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Pick Health Insurance: 5 helpful Tips

Posted by January 19th 2018

What should you think about when picking a health insurance policy in NZ? Canstar Blue reviews all the things you should consider.



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World Aids Day: A day to end aids

Posted by November 9th 2017

We reversed the HIV epidemic before the 2015 Millennium Development Goal – but there is still a way to go. These are the facts, and how you can help end AIDS.


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What is World Mental Health Day?

Posted by August 23rd 2018

World Mental Health Day is a World Health Organisation imitative to help raise awareness of mental illnesses. Find out when it is and what you can do.


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Sovereign aims for a rich level of engagement

Posted by December 4th 2017

  We all know that there are things we could do to boost our health – health insurer Sovereign wants to help us make it a priority. Most of us know that we should be just a …




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The flu immunisation is available

Posted by August 23rd 2018

The health minister has launched the annual influenza immunisation campaign. What is influenza and how can best avoid it.


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Is your daily sugar intake too high?

Posted by January 19th 2018

Sugar is in everything these days - even foods you thought were healthy. Find out how much sugar is in your favourite snacks.


About Type 2 Diabetes

Posted by January 19th 2018

Diabetes is one New Zealand's fastest-growing health crisis. November 14th is World Diabetes Day.


Breast cancer awareness

Posted by November 9th 2017

Breast Cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer affecting New Zealand women. Learn what you can do to help raise awareness.


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About World Hepatitis Day

Posted by August 23rd 2018

What is World Hepatitis Day. Read all about what hepatitis is and what causes it here.


What is World Blood Donor Day?

Posted by August 23rd 2018

1 in 3 people will need blood in their lifetime. Make a difference this June 14th.



World No Tobacco Day

Posted by December 4th 2017

Could you survive 24 hours without smoking or any other form of tobacco? Give quitting a go when World No Tobacco Day rolls around.



About lactose intolerance

Posted by November 2nd 2018

What is lactose intolerance and how should people deal with food intolerances?


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Are You Due For A Dental Checkup?

Posted by October 5th 2017

With the holidays nearly over, it might be worth taking the kids for a back to school dental checkup.


Give yourself a New Years Detox

Posted by November 9th 2017

The start of a new year is the perfect time to get into shape, both physically and mentally.