Categories: exercise

Physical activity should be a key component of cancer care, before and after diagnosis

New Discovery Vitality research: Regular exercise preceding cancer diagnosis linked to lower likelihood of cancer progression and death

Johannesburg, January 29, 2025– Engaging in regular physical activity before a cancer diagnosis can significantly reduce the risk of cancer progression and mortality, according to new research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study, conducted by Discovery Vitality in partnership with researchers from Wits University and the University of Western Ontario, highlights the crit

A Discovery insights paper gives details about the additional value clients get from Ðiscovery Miles, making this currency, integrated across Discovery products, more valuable than cash

Rewarding positive behaviour with over 10 billion Ðiscovery Miles in 2024

Johannesburg, 30 July 2024 – Discovery, today, released a paper on the value Discovery Vitality members get from Ðiscovery Miles, the currency used to give clients rewards for positive behaviours across the integrated Health, Drive and Money behaviour-change platforms.

Highlights from the research:
In 2024 alone, Discovery Vitality members are expected to earn more than Ð10 billion with

Mental health matters: Prioritising wellbeing in university students

Mental health matters: Prioritising wellbeing in university students

University students are likely to experience mental health issues. What are the warning signs? And how can healthy eating, exercise and financial savvy play a role in protecting mental health?
28 June 2024, Johannesburg: Discovery Health Medical Scheme claims data show a 120% increase in the prevalence of mental health conditions among young people (ages 18-24) from 2012 to 2022, compared to an

Walking 5,000 steps three times a week could add three years to life expectancy

Walking 5,000 steps three times a week could add three years to life expectancy

New research by Vitality and the London School of Economics shows that walking at least 5,000 steps three times a week is a milestone habit that, when maintained for two years, can add up to three years to a previously inactive individual’s life expectancy and reduce their healthcare costs by up to 13%.

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

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.
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Inaugural Vitality Gym Series kicks off on 3 September 2022

Inaugural Vitality Gym Series kicks off on 3 September 2022

Discovery Vitality today launched the first ever Vitality Gym Series, in which participants can compete in functional bodyweight exercise challenges, for a chance to win a share of R160,000 in prizes. The challenge is open to anyone, participants needn't be members of Vitality or have a gym membership.

Study: Regular exercise can prevent death from COVID-19 by up to 42%

Study: Regular exercise can prevent death from COVID-19 by up to 42%

The British Journal of Sports Medicine has published a first-of-its-kind study on the impact of objectively-measured exercise on severe COVID-19 outcomes, produced by Discovery Vitality in collaboration with the University of the Witwatersrand Sport and Health Research Group (WiSH) and researchers from the University of Western Ontario in Canada.

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