Discovery Vitality is expanding GLP-1 obesity support as demand for anti-obesity medicines continues to rise among South African medical scheme members. The rewards programme says medication alone may not deliver lasting results. It is therefore adding doctor-led assessments to its HealthyWeight programme, alongside existing diet and exercise support. The assessment may result in a prescription for anti-obesity medication where clinically…
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Sleep Tracking Anxiety: A Double-Edged Sword
Sleep tracking is an increasingly popular feature of fitness devices and smartwatches, with millions of users monitoring their nightly rest. However, experts warn that sleep tracking anxiety, stemming from this obsession with data, could be the very thing keeping people awake. While tracking can be beneficial, it carries significant risks for some. Professor Gosia Lipinska, a neuropsychologist at the University…