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Our purpose is to help members (and our community) live healthier lives - by staying physically active, eating healthy and having a deeper knowledge of their physical wellness through every stage of life. Our healthy lifestyle experts provide exercise tips, recipe inspiration ideas and wellbeing advice to help you move, eat, and feel better.

5 Symptoms No Women Should Ignore

5 Symptoms No Women Should Ignore

Dr. Michela Sorensen
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While we are making inroads when it comes to talking about women’s health issues, there are still a lot of very common issues we don’t talk about. Whether it be fear or embarrassment, women still face barriers when it comes to accessing healthcare. So, this Women’s Health Week, lets look at 5 very common, but lesser talked about, symptoms that no women should ignore.  
Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Conditions and Treatments
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Hospital Cover

No one wants to go to hospital, but if the worst happens, having Hospital cover can make a stressful experience easier and more comfortable. You may be thinking, “But why do I need private health insurance when we can have the public health system, Medicare?” Well, there’s a number of reasons why private hospital insurance is a better option than relying solely on the public system – one of the most important one being that your policy allows you to choose your own hospital and treating doctor. Plus, you’ll typically have a much shorter wait time for any elective surgeries that you may need in the future.

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Is Making the Bed Bad for Your Health?

Is Making the Bed Bad for Your Health?

Scott Henderson
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Despite years of rhetoric suggesting bed-making increases productivity and is the only way to kick off the day, a recent study suggests that making the bed may be detrimental to our health after all. The news, that will have procrastinators and late risers rejoicing, provides some compelling ammunition in the fight against the morning ritual.
Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep Practices
Keep Your Summer Health Kick Simple - The Surprising Benefits of Walking

Keep Your Summer Health Kick Simple - The Surprising Benefits of Walking

Dr. Michela Sorensen
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As the weather warms up and the days grow longer, it’s the perfect time to start pounding that pavement. We have long known that walking is good for us, it promotes heart health, weight loss and boosts our mood. There are however, some less known but equally beneficial reasons to incorporate regular walking into your exercise regime.  So before you go and spend a fortune on the latest fitness craze this summer, why not think about keeping it simple - just walk.  
Category:Fitness, Hikes and Walking Trails
Nutrition and Bone Health

Nutrition and Bone Health

Jaime Rose Chambers
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Nutrition is a key component to bone health because certain nutrients form the structure of bone and play a role in bone development. Low bone mineral density is known as osteopenia and as bone density decreases further, it is known as osteoporosis and increases the risk of bone fractures. This occurs over time, when the body uses more calcium that it’s able to replace. Osteoporosis can be a debilitating disease with high mortality rates. Making sure to eat foods every day that meet specific nutrients needs, such as calcium, vitamin D and protein, can help to prevent brittle bones later in life. 

Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Later in Life
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