Content provided in partnership with ‘AIA Vitality’
With so many different tips and tricks on how to improve your overall health and wellbeing, it’s hard to know where to start. Depending on how you feel, you might think it’s only your diet or exercise that needs improvement.
However, we need to prioritise other areas of health as well.
So how can you feel your bests? These are the three healthcare areas that require equal attention to keep you feeling healthy—starting with your mental health.
Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
Whether it’s feeling anxious about a job or nervous about the future, there are things you can do to help improve your mental wellbeing.
Mindfulness, meditation, physical activity and connecting with others can help you feel more positive. If you struggle to prioritise time for yourself, a program such as AIA Vitality might be a good fit.
The science-backed health program rewards you for healthy behaviours. When you participate in healthy activities, you can earn AIA Vitality Points. The more points you accumulate, the greater the rewards, including gym membership discounts, cash back on flights and up to $500 in shopping rewards for stores like Woolworths, Amazon and Ticketmaster.
Physical Health
Regular physical activity benefits your overall physical and mental health regardless of age. But according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 1 in 2 adults do not meet the physical activity guidelines.
For those aged between 18-65, you should be active on most days with at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week. In addition, you should also participate in 2 muscle strengthening exercises per week and break up prolonged periods of sitting.
If it’s hard to get moving, consider adding the AIA Vitality program to your health insurance. The more activities you engage in, the more points you earn, the higher your AIA Vitality status and the greater the rewards and discounts.
Oral Health
If you’ve neglected to get your oral health checked over the last couple of years, you’re not alone. According to AIHW, roughly 1 in 8 adults delayed seeing or did not see a dentist at least once between 2020-2021 due to COVID-19.
Going to the dentist might feel like a burden, but it’s an area of health that you shouldn’t ignore. Oral health can affect our overall health, and without regular checkups, you can risk costly problems. If you’re hesitant to go to the dentist because of the cost, consider choosing private health insurance, such as GMBHA, which covers dental services.
To learn more about the AIA vitality reward program, visit GMBHA and take back all areas of your health.