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Is avoiding ‘life admin’ putting your health at risk?
How many tasks are you avoiding on your list?
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Keeping you informed on the COVID-19 coronavirus, plus some general precautions to help reduce the risk of infection.
Can a little self-care be better for the whole family?
New data reveals the benefits of ‘self-care’
How your phone habits affect your sleep
And what it means for your mental health, hormones and more.
Anxious Australia: mental health conditions continue to increase
More than a quarter of young Aussies now living with anxiety
What is the ideal weight gain during pregnancy?
Weight gain is a natural and healthy part of pregnancy – but research shows 3 in 4 women are gaining too much or too little. Here’s what you need to know.
How can you reduce your risk of dementia?
New research suggests the lifestyle risk factors for dementia may be different for men and women.
Is low back pain holding you back?
Research shows active recovery can help you find relief.
Does your child have a sleep problem?
One in three Australian children experiences poor sleep, research shows.
Medibank trialling haemodialysis at home
Giving members with chronic kidney disease more choice
The origins of western and eastern medicine
Two schools of thought explained
Why exercise is key during breast cancer treatment
Here’s what the latest research shows.
Are our jobs making us more stressed than ever?
New data shows 1 in 4 Australians affected by stress
Depression and contraception: is there a link?
Find out what the research says
How excess weight may impact your fertility
Obesity may trigger problems ovulating
Should you take probiotics?
What does the evidence says about probiotics?
How do I know if my child is a healthy weight?
It's not always easy for parents to recognise problems.
700,000 Australians now living with cataracts
New Medibank data reveals a rise in cataracts.
5.7 million Aussies living with dental health issues
Is tooth decay on the rise?
Could human poo treat the incurable?
We sniff out the latest research on faecal transplants
Why a healthy social life might be the key to living longer
Do you feel socially connected?
Is avoiding ‘life admin’ putting your health at risk?
How many tasks are you avoiding on your list?
UTI's: How you get them and how to treat them
Cranberry juice: friend or foe?
What's getting in the way of cooking with our kids?
Is technology to blame?
The sporting injury affecting more Australian women
How Medibank is helping to prevent it
Fluoride: what is it and why is it in the water?
Do we really need fluoride in our drinking water?
How much does surgery cost?
Colonoscopies, hernia and gastric sleeve procedures
Technology provides peace of mind
Keeping an eye on ageing loved ones’ health and wellbeing
Signs your elderly loved one may need assisted care
Does your loved one need some extra care?
What really happens to your body when you turn 30
This is what happens to your body in your 30s
Psoriasis: does obesity play a role?
We explore the link
More than 1 million Aussies iron deficient
Data shows iron deficiency has increased in recent years
What does the future hold for male contraception?
We explore the options
Is there a link between loneliness and Alzheimer’s?
A new study sheds some light
How healthy are Australian men?
The results are in
Working to reverse our childhood obesity crisis
1 in 4 Australian children are now overweight or obese
What are Australians really eating?
We delve into the data on Aussie eating habits
Have scientists found a cure for Alzheimer's?
New drug reveals promising results
Can exercise play a role in cancer prevention and treatment?
Does exercise play a role in cancer prevention and treatment?
Does living alone impact your health?
We weigh in with the findings
Smoking trends over the last 8 years
How the states’ smoking habits differ
Stress hitting Aussie students hard
Our data shows students are experiencing high stress levels
How to prevent type 2 diabetes
According to our latest claims data
Is there a link between type 2 diabetes and cancer?
We explore the connection between these two conditions
Tackling the rising rate of chronic conditions with care
Support for Australians living with chronic health conditions
Chronic joint disease taking its toll on younger Aussies
Are obesity and changing exercise habits to blame?
The health of Aussie mums
And how it differs to women without kids
Which state is the fittest?
We compare the exercise habits of people across the country
Does your housing impact your health?
Apartments versus houses – which residents are the healthiest?
Sugary drinks: how much are we actually drinking?
We look at how much soft drink, cordial and flavoured milk Australians drink each week
Providing surgeons with insights and information to improve healthcare
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and Medibank working together
Which state has the healthiest diet?
We explore how each state performs in the nutrition stakes
Does where you’re from impact your fitness level?
Our data explores whether how much you exercise is affected by your country of birth
Are red wine drinkers healthier?
How the alcohol we drink impacts our health
Women in leadership: Dr Linda Swan
Dr Linda Swan talks about her career in medicine and becoming Chief Medical Officer
Diabetes numbers have almost quadrupled since 1980
Global report on diabetes highlights the need step up prevention and treatment
The first Medibank Better Health Index reveals the state of Australia’s health
A snapshot of our nation’s health and how it’s changed
How does having kids impact your health?
A mum shares her thoughts on how motherhood has impacted her
How much are we drinking?
18-24 year olds actually drink the least per week
Who are the healthiest voters in Australia?
A correlation between political party and health?
What is Australia’s favourite workout?
Walking is a great way to keep active
Which gender suffers from more medical issues?
