This article comes to you from CS Healthcare, the preferred supplier of low-cost comprehensive health insurance to members of the NAHT and their family.
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With the recent media coverage about the ‘credit crunch’ the UK has witnessed a decrease in shopping revenue in the run up to Christmas and the non-food sector has also been affected. With this period of uncertainty it can have an effect on the nation’s heath. Maybe now is the time to consider a flexible and affordable health insurance plan with CS Healthcare?
A recent study has shown that type ‘2’ diabetes in men is more common amongst sufferers of depression, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety and apathy, all of which are forms of psychological distress. This could be a direct consequence of stress suffered or a result of the poorer diet and reduced physical exercise which is often an unfortunate consequence of stress and anxiety.*
Another study conducted at Yale University has shown that those who lose their job later on in their career can double the chance of a heart attack or stroke as a result of increased stress too, however where appropriate support is given when people find themselves out of a job, stress levels can be considerably reduced and along with the risk of serious illness. Closer to home at the University College London, a three year study also showed that increased stress levels can also increase cholesterol*, which in turn can lead to cardiovascular problems, diabetes and other kidney problems.
These recent studies all seem to agree that worries and other forms of stress and anxiety can adversely affect our health; however, all these studies also agree that the effects of stress and anxiety can be greatly reduced though regular exercise, a healthy diet.
The security you get from knowing you have health insurance with CS Healthcare could help towards a speedy recovery. Should the need for medical attention arise, those with a personal medical plan such as individual or family medical insurance are more likely to be seen and treated quickly. This could minimise the period of time you’re out of action and could enable you to return to health and work sooner, thus helping to avoid the stress and anxiety which can arise from long periods out of work.
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* http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5098250.stm
** http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4459440.stm
For more information visit www.cshealthcare.co.uk or alternatively call us on freephone 0800 917 4325^. As a special offer, exclusive to NAHT members, you’ll receive the first 3 months free† when you join - please quote promo code 147.
†NAHT members receive their first 3 months free when they join. This offer is only available to NAHT members who joined CS Healthcare from 1st Aug 2009 onwards. The offer is not available for policies arranged through a Broker or existing members of CS Healthcare, including those who cancel and re-join. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Full details are available on request. The maximum joining age is 74 years and 11 months. CS Healthcare is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), reg no. 205346. ^Calls may be recorded and monitored for training and quality assurance purposes and/or the prevention and detection of crime. This article is intended as general advice only. If you or a family member have any medical concerns, please contact your GP or medic.
With the recent media coverage about the ‘credit crunch’ the UK has witnessed a decrease in shopping revenue in the run up to Christmas and the non-food sector has also been affected. With this period of uncertainty it can have an effect on the nation’s heath. Maybe now is the time to consider a flexible and affordable health insurance plan with CS Healthcare?
