Ready, set, renew! Top 10 health hacks to help you revitalise your routine for the vibrant season ahead

Hoping to celebrate the arrival of spring by embracing a renewed commitment to your wellbeing? Look no further.

As the days grow longer and nature begins to bloom, it's the perfect time to refresh your routines with Checklist's top 10 health and wellness tips.

Health insurance that looks after you and yours 

Every family needs a safety net when the unexpected happens. At Bupa, they want to reassure you and your family that they understand what you need - and there's no better time to look into them. 

Staying on top of health worries for the whole family can be challenging. Bupa are able to give families access to expert guidance, reassurance and tools that allow them to take control of their health and wellbeing needs. 

With their Bupa By You policy, when you add your child (with or without your partner), you’ll get a 10% family discount. And if you have two or more children under the age of 20, you’ll only pay for the eldest one – the others are covered for free.

Bupa have made their services more accessible, incorporating features that are designed to support you and your brood. These include a Family Mental HealthLine, Extensive Mental Health cover, as well as a Digital GP service that makes checking in on your health as easy as checking your bank balance.

The info: Click here to find out more about Bupa family health insurance.

Make your home yours again 

Hoping your home will remain accessible long into the future? Dolphin Lifts, one of the UK's leading suppliers of Stair Lifts, Hoists, Through the Floor Lifts, and Step Lifts, provide top-notch products and exceptional service to their clients.

With a focus on personalised care, they ensure that each client receives the correct product, professionally fitted and backed by comprehensive warranties and aftercare.

Explore their range of products and learn more about how they can assist you. Whether you're in need of a stair lift for your home, a hoist or a home lift, Dolphin Lifts have you covered.

Experience the Dolphin Lifts difference and discover how they can help enhance accessibility and improve your quality of life.

The info: Click here to get in touch with their friendly team via email at sales@dolphin-lifts.co.uk or call on 0800 032 2080.

Increase your confidence with a smile! 

There's no better sight than a glittering smile, but many of us don't feel confident when showing our pearly whites. In fact, one in four of us have never been keen on showing their smile and one in five try to avoid showing them in photos!¹

When looking for products that can help you whiten yours, you need to rely on the experts. If you're someone who has sensitive teeth, opt for Sensodyne - the no.1 Dentist recommended toothpaste brand for sensitive teeth.²

Their latest product, Sensodyne Clinical White Toothpaste, has a triple action formula to whiten, polish and help protect teeth from future stains! Featuring Sensodyne's most advanced whitening technology, it contains clinically proven teeth whitening ingredients that remove stains, polish teeth and help prevent future stains.

Now widely available in stores such as Morrisons and Tesco, in Enamel Strengthening and Stain Protector variants, the toothpaste is seven times better at stain removal compared to a regular toothpaste.³ Try it out today to leave your whole mouth feeling cleansed and use the scientifically proven toothpaste to whiten teeth by two shades.³

The info: Click here to shop now.

¹ Survey of 2,000 participants by OnePoll on behalf of Sensodyne, June 2023.

² Dentist Survey, UK, 2023. For verification: mystory.gb@haleon.com.

³ After eight weeks of twice daily brushing.

Dental health in Croatia 

Dentum are the first point of call for dental health in Croatia, offering free accommodation and free airport transport, a free first visit, as well as ten partner imaging centres in the UK.

Striving to go beyond patient expectation, Dentum strives to make you feel completely comfortable, knowing you are in safe and capable hands. With state-of-the-art treatments combined an expert team, they offer a range of treatments - working only with high-end dental brands.

Dentum offers implantology, a long-term aesthetic and functional solution for the loss of one or multiple teeth. The procedure takes place in two phases: placement of the implants and a healing period of three to five months during which time the implants heal with the bone. 

They also offer the All-on-4® treatment combined with Nobel Biocare implants - the solution for total rehabilitation for toothless patients. The graftless solution provides patients with fixed full-arch prosthesis in a single day.

The info: Click here to book a free consultation.

Unlock the power of the haskapa berry 

The world’s most exciting superfood has arrived. Haskap berries are similar to blueberries, but with four times the anthocyanins (the compounds that make them blue) and a health-boosting superfood. 

Haskap berries also have triple the antioxidants of blueberries and are high in vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system, normal energy-yielding metabolism, as well as the normal function of skin and teeth.

Haskapa Berry Powder is made by freeze-drying the berries to preserve their deliciously tangy flavour and nutrition. Each pouch is made with around 800 natural berries and nothing else added. 

