Does cardiovascular fitness really increase your life expectancy?

The short answer: yes. A recent study found that cardiovascular (aerobic) fitness reduces all-cause mortality in patients between the ages of 50 to 70. Its message is clear: cardio fitness matters. But how fit do we need to be to make a difference?

The 5 levels of cancer protection

When we’re young, we like to think we’re invincible. Despite its prevalence in older populations, cancer can strike at any age. And having the key insurance policies in place—medical, trauma, income, life and total permanent disability—can help shoulder some of the stress and financial burden that comes with such a life-changing diagnosis.

Is trauma insurance worth it?

Advances in modern medicine are being made every day. Conditions that were considered terminal only 20 years ago can now be managed successfully with surgery and pharmaceuticals.

Lack of private health insurance sparks waits for treatment

A steady decline in people taking out private medical health insurance has sparked warnings that public hospital waiting lists are going to get unbearably worse in the near future.

The right personal life insurance can soften the blow

On a Sunday in early August, 2012, Luella Bartlett got a sudden surprise visit from her mum and dad who lived on the other side of Auckland.

Cheap insurance: You get what you pay for

There has been a lot of advertising lately around life insurance sold direct to the public. Unfortunatley cheaper insurance sometimes can come at a cost.

Dr Vs Hangover Helper

I should be telling you that alcohol is one of the greatest modifiable risk factors we know of when it comes to chronic disease.

Spring clean more than just your home

There is no denying that spring has definitely sprung! With it, the season brings the fervour of new beginnings and renewed energy. It's typically the time where we (well, some of us) spend hours on end cleaning the house from top to bottom to get rid of the winter cobwebs. So why not give yourself a little extra attention too?

Claims: if in doubt, get in touch

At BRAVEday we are all about the claim. Our mind-set is 'when' you claim, not 'if' and it's the 'when' that all of our advice is based around.

Health and safety at work

Every business has different health and safety risks. At BRAVEday we are currently working on upgrading our health and safety process to ensure we are doing everything we can (and should) be doing to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our team when they are at work.

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