Health Insights
Why Health Insurance Was Worth It When My Toddler Needed Grommets
When my daughter was born, one of the first financial decisions we made was whether to add her to our private health insurance policy. Sixteen months later, I'm so grateful we had it.
UniMed MoleMap Skin-check discounts prove to be Life-Saving
For John Seed, an ordinary weekend visit from his son, Scott, last November, resulted in a discovery that may have saved his life.
Patient does not mean passive
About two-thirds of people leave a doctor’s office and realise they’ve forgotten to ask the questions they intended to ask, according to a survey undertaken by Wolters Kluwer Health.
Women keep the health sector working
Women healthcare workers comprise more than 70% of the global health workforce and 90% of health workers in patient-facing roles.
Cool heads will help curb climate change
We’re fast approaching a positive "tipping point" in our battle against climate change.
Don't forget to look after your memory
By the time we get to our 80s and older, between 1 in 5 and 1 in 3 of us can expect to experience dementia.
Is there a link between climate change and health?
In developed countries, including New Zealand, health facilities have been estimated to contribute between 3-8% of national greenhouse gas emissions.
Should taking leave be mandatory?
The benefits of a break from work are significant. They include improved physical and mental health, greater wellbeing...
Exposing the vaping epidemic
Did you know over 96% of all vapes contain nicotine as well as lead and tin?
How health and safety responsibilities can affect your own wellbeing
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Together, we all had a role to play in ensuring every member of the workforce went home safely each day.
A wake-up call for Kiwis suffering from bad sleep
According to the Ministry of Health 3 in 10 adult Kiwis aren’t getting anywhere enough sleep.
How’s your blood pressure today?
In New Zealand, almost 1 in 3 of us will die from heart disease, and in fact, a New Zealander dies from a fatal cardiovascular event every 90 minutes.
Leadership resolutions? Invest in people.
In the current period of low unemployment and migration, strategies to attract and retain staff are vital for a business to achieve great results.
The upside of lockdowns? Finding more time.
After experiencing and enjoying all this extra time to dedicate to family and interests outside of work, people now want to hang on to it.