Breast Cancer: recommended lifestyle changes
04-10-2023 While some risk factors for breast cancer are beyond your control, such as a family history or mutated BRAC1 and BRAC2 genes, there are still lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk. READ MORE
Know what's in your heart
26-09-2023 Heart disease is a very broad term for many conditions that can affect your heart. While some elements of heart disease are beyond our control, in this article we’re focusing on heart issues that can be prevented or controlled. READ MORE
Nutrition and bone health
25-09-2023 Your bones are not just the body's structural framework; they perform a multitude of essential functions, from supporting your body's weight to safeguarding vital organs and storing calcium reserves. READ MORE
What's the link between sleep and mood?
21-09-2023 Unlocking the secrets to great health starts with a good night’s sleep, but how can we elevate our rest? The experts at 360Health reveal actionable strategies, along with some information on how 360Health can supercharge your sleep. READ MORE
5 steps to help someone who is struggling
13-09-2023 While everyday matters when it comes to mental health and wellbeing, we want to help empower you with five critical steps to help when someone is struggling. READ MORE
Food for thought (good nutrition and gut health)
04-09-2023 Take the time to check in on your nutrition, it’s important to know what foods are healthy and what you can do to eat the healthiest diet possible. READ MORE
Understanding and managing mental load
04-09-2023 Mental load refers to the often-invisible responsibilities of managing a household along with maintaining a job, social responsibilities and looking after others while also trying to look after yourself. READ MORE
4 Ways to Beat Stress
30-08-2023 With a long to-do list, plus family and work commitments competing for your attention, it’s no wonder you sometimes feel stressed. Here’s 4 ways from the 360Health team you can start taking action to beat stress right now. READ MORE
Boost your bones with strength training
18-08-2023 Want to keep your bones strong and healthy? Strength training, also called resistance training or weightlifting, is a fantastic way to do just that. READ MORE
Managing Chronic Pain: 5 Ways Fitness and Mobility Make a Difference
24-07-2023 Living with chronic pain can be a challenging journey, but there are effective strategies that can help alleviate symptoms and enhance quality of life. READ MORE
Enhance Your Fitness and Mobility for a Healthier Lifestyle
04-07-2023 Fitness and mobility are crucial aspects of overall wellbeing, they contribute to improved cardiovascular health, weight management, enhanced flexibility, and reduced risk of chronic diseases. READ MORE
Benefits of Seeing an Accredited Dietitian
04-07-2023 In the modern era of conflicting dietary information and fad diets, it can be challenging to navigate the world of nutrition on your own. That's where the expertise of an accredited dietitian comes into play. READ MORE
Why is nutrition important?
31-05-2023 As the saying goes, "you are what you eat." The food we consume plays a crucial role in our overall health and wellbeing. Therefore, receiving the correct nutritional advice is of utmost importance. READ MORE
5 Essential Tips for Men's Health
31-05-2023 With these five essential tips we are encouraging men to prioritise their wellbeing and raise their awareness about health issues that could impact them. READ MORE
Gut Health
30-05-2023 Our gut is truly remarkable. It is responsible not only for breaking down and digesting our food but also plays a critical role in our overall health and wellbeing. READ MORE
Improving your sleep
16-03-2023 There are a lot of things that can easily make people anxious and stressed. This is natural when there are unknown factors in your way. Fear and anxiety can cause strong emotions, which may result in difficulty sleeping. When our sleep is poor, or we cannot get enough sleep, we may not function normally during the day when awake. READ MORE
Expert Medical Opinion: When you need peace of mind
07-02-2023 MetLife members can get expert support regarding any medical diagnosis via a service called Expert Medical Opinion. This online service offers an in-depth review of your diagnosis and treatment options by a leading global expert in your specific condition. READ MORE
Healthy Habits - How to move
07-02-2023 Our MetLife 360Health "Habits How-To" series features tips, tricks, and activities to help you establish healthy habits and maintain them in the long run. Find out the benefits of moving and how to make it a habit. READ MORE
The recipe for healthy living: combining good nutrition with mindfulness
07-02-2023 Dietitian and mindfulness expert Dr Tasmiah Masih (Tas) believes we would all derive enormous health benefits by integrating stress management into our everyday activities – particularly when it comes to our food choices and how we prepare meals. READ MORE
New Year's Resolutions
12-12-2022 These tips from the MetLife 360Health team can help you come up with New Year resolution ideas, make realistic goals, and stick to them for the year ahead. READ MORE
Top tips for the festive season