Gluten-free and vegan, Haskapa is easy to scoop straight from the pouch. Just 1-2 teaspoons blends brilliantly with both dairy and non-dairy milks and yogurts, smoothies, porridge and much more.

The info: Click here to get 20% off with offer code 'CHECKLIST20'.*

*Terms and conditions apply. 

Quality cancer care at home 

When looking for support when you need it most, it's important to invest in exceptional care delivered by experts. That's where Sciensus come in.

Sciensus offer cancer care at home, with experience covering a wide range of specialties and treatment regimens. For over three decades, they've been working closely with clinicians and private medical insurers to deliver patients with one-to-one cancer services that are holistic. 

Their experienced nursing team supports patients at every step, addressing both physical and emotional needs. Upon referral from your consultant, Sciensus will initiate treatment within 7 days. They are always advocating for at-home chemotherapy, striving to expand its accessibility to more patients.

And they're always innovating. The recent acquisition of Vinehealth, an innovative cancer health tech platform, has meant that they're now able to boost their digital and patient insight and support capabilities significantly. Through the Cancer Companion app, patients are empowered to track, manage and understand their symptoms throughout their journey.

The info: Click here to learn more about their services.

For confidence in heartburn control 

For some heartburn is an occasional nuisance, for others it can be a regular problem which interrupts day-to-day life.

Pyrocalm Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets are the first branded omeprazole 20mg¹ available over the counter that provides up to 24-hour confidence in heartburn control².

Pyrocalm Control can be used for the short-term treatment of reflux symptoms. These include heartburn and acid reflux - when the acid from the stomach travels up to the throat. It can take 2-3 days for symptoms to improve. Talk to a doctor if you do not feel better after or feel worse after 14 days. 

Omeprazole is widely used to treat heartburn and acid reflux³ and is suitable for use during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding⁴. Medicines can affect the unborn baby. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine in pregnancy.

The info: Click here to find out more.

Pyrocalm Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets (omeprazole) are used in adults for the short-term treatment of reflux symptoms (e.g. heartburn, acid regurgitation, acid reflux). Always read the label. 

¹ eMC – Electronic Medicine Compendium. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/search?q=omeprazole

² SmPC Pharmacological Properties Clause 5.1.

³ 'About omeprazole' - NHS. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/omeprazole/about-omeprazole/

⁴ 'Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking omeprazole' - NHS. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/omeprazole/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-omeprazole/

Pursue your passion for beauty 

Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding career in beauty and aesthetics? Your journey can begin when you take the first steps towards becoming a certified aesthetic professional.

At Skin Lab Medical Academy, they are dedicated to revolutionising the aesthetic and beauty industry through cutting-edge education and training. Their academy offers a comprehensive range of courses designed to equip aspiring professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this dynamic field.

The Skin Lab Medical Academy provides innovative education programs that blend theory with hands-on practice, ensuring students receive a well-rounded learning experience. Their faculty comprises industry experts and experienced practitioners who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise with the next generation of beauty professionals.

Students also have access to state-of-the-art facilities equipped with the latest technologies and tools, allowing them to gain practical experience in a simulated real-world environment.

The info: Click here to find out more.

Refresh your skin's appearance 

Looking for a treatment to spruce you up for the season ahead? Morpheus8 combines RF (radio frequency) energy with microneedling to improve the skin’s complexion for a more radiant appearance. 

The non-surgical treatment can be used on any areas that can benefit from sub-dermal renewal, but the most commonly treated areas include the lower face and neck. And the best part? Results can be seen as quickly as one treatment, although a series of at least 2-3 treatments, conducted one to two months apart is recommended for maximum results. 

Dr Maryam Zamani, an Oculoplastic Surgeon, facial aesthetics doctor and founder of MZ SKIN, has been using Morpheus8 with her patients and has been impressed with the results.

Dr Zamani says, 'Morpheus8 is a wonderful treatment combining radio frequency with microneedling and, on the correct patient when using the correct settings, you can achieve beautiful results.'

Patients of Dr David Jack, a leading aesthetic doctor, are also huge fans of the treatment. He shared, 'Usually I do two or three treatments about a month apart for the best results. Morpheus8 is unique in that the treatments are totally customisable to the individual’s face or body requirements. 

'I’ve been using Morpheus8 for almost 8 years and know the device inside out – it is one of the most advanced devices on the market but just needs to be handled correctly to ensure excellent results.'

The info: Click here to find out more and book a consultation.

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