special feature
It’s that time of year again... You’ve thought about your new year’s resolutions and are feeling motivated to put them into action.
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In this issue of Shine we’ve made it our mission to help you come up with your health resolution (if you haven’t already got one) and – more importantly – help you to keep it so you can make 2013 your healthiest year yet.
Get checked out
In the last issue we asked you for your thoughts on Shine and we’ve listened. So you’ll also find what you’ve asked for – more information about how to make the most of your cover and use your membership to get great discounts on things like gym memberships, movie tickets and weekend getaways.
New Year, new you
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The Bupa team
Bupa Australia Pty Ltd ABN 81 000 057 590 600 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia Phone: 134 135 bupa.com.au
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Easy ways to include fibre in your diet
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Making the gym count
NEWS
Top tips on making the most of your gym membership
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The latest Bupa news to keep you healthy
Five amazing Australian seaside spots
BODY
SPIRIT
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beach beauties
My story
Bupa member Michelle Lykokapis talks about her cancer journey
Great meal ideas from Healthy Food Guide magazine
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the joy of singing
Your super food shopping list
A look at the emotional, mental and social benefits of singing
Nutrient-packed foods to stock up on
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Managing asthma
Advice on how to help control the condition
Meet Lauren Jackson
One of our great sportswomen on keeping healthy on the road
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Time to get organised
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Enjoy the read!
How to stay healthy when you’re burning the candle at both ends
Fabulous fibre
A guide to your key health checks
Eating well at work
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Living life to the full
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What’s up
And, last but not least, we have over $20,000 of prizes to be won – if you get lucky, you might even be heading to the Ashes in London this year.
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Tips on setting and meeting your new year health goals
We’ve also got a special foodie feature including some delicious, easy recipes brought to you by our friends at Healthy Food Guide magazine. Check out pages 14–16 to get cooking! You’ll also find inspirational member stories, topical health news, tips on getting the most from your workouts, and much more.
LIFE CO N T E N T S
WELCOME TO SHINE
Shine is published for Bupa Australia by Hardie Grant Media, Ground Level, Building 1, 658 Church Street, Richmond VIC 3121 Australia www.hardiegrant.com.au
Take our quick quiz to see how organised you are
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What’s on
Get moving with these fitness and charity events around the country
Managing director Fiona Hardie Publisher Mark Scruby Editor Sarah Notton Design Glenn Moffatt Print Offset Alpine Cover image Corbis Images
Effective January 2013. The information contained in these articles should not be relied on as a substitute for professional medical advice. Views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily the views of Shine or the publisher and we make no representations regarding the quality, accuracy or completeness of the information. Bupa is not liable for any loss or damage suffered arising out of the reliance on the information, text, photos or advertisements used in this magazine, except that which cannot be excluded by law. All material appearing in Shine is copyright. Apple, MacBook, iPhone and iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. TM
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