Brits are delaying going to the doctor even if they notice something unusual about their bodies – because they don't actually feel ill.
Today's the day you sort out your health insurance
- Start leading a healthier life
- Find out what your body's telling you
- Stop paying too much for your health care
- Choose the right policy for you and your family
How to wise up to health cover
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What does the new NHS mandate mean for you?
In what has been described as a landmark event for the NHS, a 28 page mandate has been published outlining NHS priorities for the next three years.
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Named and shamed: BUPA, AXA PPP and Aviva, charging more and offering less
Private health insurers BUPA, AXA PPP and Aviva have all increased the price of their cover but at the same time they've upped restrictions on who their customers can be treated by.
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Why going private is so important
As NHS waiting lists continue to rise is now the time to go private and safeguard yourself from waiting too long for cancer treatment?
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Chocolate and red wine: healthy or not?
New research comes out every six months preaching a different message about eating or drinking chocolate and wine. But is any of it worth believing and if not, what should we believe?
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Is this the answer to cheaper health insurance?
A new health insurer says the system in the UK is broken and is offering a new proposition that allows customers to travel abroad for treatment. Is it any good?
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Protein supplements: Good or bad?
Gym goers and sportsmen, amateurs and professionals have been caught by the protein shake bug, but are they actually doing more harm than good?
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Seven health insurance myths uncovered
There are many assumptions about private medical insurance that are in fact wrong. Here, we weed out the fact from the fiction.
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Have you got your EHIC with you?
Holidaymakers could end up shelling out thousands of pounds worth of medical care if they don't travel with their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Find out what it is here.
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Don't get sucked in by these dodgy diet fads
Healthy dieting and wholesome eating are being blurred by diets that have had a vast amount of publicity but don't create a healthy eating lifestyle.
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Sniffing out the latest news
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A fifth of women say the last thing they'd give up would be chocolate, according to one survey.
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Those in the poorest health are least likely to question their care by medical professionals, according to new research.
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Despite an 8% fall in winter deaths last year, 24,000 people perished in the freezing weather conditions as they attempted to cut back their winter fuel bills. ...
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Sugar in drinks increase the risk of tumours, finds a 15 year-long report - while another reveals that just taking aspirin once a month cuts the chance of liver...
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New studies on mice have found that exposure to bright light has the potential to increase the onset of depression.
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Younger people should learn to be as stoic as those from older generations, argues one MP who is also a GP.
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Smoking "rots" the brain – more so than being overweight or having high blood pressure, scientists have revealed.
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A new book claims that flossing won't help prevent tooth decay, experts agree, but say that it does keep gums healthier.
Things you
need to know
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I have diabetes so will I qualify for health insurance?
If you have diabetes, will you still be able to get health insurance cover? Find out here.
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What illnesses aren't covered by private medical insurance?
This will largely depend on individual policies, but there are a number of illnesses that are excluded across the board.
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I'm struggling to pay for medical insurance. Should I cancel my cover?
Cancelling your cover is not the right thing to do – instead why not consider changing to a cheaper plan?
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: I'm on a lot of medication and the cost is rising. How do I save money?
There are various ways to save money if you are on regular medication, including taking on annual plans.
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Why do I need holiday insurance for medical costs if I've got an EHIC?
An EHIC should not be a replacement to travel cover - it merely grants you the same rights as a local in whichever European country you are holidaying in.
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Should I have dental insurance?
If you have good teeth and an NHS dentist, then you probably don't need dental insurance.
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How do I make a claim on medical insurance?
Making a claim should be a fairly simple process, but there are steps to climb first of all.
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My taxes fund the NHS. Why would I want to pay for private cover?
There are services that private medical insurance offers which you cannot get purely on the NHS.
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What are moratoriums in relation to private medical insurance?
These are periods set by insurers, usually at the beginning of a policy, barring any claims on existing conditions.