Person smiling while working on laptop

HBF Blog

From real member stories to trusted investigations into different cover options, we’ve carefully curated these articles to help you get the best cover for your health and the things that matter to you.
Doctor speaking to patients

Meet your health savvy self

We’re setting you up with the research, resources, and really important questions you need to navigate your health journey with confidence.
Woman getting a spinal assessment
We look at the types of exercises commonly used after spinal fusion — and how they’re progressed.
29 March 2026
Man being assisted with walking
Recovery after ACL reconstruction happens in stages
25 March 2026
Woman holding her stomach
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with endometriosis
25 March 2026
Doctor helping patient
Exercise plays an important role in recovery after ACL reconstruction
25 March 2026
Woman being helped on stroller with nurse
Restoring movement after a hip replacement is usually a gradual process
24 March 2026
Older man getting his knee looked at
Recovery after a knee replacement happens gradually,
22 March 2026
Elderly woman standing with walker
Optimising recovery after a hip replacement isn’t about doing everything at once.
22 March 2026
Older man having his back assessed by doctor
Early recovery after spinal fusion focuses on safe movement, gentle activity.
19 March 2026
Man in knee brace
Early recovery after a knee replacement focuses on managing pain.
18 March 2026
Woman sitting on couch with leg in cast
Early recovery after an ACL reconstruction focuses on restoring knee movement.
18 March 2026
Man helping elderly man out of bed
Early recovery after a hip replacement focuses on managing pain.
18 March 2026
Pacers setting the run speed in the HBF Run for a Reason
It’s officially HBF Run for a Reason season and if you’re lacing up for this year’s Brooks Half Marathon and wondering about shoes...
17 March 2026
Woman with arm in sling
Recovering from shoulder surgery can feel daunting.
17 March 2026
Person serving some food
The protein-in-everything trend has been centerstage for some time in the social media nutrition world.
16 March 2026
Young woman flossing her teeth in the bathroom
Due for a dentist visit? Booking a dental appointment isn’t just a tick for your teeth, it’s something your whole body can benefit from.
3 March 2026