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Six ways to kick the smoking habit
6th of October 2012
While new research shows smoking rates in Australia are falling, some of us need a little help to quit.
Eat yourself skinny
26th of September 2012
Find it hard to resist a hamburger? You're not alone. The latest data suggests six out of 10 adults are overweight or obese, with this proportion climbing from 56 percent in 1995 to 61 percent by 2007 to 2008.
Obesity may be contagious: researchers
15th of September 2012
Are your friends fit and healthy eaters or more of a beer and pizza crowd? The answer could provide some insight into the current state of your body, research shows.
Bizarre treatments celebrities swear by
29th of August 2012
Ever on the lookout for ways to appear younger and even more radiant, celebrities are the pioneers of the beauty world. But in recent years the A-list has turned its attention to radical alternative medical therapies, putting health ahead of vanity.
Stress-busting superfoods
1st of August 2012
The overwhelming majority of Australians suffer from stress, with 91 percent reporting some level of stress in their lives, according to a recent Lifeline poll.
Private health insurance: Lots of changes for 2012
30th of July 2012
Private health insurance is a heavily regulated industry. On balance, that's a good thing, because issues around health, and in particular health costs, are pretty important. But one of the downsides is that regulations change frequently and health insurance has lots of regulations that affect both the premiums you pay and your tax bill.
The cost of getting the flu
23rd of July 2012
It’s official! We’re a sickly lot with one estimate from private health insurer nib suggesting that as many as one in five Australians will come down with the flu this year. Moreover, St John Ambulance Australia estimates that flu costs Australian companies more than $7billion in sick days annually.
Is your workplace making you sick?
11th of July 2012
Whether you love going to work or dread it, there's one aspect of the workplace that many of us don't often think about – that the building in which you work could be making you sick.
Need motivation to exercise mid-week?
2nd of July 2012
The simple act of sitting down and staring at a screen might seem harmless, relaxing even, and yet reams of research suggests that sedentary jobs are making us fat, giving us bad backs, and triggering heart attacks.
Insurance, do you need it?
23rd of June 2012
By world standards, Australians are, on the whole, financially sophisticated. Between us we have almost one trillion dollars invested in superannuation and one of the highest rates of share ownership in the world, research suggests.
Health cover and your kids
20th of June 2012
Consumers are typically advised to approach impossibly cheap deals, bargain-basement discounts and freebies with caution, because what seems too good to be true usually is. But when it comes to health insurance and your children, there is such a thing as a freeride.
Private health cover; the incentives explained
20th of June 2012
You may have noticed the advertisements on television; health funds urging Australians to sign up to cash in on government incentives or to avoid paying surcharges or lifetime loading. But what’s it all about?
Baby, talk is cheap
20th of June 2012
Having a baby is one of the most exciting life stages, yet it may also be one of the most uncertain for expectant parents. Pregnancy can raise so many questions, not least about the health of mother and baby.
Three ways to find better health cover
20th of June 2012
Finding the best health insurance policy to suit your lifestyle can be confusing, what with excess, extras, rebates, levies and fees to factor into your research. Here are some tips to guide you in the right direction and make finding the right hospital and extras cover as straight forward as possible.
Understanding hospital and extras cover
20th of June 2012
When it comes to buying private health insurance there are two main types – hospital and extras. The level of cover you choose determines the procedures and services you’re covered for – but as a rule of thumb the higher the level of cover the more you’ll be able to claim and the more money you’ll typically get back.
The health system: public versus private
20th of June 2012
Have you ever wondered what happens when you get sick or need medical treatment? In Australia, we have a health system that has two parts; the public side run by the government through Medicare, and the private health sector.
Health cover for the whole family
20th of June 2012
Understanding health insurance can be tricky with waiting periods, excess, rebates and surcharges to think about – particularly if you’re part of a couple or family and need cover to suit the whole gang. Here are some tips to help put you on the right path and find suitable cover at the best price for your greatest assets – your family.
How much cover is enough?
20th of June 2012
Under-insurance is a big problem in Australia and it has infiltrated every area of the insurance market. It’s often the home and contents insurance horror stories we hear about in the media. For instance, many of those whose homes were destroyed in floods or by Cyclone Yasi can’t afford to rebuild because they did not have sufficient cover, others had no cover at all.
