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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.

Is Dry January Beneficial?

Is Dry January Beneficial?

Dr. Sam Hay
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Did you have a booze free January? According to our resident GP, Dr. Sam, "With the festive season well and truly over, the month of January is usually time for sober session to kick in - or as our friends in the UK would call it, "Dry January". Whilst he agrees that abstaining from alcohol for 31 days is a great way to make up for any over indulgence; it's important to note that any short-term health benefits will be erased if previous drinking patterns return. As January comes to an end, we caught up with Dr Sam to hear more about his thoughts on this campaign and his advice on what a “safe” amount of alcohol is to drink.

Category:General Medical, Healthy Living
The Importance of Financial Fitness in the New Year

The Importance of Financial Fitness in the New Year

HIF Australia
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The New Year has begun, and while some of you may have kicked off your New Year’s resolutions of a better diet, more exercise, spending more time with family, it's also important to think about your financial fitness. According to Money and Insurance Expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au, "Financial fitness doesn’t necessarily need to be as scary as it may sound. It’s simply a matter of lining up your expenses so you can see where your money is being spent. Don’t let financial stress put a dampener on 2017. By establishing good habits now, you’ll be able to have a happy and financially healthy New Year! With this in mind, Bessie has provided a quick financial fitness guide for 2017.

Category:Healthy Living
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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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