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Do you have high blood pressure? According to HIF Health expert Susie Burrell, at least 30{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} of Australian adults are currently experiencing high blood pressure. So what can be done to lower it? In her this article for HIF, Susie explores some dietary approaches to reducing blood pressure and offers her own recommendations for positive health management through nutrition.
SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.
When summer comes to mind, we almost always focus on picnics, days lounging on the beach, and tasty iced drinks. But hot weather has a gnarly side too. We’re talking about the real dog days of summer, when intense heat and humidity make it impossible to sit comfortably, let alone sleep through the night. The obvious solution for cool, calm, and REM-ful sleeping is an air conditioner: These modern gizmos can keep a bedroom at the optimum sleep temperature (roughly between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit), plus provide some nice white noise to boot. But even small window units use up tons of energy and jack up monthly electric bills. So what’s an environmentally-responsible, budget-conscious sleeper to do? Living through a hot summer without AC seems
HIF has capped off a successful end to 2009, with a record number of new members joining the not-for-profit health fund. Recently released figures reveal that in November 2009 the number of members joining HIF increased by 394{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} compared to the November 2008 figure.
You may be aware that as of 1 July 2012, the Private Health Insurance rebate will be means tested. You may also be wondering how the changes will affect you, and whether it still makes sense to continue paying for private health insurance. The simple answer is yes. But don’t just take our word for it; here are more key reasons why continuing your HIF health cover is a smart choice.