Cathay Life Insurance Unveils New ‘Health First’ Strategy

Published: Feb. 15, 2023 at 8:33 PM HST|Updated: 2 hours ago

From protection to prevention, it covers four major areas to take care of customers

TAIPEI, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cathay Life Insurance, Taiwan’s largest insurance company, has announced a detailed new strategy for customers, along with its latest operational performance in the health sector.

The newly launched wellness program “FitBack”, which is embedded in the Cathay Life App.  It...
The newly launched wellness program “FitBack”, which is embedded in the Cathay Life App. It serves as a constant reminder and encouragement for customers to stay committed to health goals, upgrade their membership levels, and reap the rewards.
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Boston Celtics and Sun Life close out 9th annual Fit to Win youth program with Celtics forward Justin Jackson at trampoline park

WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sun Life US and the Boston Celtics on Thursday wrapped another year of Fit to Win, a health and fitness program for YMCA youth, at Launch Trampoline Park in Norwood, Mass. Justin Jackson, along with Lucky the Leprechaun and members of the Celtics Flight Crew, the kids joined for laser tag, dodgeball, a ninja warrior course, and some good old-fashioned bouncing. Fit to Win is a four-week program that teaches kids about fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle habits. The kids track their results and keep mindfulness journals throughout the program.

Celtics forward Justin Jackson cheers on kids as they go through a ninja warrior course.

“Fit

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A study of older adults in China found a link between a healthy lifestyle and slower memory decline

A healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline, found a decade-long study of older adults in China, published today in The BMJ.

Even for carriers of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene – the strongest known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias – a healthy lifestyle was found to slow memory loss.

Memory continuously declines as people age, but evidence from existing studies is insufficient to assess the effect of a healthy lifestyle on memory in later life. And given the many possible causes of memory decline, a combination of healthy behaviors might

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Life expectancy and healthy life expectancy of patients with advanced schistosomiasis in Hunan Province, China | Infectious Diseases of Poverty

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    Top secret for a long life: expert weighs in

    Longevity and mental health are more linked than you might realize. “Our bodies and minds are not separate, so it’s really no surprise that our mental health and our physical health are closely connected, especially when it comes to aging,” Regina Koepp, a board-certified clinical psychologist and the founder of the Center for Mental Health and Aging, tells Yahoo Life.

    Her advice: Focus on improving your mental health and longevity, while also working on your physical health. “Maintaining your mental health is actually the key to living a long and fulfilling and healthy life,” she says. Working on your mental

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    Jump-Start Your Health in 2023

    Whether you’re just starting or want to turbocharge your momentum and results, the 60day provides all the tools

    CHANHASSEN, Minn., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — For those looking to get started, or back on track, with their health and wellness goals in 2023, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is launching the Spring 60day Challenge at its athletic clubs country on Saturday, January 28.

    The Life Time

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    How Our Body Reacts To A Long-Haul Flight


    In a few years, direct flights lasting 20 hours will possibly be a reality. On such occasions, we wonder how we could keep ourselves as healthy and fit as possible on a very long air journey.

    The announcement by various airlines that from 2025 they will be able to offer direct flights from Australia to the US and Europe has opened a new debate about how much the human body can withstand in the air – mentally and physically.

    In particular, the non-stop flights will last 20 hours and will concern the trips from Sydney to New York and London.

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    Free Coaching Lesson You Can Use Instantly To Stand Out From The Crowd


    You will notice a change of status in minutes!

    I was stunned by how fast people walked when I first visited the City of London. It was a world apart from how I grew up in the furthest of south Europe, where we would take our time to enjoy the scenery and chat with people on the street almost every time we went somewhere on foot.

    A fast walk is a sign of determination and is a habit of go-getters. These are people who know what they want, and they go for it without hesitation. This article will tell the

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