25-11-2022 The festive season can be a wonderful time to recharge from the work year, celebrate with friends and family, and prepare for the year ahead. But for many Australians, it can also be a time that is met with increased levels of stress, anxiety and loneliness. READ MORE
Unexpected Signs of Work Burnout
21-11-2022 As we get to the end of the year mental health is top of mind for many of us, workplace burnout might be taking on forms that are harder to identify than usual. READ MORE
Looking for timely mental health support – your employer might be able to help
26-10-2022 If you have tried to seek mental health support over the past two years, you might have found it hard to get the right advice and guidance and you’re not alone. READ MORE
Back in the saddle
19-10-2022 In his role as head of insurance at Hostplus, Shane Fielding understands the value of insurance but it wasn’t until he sustained serious injuries in a bicycle accident that he realised just how valuable his MetLife Income Protection cover could be. READ MORE
Mental ill health - understanding the signs
28-09-2022 Major mental illnesses rarely appear out of the blue. There are often small changes or feelings that “something is not quite right” about peoples thinking, feelings or behaviours. It is important that we understand what to look for and what to do. READ MORE
Mental health tips for young people
28-09-2022 Dr Lorelle Drew, Consultant Psychiatrist at The Victoria Clinic, and Alex Blake, Customer Offer Manager 360Health MetLife Australia, share some tips on looking after your family's mental health and wellbeing. READ MORE
Mental health support through MetLife 360Health Virtual Care
27-09-2022 Eligible MetLife customers can access expert mental health advice from the comfort of their home through Mental Health Assist, part of the 360Health Virtual Care program provided in partnership with Teladoc Health. READ MORE
The mental health benefits of routine
21-09-2022 MetLife’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Samuel Lim, explains the stress signs to look out for, how to bring positive mental health activities into your life, and where to get help if you’re feeling overwhelmed. READ MORE
The strong beat of your heart
09-09-2022 Your heart is a muscle, and there are so many things you can do to make that muscle stronger. You may not realise how some bad habits can harm your heart over time—and how some good habits can help your heart perform like a champion. READ MORE
If your heart needs extra support
09-09-2022 If you’ve already made lifestyle changes to keep your heart strong, your doctor will certainly encourage you to keep up the good work. But sometimes lifestyle changes alone can’t control or correct heart issues. READ MORE
Common myths about skin cancer
07-07-2022 There are so many myths and misconceptions about skin cancer, it’s hard to know where to begin! READ MORE
More than a bad day - Symptoms and types of depression
06-06-2022 Does feeling less energetic or wanting to sleep and sometimes eat more sound familiar? But what does it mean if you’ve been feeling this way for a long time? Have you ever wondered if you might be depressed? READ MORE
Grit, family love and an unlikely feathered friend helped Sam Bloom recover
17-12-2021 A devastating accident left Sam Bloom paralysed from the chest down. But the love of her family, an iron will and a little help from a baby bird helped her bounce back and find meaning in life. READ MORE
Triumph over adversity: the story of Paralympics champion Curtis McGrath
17-12-2021 Paralympian, Australian Army vet and double amputee Curtis McGrath reflects on his experiences and how he learned that having goals and overcoming adversity are the most important things in life. READ MORE
Dark Side of the Screen
13-09-2021 The MetLife 360Health team explores how screen time can impact our sleep. READ MORE
Self Care Top Tips
13-09-2021 It is important that during stressful times you carve out some time for yourselves. Here are some tips from MetLife 360Health. READ MORE
Nutrition tips
10-09-2021 We all know that diet care and healthy eating are essential to keeping our immune system functioning optimally, yet we don’t prioritise it when dealing with stress and isolation. READ MORE
Healthy Habits - How to thrive
31-08-2021 Mental wellness is a process that we engage in proactively – it is not a static state of being – eMindful. These tips and strategies from the 360Health team can help you boost your mental health. READ MORE
Healthy Habits - How to sleep
31-08-2021 When our sleep is poor, or we cannot get enough sleep, we may not function normally during the day when awake. When it comes to mental health, good sleep, a healthy diet and exercise are all critically important. READ MORE
Healthy Habits - Primer on Habit Formation
30-08-2021 Our MetLife 360Health "Habits How-To" series features tips, tricks, and activities to help you establish healthy habits and maintain them in the long run. If you’re interested in establishing healthy habits, it’s helpful to understand a few basic concepts: The Habit Loop and Motivation READ MORE
12 Ways to stay productive
21-07-2021 We are living in unprecedented conditions and many businesses are working remotely, which may require you to work from home. To help support you, we have put together a few tips to help you stay productive during this time. READ MORE
