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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.

Rainbow Radiance - A Purple Pledge for Young Pride

Rainbow Radiance - A Purple Pledge for Young Pride

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The theme for Wear it Purple Day this year is Your Passion Your Pride. This is a day where Australians can show their support for our young LGBTQI+ community. This is important because ‘Rainbow’ young people in Australia continue to face challenges due to ongoing harassment and bullying, resulting high rates of mental distress and self-harm. Learn what you can do to support our young Australians. 
Category:Healthy Living, Teenagers, Member Value
Ease Your Weight Loss Journey - Insurance Coverage Simplified

Ease Your Weight Loss Journey - Insurance Coverage Simplified

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Embarking on a weight loss journey is both exciting and challenging. While the benefits to health and well-being are well monumental, the financial costs associated with weight management programs and weight loss surgery can be substantial. Fortunately, with the growing recognition of obesity as a significant health issue, many health insurance providers now offer coverage options that support various weight loss programs and weight loss surgery.

Category:Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Health Insurance, Hospital Cover
Should You Keep Moving? Tips for Exercising with Knee Pain

Should You Keep Moving? Tips for Exercising with Knee Pain

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Exercise is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, offering numerous benefits such as improved cardiovascular health, enhanced mood, and better overall physical fitness. However, for those suffering from knee pain, the idea of staying active can be daunting. Knee pain is a common issue that affects people of all ages and activity levels, leading many to question: should you exercise with knee pain?

Category:Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Physiotherapy, Healthy Living, Self-Care, Heart Health, Hikes and Walking Trails
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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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The Crucial Role of Sleep in Health and Wellbeing

The Crucial Role of Sleep in Health and Wellbeing

Dr Gina Cleo
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Good quality sleep is easily the most underrated thing we can do for our health and wellbeing. So, let’s dive into the profound impact of quality sleep on overall health and wellbeing. From establishing healthy sleep habits and understanding common sleep conditions to exploring effective treatments, discover the essential keys to a rejuvenating night's rest.

In our fast-paced, modern world, where time is a precious commodity and constant connectivity is the norm, sleep often takes a backseat. However, the significance of quality sleep cannot be overstated when it comes to maintaining overall health and wellbeing. Adequate sleep is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, contributing to physical, mental, and emotional vitality.

Category:Healthy Sleep Practices
Sleep is essential for good health - Top tips for a healthy sleep

Sleep is essential for good health - Top tips for a healthy sleep

Jaime Rose Chambers
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Sleep is one of the most essential human functions. It’s a time where our body and mind switch from ‘doing,’ to recharging and repairing. There are so many factors that can affect our sleep and when sleep is impaired, it can have major consequences on our mental and physical health. Sleep impacts our immune system, respiratory and cardiovascular (heart) systems and our metabolism and ability to manage our weight. The good news is that there are some changes we can make to our diet, lifestyle and night time habits to improve sleep quality. 

Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Sleep Practices
Diet and Prostate Cancer - How can men take control and reduce their risk?

Diet and Prostate Cancer - How can men take control and reduce their risk?

Jaime Rose Chambers
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Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Australian men, however survival rates are relatively high and continuing to improve as more is discovered. Diet, lifestyle and complementary therapy use is common in men for prevention as well as those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer because there is now some promising research to show it may help to prevent or slow the disease.  
Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Healthy Living
The Role of Nutrition in Breast Cancer

The Role of Nutrition in Breast Cancer

Jaime Rose Chambers
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When it comes to breast cancer, we can’t control risk factors such as genetics and age, but certain diet and lifestyle factors we can. More women these days are surviving breast cancer and research is showing that there are some specific things we can do, such as eating more plants, exercise and limiting alcohol, that may either prevent breast cancer developing, and it’s recurrence and survival after a diagnosis.  
Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Conditions and Treatments
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