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2025
06
February
2025
| 08:59 Australia/Melbourne
When Carter was diagnosed with postnatal depression, he had no idea men could get it.
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30
January
2025
| 09:54 Australia/Melbourne
It can be easy to make bold plans for diet or exercise with a new year, but what happens when the gloss wears off or you're back at work after the summer break?
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2024
05
December
2024
| 19:20 Australia/Melbourne
The incredible moment a stroke survivor reunites with the Bupa telehealth nurse who she credits with helping save her life after recognising the symptoms of stroke over the phone.
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14
June
2024
| 13:18 Australia/Melbourne
Bupa’s Dr Simon Benson says it’s vital for men to have those regular check-ups and speak with a GP if something isn’t right.
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05
June
2024
| 10:45 Australia/Melbourne
Dentists are encouraging parents to book regular dental check-ups for their children amidst research[1] suggesting potentially preventable hospitalisation rates for young children due to dental conditions are surging at around 29 per cent above
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03
June
2024
| 09:21 Australia/Melbourne
New data has revealed how younger Australians are prioritising their health and wellbeing with good teeth, treatments to sooth sore backs and feet, and caring for their mental health ranking highly.
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02
June
2024
| 08:29 Australia/Melbourne
We all have feelings. But did you know that you can become more emotionally intelligent by acknowledging how you feel and sharing them with those you trust? As Bupa Mental Health Specialist Emily Meates explains, there are plenty of reasons to feel
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21
May
2024
| 09:11 Australia/Melbourne
By Karen Makin, Head of Clinical Management at Bupa Optical
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17
April
2024
| 09:16 Australia/Melbourne
Optometrists are advising caution amidst the recent launch of a range of new Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) headsets into the market and forecasts that suggest the number of Australians using the technology could more than double to
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02
April
2024
| 07:00 Australia/Melbourne
Doctors are warning to brace for an earlier than usual flu season this year and are encouraging Australians to take action to protect themselves.
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18
March
2024
| 07:00 Australia/Melbourne
Baby Boomers consider themselves healthier than younger generations, with Gen Zs and Millennials saying mental health, financial stress and quality of life are impacting their overall health and wellbeing, Bupa’s annual survey reveals.
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12
March
2024
| 11:19 Australia/Melbourne
Parents and local athletes are being advised to consider oral and general health safety as we approach the 2024 rugby and football seasons with data suggesting only 36 per cent of Australians wear a mouthguard when playing contact sport, and even
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16
February
2024
| 13:46 Australia/Melbourne
Through her battle with ovarian cancer, mum-of-three Leane Flynn, 55, fought through some of her hardest days to help raise awareness and fundraising after being told that her cancer was incurable.  Her daughter Amelia says the family continues
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13
February
2024
| 10:42 Australia/Melbourne
Black Dog Institute is proud to announce a new partnership with the Bupa Foundation to deliver a world-first program aimed at educating young people about screen usage and its impact on mental health.
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04
February
2024
| 13:57 Australia/Melbourne
Most of us have had our lives touched by cancer. As Bupa APAC Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mark Lubliner explains, information and early intervention can help save lives.
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02
February
2024
| 09:05 Australia/Melbourne
A 15 minute skin check at work for Bupa team member, Louise McKechnie, uncovered a spot on her back that contained pre melanoma cells. She’s now starting conversations, urging us all to get checked.
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24
January
2024
| 09:25 Australia/Melbourne
Matthew Archibald, from Bupa’s wellbeing team, shares his hacks for cutting through the email noise.
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18
January
2024
| 09:43 Australia/Melbourne
Aussie parents are being encouraged to make eye tests a back-to-school priority with research suggesting more than 25 per cent of school children have been diagnosed with Myopia in Australia, an increase of 9 per cent since 2018[1].
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2023
05
December
2023
| 09:00 Australia/Melbourne
Aussies are being urged to prioritise their health and wellbeing with research revealing more than 40 per cent feel cost or time pressures are the main barrier standing in their way[1].
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20
October
2023
| 10:29 Australia/Melbourne
A new hi-tech heart health program has seen a 50% drop in hospital readmissions.
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06
October
2023
| 11:20 Australia/Melbourne
Amateur wheelchair marathoner, Sharnie Digby, is currently working her way through five marathons in five months. As official health insurance partner of the Nike Melbourne Marathon, we caught up with Sharnie to find out how she got into the sport
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2020
05
June
2020
| 10:46 Australia/Melbourne
To have healthy people, we need a healthy planet. Here’s some small changes you can make in your day-to-day life that can make a big difference. 
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2018
26
October
2018
| 07:23 Australia/Melbourne
Bupa is excited to announce the winners of this year’s Bupa Blog Awards. Congratulations to A Stylish Moment, Life of Pikelet, Nourish Naturally, The Little Mumma,  and Mumma Love.
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21
September
2018
| 10:04 Australia/Melbourne
Accredited practicing dietitian, Rosalyn D’Angelo answers the most common question she gets asked as a dietitian at this time of the year - ‘how do I shed the winter weight?’
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2017
27
December
2017
| 09:17 Australia/Melbourne
Cricket Australia sports psychologist Dr Michael Lloyd shares a few strategies for how to develop mental strength and resilience.
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11
December
2017
| 13:31 Australia/Melbourne
Many dog owners will tell you how much joy their fury family members bring to their lives, but can they also help extend a person's life expectancy? Recent studies suggest that in some circumstances, they can.
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01
November
2017
| 10:43 Australia/Melbourne
Why you should learn to love push ups and sit ups.
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05
October
2017
| 10:41 Australia/Melbourne
Up to 12 percent of depression cases can be prevented by exercise according to the results of a major study published this week.
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16
August
2017
| 12:21 Australia/Melbourne
Workplace stress is driving Australians online to find answers on how to get a better work-life balance.
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