Health checks you need to do based on your age
They can identify medical problems in the critical early stages and prevent years of chronic ill health.
6 million Australians have hypertension… this ‘silent condition’ affects emergency services
A recent ABS study revealed 73.7% of all adults measured with high blood pressure didn’t report having hypertension.
Will the Real Health Insurance Please Stand Up?
Many of us associate value with cost – but when it comes to health insurance, the saying is true: you get what you pay for!
Dealing with trauma as a paramedic
While the line of work can be extremely rewarding, the psychological strain is high.
Recent studies show cataracts aren’t just a seniors’ condition. And, emergency service workers are at risk
While nearly 3 in 4 people over 80 have cataracts, this isn’t a condition that’s isolated to the elderly.
Osteoarthritis isn’t an ‘old-person’s’ condition. Certain careers, like emergency services, can exacerbate it
Physically demanding jobs, like emergency services, put greater pressure on joints.
One third of first responders are using alcohol to ‘cope.’ Don’t dull the trauma, process it
People who work in emergency services are exposed to high levels of trauma, which can lead to substance abuse;
Lifestyle habits increase cervical cancer risk for emergency service workers
Each year, about 850 Australian women are diagnosed with this type of cancer.
How diabetes affects your eyes
Diabetes can affect your eyes, prevention is the key and our cover can help.