I listened to John Humphreys on Radio 4 yesterday quiz a medical expert on the recent pronouncement from MP’s on the idea of having two free days a week from alcohol.
It was clear that Mr Humphreys was desperately trying to justify his non-non-drinking days and it was great radio as the expert refused to sanction his habit without either party being specific!
Anyway, who is right and who is wrong is a matter of balance I guess.
What is evident is that as a nation we could really improve our diet, habits and exercise patterns significantly to deliver better overall health.
I’ve just come back from my local public gym and it was a classic early January visit – a smattering of recognisable regulars who were back doing their thing and about a 70% increase in January resolutionists a puffin’ and a pantin’.
I’m not going to talk them down as any attempt to change habits and improve health is good in my book.
I will say this: shiny silver trainers have no place in the gym.
Also what is it with the comfort blanket that is the sports-cap bottle?
It’s a fascinating item – it would appear to have magical powers that can render you invisible if you drink from it as you enter the gym.
I could go on and say that at least one of the treadmills was trying to understand why a bunch of local citizens had decided to go for a group run on one machine…
So what’s my point?
We’ve had a couple of underwriting decisions surprisingly go against clients and we are taking a much more in depth approach to understanding health and fitness issues as we create appropriate life, critical illness and income protection packages.
I’m encouraged by the likes of PruHealth’s Vitality program and the idea of discounts for improved health and lifestyle.
We still find clients reluctant to take out the full levels of cover that they really need. With our total protection review, we discuss all aspects of their health and fitness to allow us to get the right cover, at the right levels with the right focus on long term health.
Whether its two days off the laughing juice or a total commitment to an improved lifestyle, having the right levels of protection is vital.
Speak to us about all your protection needs, and we can even help you get fit!