Cold and Flu Tips
06-07-2021 Reliable steps for staying on your feet during the cold and flu season from the MetLife 360Health team. READ MORE
Resilience
28-06-2021 We all cope with circumstances differently, but it is important to remember that we are all part of a community. It is our human nature to care for one another and we may also need to turn to others for social and emotional support. READ MORE
How to give your mental fitness a workout
21-06-2021 While your brain is hard at work 24 hours a day, it still might not be mentally fit. 360Health and our workplace mental health and wellbeing Partner Superfriend provides a framework so you can take the time for a mental fitness workout. READ MORE
MetLife 360Health Virtual Care: GP Online
21-04-2021 MetLife customers can receive support and guidance from doctors in Australia without needing to travel for appointments through the GP Online service offered as part of our 360Health Virtual Care program. READ MORE
Improve your nutrition plan through MetLife 360Health Virtual Care
09-04-2021 A balanced nutrition plan is vital to wellbeing – whether you want to get fitter, lose weight or generally feel better. Here are three great reasons MetLife offers a professional Nutrition Consultation through its 360Health Virtual Care program. READ MORE
The impact of COVID-19 on children and how you can help
01-04-2021 COVID-19 continues to disrupt our lives at almost every level, from home to school to work. Dr Lorelle Drew, Consultant Psychiatrist at The Victoria Clinic, shares some useful ideas for how parents can help children cope with mental health challenges. READ MORE
Digital Detox: How to disconnect from your tech
03-03-2021 In today’s digital age, we are constantly surrounded by technology. Beyond staring at computer screens throughout our work day, exposure to social media and email communication has become increasingly mobile through our smartphones, tablets and even watches. READ MORE
Breaking down the stigma of men’s mental health
02-12-2020 One in eight men experience depression, while Australia’s most common mental health challenge, anxiety, affects one in five men. READ MORE
9 ways to look after your mental health during the silly season
02-12-2020 For many Australians, the festive season can be a time that is met with increased levels of stress, anxiety and loneliness. Here are nine top tips below to help you through this silly season. READ MORE
Staying connected, even when you’re busy
01-12-2020 There are only 24 hours in a day and, when something has to give, that something is often the stuff you need more than ever. But it’s really important to stop and connect with yourself and others, even when it’s busy. READ MORE
A healthy diet helps a healthy mind
27-04-2020 There is a large amount of research that suggests what we eat affects not only our physical health but also our mental health and wellbeing. Eating a well balanced diet may be associated with feelings of wellbeing. READ MORE
Keeping the mental health of people on claim front of mind
24-04-2020 Now, more than ever life is stressful. Being ill or injured can make this even more difficult and certainly more complicated. To ensure that we support our customers’ mental health at all times we have adopted key principles to support them now more than ever. READ MORE
COVID-19: Getting the facts straight
01-04-2020 We are living in a period where information is changing daily and it is difficult to keep up to speed with what is unfolding. Each day there are new rules, more numbers and shifts in health views. READ MORE
The cost of workplace stress
02-10-2019 Stress at work is more than just a fact of life, it’s increasingly becoming an economic issue. READ MORE
Wellness Year Round
15-04-2019 Do you have trouble staying well when the seasons change? Follow these tips to stay healthy. READ MORE
Shaving the world from blood cancer
19-03-2019 Meet the MetLife staff who bravely shaved their hair for a good cause. READ MORE
Self-Care Tips for Better Work/Life Balance
08-02-2019 As your work and home life blend together more and more, here are some simple ways to keep stress levels low and productivity high. READ MORE
How MetLife is minimising the super gender gap
31-01-2019 At MetLife, we’re committed to providing our employees with a great place to work and part of that is helping minimise the super gender gap. READ MORE
Be inspired - travel ideas for 2019
05-12-2018 With a new year on the horizon, it’s important to keep in mind that we all need to recharge our batteries at some stage – and there’s no better way to do so than by taking a holiday. READ MORE
Benefits of Positive Psychology
24-08-2017 The science of positive psychology contributes new insights and proven strategies to increase wellbeing in individuals, workplaces and communities. READ MORE
5 simple ways you can eat healthier
14-08-2017 The value of eating right is more than just a number on the scale. We asked two nutritionists for some practical ways to eat better - here are their top 5 strategies. READ MORE
Sleep tips to improve your work week
29-06-2017 Five simple tips to improve your sleep habits READ MORE