Medical health compared by gender
Overweight Australia: which gender has the higher BMI?
Overweight, obese or OK?
Is your commute to work making you unhealthy?
MBHI reveals a link between length of commute and overall health
What your relationship status means for your health
MBHI finds a correlation between your relationship status and your health
Innovating for members living with chronic disease
Medibank is supporting our members living with chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes, through our CareComplete programs.
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Medibank’s palliative care at home trial
Giving our customers choice in where they would like to receive their end-of-life care can provide dignity, privacy and help them retain control over the care they receive.
Almost half of hospital patients are looking for more support
Find out how Medibank is helping.
This is why you get the runs after drinking
Hangover diarrhoea explained
Turning ground-breaking research into action
It is exciting times for health research at Medibank
Healthy habits of the world's longest living people
Longevity doesn't just count on exercise & nutrition
What causes dementia?
Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing
Medibank members' longest hospital stays
The right care can take time
Health Concierge: support when it’s needed most
Find out more about Medibank's Health Concierge
Jump in injuries for sporty young girls
Increase linked to increasing participation in team sports
A glimmer of hope in our worsening obesity crisis
Young Australians lead the positive shift
How to maintain strong and healthy bones
6 simple tips to reduce your risk of osteoporosis
Can too much stress lead to a bad heart?
The negative effects of constantly being in fight-or-flight.
Medibank’s chemotherapy in the home trial
Working towards more choice over where you get treatment
Why being 'fat but fit' is still a health risk
Are claims you can be 'healthy at any size' true?
Empty Nest Syndrome: what, why and how to cope
When your child moving out affects your mental health
Rare and expensive procedures revealed
What’s a whipple procedure, and how much does it cost?
Why are millennials having less sex?
Are dating apps to blame?
Heavy body, heavy mind: The relationship between diet and mental health
how your diet can affect your mind
Why millennials need to self-care more than other generations
Millennials are more depressed and anxious than ever before
Was 2017 Australia’s most stressful year?
Find out what’s behind the trend
Has the mistletoe lost its magic?
Christmas may no longer be the most popular time to concieve
Join the community: can group exercise improve your mental wellbeing?
Group exercise keeps us motivated, committed and connected
Do you suffer from a peanut allergy?
There could be a potential cure on the horizon
The link between diet and prostate cancer
Could what you eat reduce your risk of prostate cancer?
The chances of conceiving with IVF
Do they change after multiple attempts?
Arthroscopy for osteoarthritis: why you should think twice
Research suggests it may be a waste of time.
How much do mental health conditions cost?
New study puts a high price on mental health conditions
Aussies struggling to get a good night's rest
Six tips on how to get a better night's sleep
Young Aussies affected by mental health issues hits 1.7 million
According to new data
Research reveals 2017 is the year of the supermum
Find out how Aussie mums are doing in 2017
Do placebos still work if you know you're taking them?
Sugar pills could be more effective than we think
Can alcohol increase the risk of breast cancer?
We explore the facts
Celebrations around the world have one thing in common
We take a look at the research
Is malnutrition in older Australians a side-effect of loneliness?
40 per cent of older Australians are malnourished or at high risk of malnutrition
Champion up to the challenge
Paralympian Dylan Alcott inspiring young people with a disability
Bringing Virtual Reality to hospital patients
Introducing ‘Joy’
Loneliness expected to peak this Christmas
According to our research
Dental health issues hitting Aussie women hardest
Medibank data finds women more likely to seek dental treatment
Could vegetables cut your risk of insulin resistance?
Are veggies the answer?
Which state consumes the most alcohol?
Our drinking habits: state by state
The link between diet and depression
What we eat can play a role in our mental wellbeing
The state of chronic health conditions in Australia
We look at which conditions are most prevalent and rising amongst Aussies
Is the ‘man flu’ struggle real?
Data reveals men are hit harder than women when it comes to the flu
How does running a small business impact your health?
We chat with two small business owners
What’s more stressful: a newborn child or a teenager?
We analyse whether a mother’s stress levels are impacted by the age of her children
City vs. country: does where we live impact our weight?
We look at Aussies’ waistlines and how they differ from the big smoke to the country
Kilojoule labelling leads to healthier choices
With obesity levels on the rise, mandatory kilojoule labelling is important step forward
Which type of work is the most stressful?
We’ve analysed the stress levels amongst workers in 7 major fields
Introducing the Medibank Better Health Index
How much do you know about our nation’s health?
Are big spenders the healthiest overall?
Spending lots might not be an indicator of good health
How mental health has shifted over time
Worrying signs for mental health in Australia
How smoking has improved since 2007
There has been a steady decline in smoking, but its not all good news
Which gender is more likely to drink?
Alcohol is a vice for both genders
Who exercises more: men or women?
Which sex is fitter?
Who has a better diet: women or men?
We dig through the MBHI data to find out
Australia’s better health battle: men and women
We look at the data to find out which gender is healthier
We’re eating less junk food, so why is obesity still on the rise?
Why Australians are still overweight
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