Topics: Medical research

Discovery Vitality’s new research emphasises that the choices we make in the grocery aisle not only influence what we eat but can also have a great impact on our overall wellbeing and health outcomes.

Buying healthier food reduces the likelihood of becoming obese by 13%, Vitality research shows; Vitality enhances HealthyFood rewards

Johannesburg, September 1, 2024- Discovery Vitality’s latest research shows that regularly purchasing healthy food can lead to a 13% reduction in the risk of becoming obese.
“Purchasing behaviours have a profound influence on our dietary habits, which are linked to dietary risk factors that contribute to over 7 million deaths globally per year. Our latest research underscores the health risks

Will South Africa experience a third wave of COVID-19 infection? If so, when and how severely?

Will South Africa experience a third wave of COVID-19 infection? If so, when and how severely?

There is concern that Easter-break related social events - from religious to family gatherings and travel to busy holiday destinations - will fuel COVID-19 super-spreader events and catalyse a third wave of COVID-19 infection. Discovery Health CEO Ryan Noach explains how our personal behaviour, and that of the people around us, will be a large determinant of which scenario our country experiences.

As part of this mental wellbeing drive, Vitality is also delighted to announce a new campaign, with Miss South Africa, to raise awareness of the importance of mental wellbeing.

Discovery Vitality launches Vitality mental wellbeing module and rewards; partners with Miss South Africa on awareness campaign

Discovery Vitality is excited to announce the introduction of the mental wellbeing module to Vitality. Members can now track their mindful minutes and sleep goals on partner apps, including Headspace, Calm, The Mindfulness App and buddhify, in the Vitality Active Rewards platform. Members will be rewarded with Discovery Miles for taking proactive steps towards their mental health and wellbeing.

Discovery Health releases key trends in birth rates as well as the costs associated with pregnancy, birth and new babies

Discovery Health releases key trends in birth rates as well as the costs associated with pregnancy, birth and new babies

The latest Discovery Health Healthcare Claims Tracker focuses on maternity claims, quantifying the spend by Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS, or the Scheme) on maternity related claims and highlighting key trends amongst members. The report includes data based on all claims within South Africa’s largest, open medical scheme, DHMS, with a membership of 2.8 million lives as of end 2018.

Patients rate South Africa’s Top 20 hospitals for 2018

Patients rate South Africa’s Top 20 hospitals for 2018

Now in its fifth year of reporting, Discovery Health is pleased to release its annual list of 20 leading South African hospitals as rated by patients through the Patient Survey Score (PaSS). The Top 20 list is based on aggregated surveys completed by members of medical schemes administered by Discovery Health rating their in-hospital experience across various aspects of care.

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