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Struggling to sleep? These science-backed tips can help you conquer insomnia and give you the best chance of a good night’s rest.

Whether you’re looking to eat healthier, track symptoms, monitor your workouts or boost your motivation, these expert-led apps can help.

Want to reset your health but don’t know where to start? Here are five unexpected healthy habits to incorporate into your daily routine.

Looking for simple, accessible exercise routines to add to your day? Exercise ‘snacking’ is a research-backed way to maintain strength and mobility as we age.

Want to live a long, full life? You’ll need healthy muscles. To maintain your muscle strength, add a little resistance training to your weekly routine.

Walking can be a powerful and accessible way to stay fit and healthy, no matter your age. These five tips will help you make your daily hike even more effective.

During six decades of family health crises and her own medical problems, including knee replacement surgery, Jenny has relied on HCF and its health cover for support. 

Ageing is inevitable – but being unfit and unhealthy isn’t. Ready to start moving but not sure how? Use these tips to help make the most of exercise over 50 and beyond. 

Cutting back on alcohol, or quitting, can be a game-changer for your physical and mental health. Here’s what happens to your body when you quit, and tips on how to do it.

Exercise can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. Learn what type of exercise is most effective and how much you should be doing. 

Struggling with a slowing midlife metabolism? We look at some of the reasons behind age-related weight gain, plus how to maintain a healthy weight.

From extras that will keep you moving to essential health checks and programs that support your wellbeing, here’s how your health cover can help improve your wellbeing.

When it comes to exercising for weight management, cardio vs. strength training is an age-old debate. Try mixing up your workout routine for the best results.

Self-care tips and healthy sleep habits can help you find balance, calm and enjoy one of the busiest times of the year.

As you get older, you might notice that you find it harder to lose weight after 50. Your clothes may begin to feel tight and you might feel like it’s harder to exercise. Here’s what you can do to stay on top of your health.

Take charge of your health and increase your chances of living a longer, happier life with help from your health cover.

Staying motivated and consistent are the best exercise tips, says this leading cardiologist.

We all have different health needs and conditions – here’s how your health cover can help you to maintain your physical health, long term.  

Sleep apnoea can have a big impact on your everyday wellbeing and long-term health. The condition is highly treatable, starting with lifestyle changes.

During a visit to an HCF branch, Cheryl Read discovered Healthy Weight for Life – the weight management program that was the first step towards improving her health and wellbeing.

Exercise doesn’t have to leave you sweaty and exhausted. Low impact activity has many fitness benefits – especially for women.

Knowing when you’re ready to return to exercise after COVID can be different for everyone. These tips will help you restart your regular workout routine safely.

HCF member Trevor Tyne has faced extreme health challenges, but those events changed his life for the better. Read about his health journey, and how HCF was there to support him.   

Snowsports are fun and can have great health benefits too. Learn how skiing and snowboarding are good for your bones, joints, muscles, balance, heart and mind.

If you have sleep problems, you’re not alone. The good news is there are plenty of simple sleep strategies to help you get better, more restorative sleep – all night long.

The average Australian walks only 4,000 steps a day. Here are five ways to increase that number and improve your health and wellbeing.

From the pool to the ocean, this low-cost, low-impact exercise is great for almost everyone. Here are the health benefits of the different types of swimming. 

It’s important to keep active for our physical and mental health, and exercising in the great outdoors goes the extra mile for your wellbeing. Get busy with our five ideas for outdoor fitness activities.  

What are the secrets to keeping wrinkles at bay and skin glowing as we age? We asked an expert for her top tips for healthy skin.

There’s more to strong bones than drinking milk. Here are five surprising ways to improve your overall bone health.

As the music festival season cranks up, how do we as parents talk to our kids about drugs and their risks? Here’s what you need to know.

Finding it hard to keep your eyes open? We explore six of the most common causes of tiredness and what you could do about them.

Exercise doesn’t just help you maintain a healthy weight; it improves your wellbeing from head to toe. Here’s how. 

From people player to weekend warrior, knowing your exercise style is the key to enjoying your workouts and sticking to your routine.