Elderly man speaking to doctor

How do I know if a test or procedure is right for me?

With so many tests and procedures available, how can you tell which ones are truly necessary – and which might not be worth it?
Woman smiling with friends
Coming home from a hospital stay for mental health treatment can feel like a turning point. How do you stay well?
28 April 2025
Woman gazing at the sky
Recovery from an eating disorder can be complex – and no two paths look the same. That’s why having the right support system matters.
23 April 2025
Woman with stomach pain
Thanks to advances in medicine, newer, less invasive treatments are now available.
16 April 2025
Older couple holding hands
Living with a chronic condition – or even just being at risk of one – can feel overwhelming. That’s where the COACH Program comes in.
16 April 2025
Thee ladies walking along the beach
If you’re living with knee or hip osteoarthritis, you know how much it can impact your everyday life.
15 April 2025
HBF 2025 Run for a Reason participants
Music and running are great mates and it’s obvious why combining music and running may be hugely motivating, and memorable.
11 April 2025
Woman holding her stomach
If you’re under 50 and experiencing chronic constipation, an exploratory colonoscopy may not be the most appropriate first step.
7 April 2025
HBF Run for a Reason 2025 participants
There’s something about running in a group that not only motivates people to keep pushing but also gets those happy hormones harmonising.
3 April 2025
Older man holding chest
Indigestion (dyspepsia) is a common digestive issue that causes discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen.
3 April 2025
Young couple researching health insurance, tax and LHC
We reveal everything you need to know about the three financial incentives for getting private health insurance.
31 March 2025
Two smiling women stretching
If you’re training for this year’s HBF Run for a Reason with the goal of gliding across that finish line – you could be due a rest day.
27 March 2025
HBF Run for a Reason start line
Many runners find it hard to rest when they could be running but nobody wants an injury.
27 March 2025
Matt Smith running Brooks Half Marathon
Brooks Half Marathon winner Matt is here with the motivation and advice you need to hit the ground running at HBF Run for a Reason 2025.
19 March 2025
Older man clutching stomach
Inguinal hernias are the most common type of hernia, making up over 90% of all cases in Australia.
13 March 2025
2024 HBF Run for a Reason participants
Did you know running and exercise can also have advantages for your eye health?
11 March 2025