Almost one in three adult New Zealanders (over 15 years) is obese, and one in ten children. New Zealand has the third highest adult obesity rate in the world, only worse than Mexico and the USA.
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Obesity is a leading cause of death.
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Life Insurance Awareness Month 2024 - answering your questions
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and at Pinnacle Life, we're passionate about educating and empowering you. Whether you're new to life insurance or looking to understand more, we’re here to help. Join us as we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about life insurance, breaking down the complexities, and providing clear, honest answers.
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5 steps to declutter your finances (including life insurance)
The success of Marie Kondo’s decluttering method is largely because she focuses on mindfully choosing the things that spark joy, as opposed to what needs to be discarded. Keep this in mind as you sort through your finances.
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Are you in the 30%?
30% of all people who start an application with Pinnacle Life are eligible for our Healthy Living discount and if we only look at our non-smokers that goes up to 34% of applications. Would you be one of them? To qualify for the discount, you need to be able to answer all our health questions in a ‘healthy’ way.
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How does mental health affect life insurance? A simple guide
Mental Health is an area where it pays to check your life insurance policy carefully. Every provider is different, which can make comparisons confusing. You may have heard that insurers are out to 'trick you' and make sure that they won't have to pay out, but they're not that devious or mean spirited – at least Pinnacle Life isn’t anyway!
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5 Breast cancer myths, debunked
Among diseases rife with myths and half-truths, breast cancer is one of the most misunderstood. The truth is that scientists still don't know what causes breast cancer—only that certain factors, such as obesity or drinking too much alcohol, may increase risk. Read full article.
