Vitality encourages people to follow for good health.
“Healthy eating need not be boring. For us it’s about showing that healthy nutritio

Announcement of new shared value insurance partnership with Sumitomo Life Insurance Co and SoftBank Corporation

Discovery to introduce Vitality to Japan

Discovery Limited announces a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. (Sumitomo Life) and SoftBank Corporation (SoftBank) that will see shared value insurance introduced to the Japanese life insurance market through the joint development and introduction of insurance products incorporated with Vitality, Discovery’s globally recognised wellness programme.

​Announcing new ways to earn Vitality fitness points designed to encourage and reward ongoing physical activity amongst those starting out as well as high-performance and endurance athletes.

Discovery Vitality updates incentives to keep people moving

0 July 2016 - Discovery Vitality today announced that it would be introducing more opportunities to earn fitness points, including new categories for heart rate workouts, from 20 August 2016. The update is designed to encourage people to exercise regularly in a safe way, taking into account feedback from members, while retaining the clinical integrity of the programme.
Vitality is a dynamic pro

Discovery Vitality announced as the Official Wellness Partner of the South African Olympic team for Rio 2016

Discovery Vitality announced as the Official Wellness Partner of the South African Olympic team for Rio 2016

15 July 2016 – Discovery Vitality, South Africa’s leading scientific wellness programme, has been confirmed as the Official Wellness Partner of the South African Olympic team for Rio 2016. Through the sponsorship, Vitality hopes to inspire ordinary South Africans to lead healthier lives.
Shrey Viranna, Discovery Vitality Chief Executive, said; “The Olympic Games is the ultimate platform for ach

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