Category: lifestyle

Ever get stressed about your bum, hips and thighs? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, feeling unhappy about those particular zones is more common than you might think! But why? In this post Brian answers a readers concern by explaining why we “can’t spot reduce” and offers his expert advice on what exercises she should do to tone up those problem areas. Even better, he’s also included a short video called “Butt blasters in less than 5 minutes”, which you can try out from the comfort of your own home.

Metal braces or invisible braces – which are better for your teeth? In this Q&A, Dr Emma answers a reader’s concern by discussing the advantages and disadvantages of both treatments and offers advice on which type is best for her.

Our members already know that HIF dental cover is a smart choice, that’s why they joined. And now our SmartTeeth cover just got smarter, because we’ve increased dental rebates – some of them by up to 12.9{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d}!

Eggs – do they increase our blood cholesterol levels? Whatever your preference, boiled, poached, fried, baked or scrambled; eggs are renowned as protein rich foods which contains many of the vital nutrients we need for a healthy diet. But is it possible to eat too many eggs, and if so how much is too much? In this blog post Susie offers her advice on how many eggs we should consume per day and explains that although it’s important to be vigilant if high cholesterol runs in the family, eggs should not be eliminated from your diet completely.

How many hours a day do you spend sitting? 10, 12, 14?! Worryingly, even 8 hours a day could be cutting years off your life. In this post, Brian explores recent research on this topic and explains the reasons why we must take regular breaks from sitting to counteract the adverse effects.

Would you know what to do if a child’s tooth was knocked out? Firstly, don’t panic. It’s always upsetting to see a kid in pain but accidents do happen. In this blog post Dr Emma explains why it’s important to know the differences between baby (“deciduous”) teeth and permanent teeth before attempting dental first aid. She also provides a handy checklist of what action to take, should you ever find yourself in this situation.

We’ve all been there; watching our favourite show on TV and suddenly getting that irresistible craving for a bowl of ice cream or a sneaky chocolate fix. But have you ever asked yourself – “Why am I craving this?” In this post, Susie identifies the reasons why we crave certain foods and offers her expert advice on what we can do to break those tempting cravings.

Electric toothbrushes – are they really better for your teeth? According to HIF dental health expert Dr Emma – the simple answer is yes! In this Q&A session, Dr Emma delves into the benefits of using an electric toothbrush and offers her expert advice on the best type of toothbrush to purchase.

Confused about coffee? If you can’t last a day without a latte but worry about the impact on your health, our expert blogger Susie is here to guide you in the right direction. In this post for HIF, Susie explains the reasons why coffee should be enjoyed with a meal or snack, and provides a nutritional run down of our favourite coffee fixes.

Did you miss HIF's LIVE Facebook Chat with HIF Sales Manager Dawn Morse? Don't worry the full transcript can be viewed here. In this Q&A session, Dawn answered questions about health cover, Medicare Levy Surcharge, Lifetime Health Cover and income tiers.

Check out these mouth-watering entries from our recent “Superfoods” themed photo competition! These entries looked so delicious we simply had to share them. Do you have a favourite?