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Health insurance is here to keep you on your A game and we've got a selection of articles to help explain how. Read on to explore some of the many things we protect against, including cancer, heart disease and mental health conditions.

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Therapy, counselling and talking about mental health

Types of therapy, what to expect from them, and how to pay through your health insurance.

Are Brits changing their views on alcohol?

Check out our latest survey results to find out whether views on alcohol are shifting.

What is cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer is a condition where there is abnormal cell growth in the cervix.

Testicular cancer

Testicular cancer is a condition where abnormal cells grow in the testicles.

Bowel cancer

Bowel cancer, the 4th most common type of cancer in the UK, is a type of cancer that develops in the large bowel.

Neck pain – the causes and how to prevent it

Neck pain: causes, treatments and prevention

What is breast cancer?

Breast cancer is a condition where there is abnormal cell growth in the breast tissue.

Understanding OCD and how health cover can help

Our health insurance covers a range of mental health conditions, including OCD.

Men’s health through the ages

Check out our latest survey results and bring confidence to men’s mental and physical health.

Stillbirth

A stillbirth is a death of a baby, at any time after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy.

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