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Top Tips for Bad Posture – What Can We Do?

ByEm Batger

24 October 2018

Are you slouching right now as you're reading this? If you've answered yes, don't worry, it's something we all do. However, poor posture can wreak havoc on your overall health, whether you're deskbound, carrying the children or hitting the gym, your posture is so important. According to physiotherapist expert, Em Batger, "Posture is a daily practice. The few minor changes you can make may add up to be the major change your body needs to prevent posture related pain and dysfunction." With this in mind, Em provides some quick guidelines we can implement for good postural hygiene.

Category:Physiotherapy, General Medical

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Cortisol, Stress and your Health

ByTammy George

15 October 2018

Cortisol helps you get out of bed in the morning but if you have too much, its effects on the body can be dangerous. Discover the link between cortisol, stress and health.

Category:General Medical

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World Heart Day

ByDr. Nikki Stamp

28 September 2018

Did you know that Cardiovascular disease is the world’s number one killer? Every year, September 29 is World Heart Day and this year’s theme is “My Heart, Your Heart”. This global campaign encourages individuals, families, communities and governments to take charge of their heart health and that of others. With this in mind, we chatted to HIF blogger and cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp who explains what the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest is and offers her advice on how we can help others’ hearts.

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What If ... we covered the cost of your flu vaccination?.

At HIF, we value choice and access, which is why we are covering the cost of an annual flu vaccination up to the value of $20 (1 per person, per calendar year) on selected Extras policies, which include Pharmacy.

Members can get a flu vaccination at any registered pharmacy in Australia. The service is not available through your GP.

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