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
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%.
An analysis conducted by Discovery Vitality across South Africa between 2019 and 2023 shows that health screening rates are lower than they should be.
Vitality members can now get an upfront 20% discount on court bookings with the ability to book up to four weeks in advance at over 100 padel courts around the country.
Vitality members collectively recorded 87 million workouts in 2023 and achieved other fascinating milestones and great rewards for staying healthy.
Discovery and the South African Football Association (SAFA) will host the 20th edition of the Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge from 1-23 December 2023.
Discovery Vitality today announced a partnership with Checkers and Checkers Sixty60 for the Vitality HealthyFood benefit.
Discovery Vitality is excited to announce that its popular Vitality Run Series is extending to Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, and George and Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape, with three new races this year.
Vitality members can earn thousands more Discovery Miles every week on a new personalised Vitality Active Rewards gameboard with new, richer rewards tiles.
Discovery Vitality today announced the results of a national study comparing members’ collective weight across South African cities. The results show that Vitality members in Cape Town have the healthiest weight, while Gqeberha has the most room to improve.
Discovery Limited is excited to be part of this week’s A1 Padel Master 2023 taking place at the Camps Bay Sports club in Cape Town from 13 February 2023 to 19 February 2023.
Discovery today announced a partnership with Netball SA as Official Wellness Partner to the national netball team, the SPAR Proteas. The three-year sponsorship will see Discovery playing a leading role in the team’s holistic wellbeing – including their physical, mental and financial wellness.
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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
Findings of a study by Discovery, SAMRC, WiSH, and the Sisonke programme suggest the more exercise done, the stronger the protective effect of vaccination.
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.
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.
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.
Access the full paper on https://journals.co.za/doi/10.18772/26180197.2021.v3n3a8
JOHANNESBURG, 20 October 2021 – Discovery is proud to announce Tatjana Schoenmaker (24) as a Discovery Vitality Ambassador. The South African swimming sensation has recently returned home from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after winning a gold medal and setting the world record in the 200 m breaststroke, as well as bringing home silver in the 100 m breaststroke.
“We are delighted and honoured t
Vitality and the Running World Cup today announce the return of our global mass participation running challenge for 2021 Participation is free by registering at www.runningworldcup.com or downloading the Vitality Running World Cup app. Aligned to Vitality’s global ambition to get 100 million people 20% more active by 2025, and informed by research that physical activity builds resilience again
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