General Medical

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Living With Migraines

ByDr. Sam Hay

22 February 2017

Do you suffer from migraines? If you do, you're not alone. According to GP, Dr. Sam, "Overall 12% of Aussies are estimated to suffer a migraine at some stage in their lives, that's nearly a whopping 3 million people! Striking most commonly in our thirties, migraines carry significant social, economical, and personal consequences." So what exactly are migraines and what do we need to know about them? We caught up with Dr. Sam to find out more.

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6 Steps to Cutting your Risk of Heart Disease

ByTammy George

15 February 2017

Heart disease is the single biggest killer in Australia. But most risk factors for heart disease are lifestyle based. Knowing the risks and making changes in your daily life can reduce your chance of developing heart disease and suffering a heart attack.

Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Heart Health

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How to Check your Moles for Signs of Skin Cancer

ByTammy George

08 February 2017

By the age of 15, the average Australian child will have more than 50 moles on their body. Regular self-examinations and specialist appointments to check on moles and other spots ensure early detection and treatment of skin cancers.

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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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