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Whether you're walking through the busy streets on your way to work, engaging in a family game of frisbee in the park, or enjoying a snug evening in with loved ones, a fitter and healthier life allows you to fully take part in the moments that matter.
Dive into a world of physical wellbeing wisdom, where you can swim towards the shores of your best self.
Organ donation: a life lasting impact
Thinking about what we need to prepare for the future can feel like a whirlwind of endless tasks. There may be something we forget to pencil on the list that isn’t always obvious.
The benefits of acupuncture
Bothered by stubborn headaches? Experiencing pain in your neck or joints? This ancient practice offers a unique approach to helping with a range of health concerns.
Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that causes your blood sugar levels to climb too high. Find out more on how to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes here.
How to take care of your eyes
Find out how to prevent sight loss through diet, eye protection and regular check ups.
Lowering your blood pressure
Learn tips to manage your blood pressure levels, shielding from the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Heart disease and health insurance
There are practical steps you can take to lower your risk of developing heart disease, or to prevent it from getting worse if you already have it. Explore heart health tips and how health insurance can help.
Musculoskeletal health
What is physiotherapy?
Aches, pains and clicks are a part of life, especially as you get older. Luckily, physiotherapy is recognised as one of the best treatment options for musculoskeletal issues.
Hip pain: the causes and how to treat it
Injury, repeated stress on the hip joint and arthritis are common causes of hip pain. Find out what you can do to treat yourself and when to get medical help.
Neck pain – the causes and how to prevent it
Having a painful neck can really impact your everyday life. Simple things can become difficult, so you’ll want to know what’s wrong and what you can do about it.
Knee pain: symptoms, treatments and prevention
Injury and repeated stress on the knee are two of the most common types of knee pain. Find out what you can do to treat yourself and when to get medical help.
Shoulder pain: the different types and treatments
Shoulder pain can affect daily life and things like work, social and sporting activities. Whether you’ve been living with it, or it’s come on recently, you’ll want to know what you can do.
Elbow pain: the symptoms and treatments
Tennis elbow is the most common cause of pain around your elbow and in your forearm. Find out about the types of elbow pain, treatments and prevention.
Back pain: symptoms, conditions and advice
Lower and mid-upper back pain are very common problems, but the majority of new episodes of back pain get better within a few days
New back pain: causes and ideas to help
It’s important to know that new aches and pains are normal and don’t always mean we’ve damaged our body.
Mechanical back pain: factors and treatment
Mechanical lower and mid-upper back pain are two of the most common types of back pain. Find advice on how to help reduce this type of pain.
Sciatica: symptoms and management
Sciatica symptoms can be alarming, but it’s important to note that in most cases, even with these symptoms, you’re safe to move.
Inflammatory back pain: Axial spondyloarthritis
Inflammatory back pain, or Axial Spondyloarthritis, is a type of inflammatory arthritis. Knowing the facts can help you manage the symptoms.
Persistent back pain: how to help calm it
Persistent back pain is generally pain which has lasted for over 3 months. Find out expert advice on how to help manage it.
Cancer information and support