From the foods you eat to the fluids you drink, lasting health is about more than quick fixes; it’s about creating balance for both your body and mind. Small daily choices can have a big impact. Aim to fuel your body with a mix of food groups, watch your salt intake and stay hydrated with six to eight glasses of water each day. These simple habits boost your energy and help your body function at its best.
And in today’s busy world, it can be tempting to push yourself every day, but rest days are just as important as workouts. Sleep, good nutrition and restorative practices like yoga, saunas or massage all help your body and mind recharge. The ability to rest and recover isn’t lazy – it’s part of building long-term strength.
If you’re ever curious about your health or want reassurance about key risk factors, Bupa offers pay-as-you-go Health Assessments, with insights into everything from cardiovascular health to cancer screening and mental wellbeing.
A new chapter in health: My Genomic Health
Bupa has launched a brand-new range of DNA health tests to give you a personalised understanding of your health. A Bupa DNA health check identifies your unique health risks and their Medication Check helps you understand which medicines and doses work best for you.
But My Genomic Health isn’t about predicting the future, it’s about shaping it. Imagine healthcare that follows your journey, not the other way around. Welcome to a new era in personalised healthcare, where you own your story.
Find out how DNA insights can help you transform your healthcare, now and in the future, by visiting the Bupa website.
My Genomic Health: Bupa Medication Check
Did you know that almost 99 per cent of us have a genetic variant that affects how we respond to certain common medicines?
People process medicines differently, and this can affect how well some of them work for you. Your body may process medicine quickly or slowly, and this can reduce how effective it is, or increase the risk of side effects.
Pharmacogenomic testing looks for variations in genes that could affect your body’s response to over 100 common medicines. A simple Medication Check from Bupa helps identify what works best for you – so you get the right medicine, at the right dose, first time.
What you’ll win
One lucky BALANCE reader will win a free Bupa DNA Medication Check, worth £195 (price increasing to £225 on 31 January 2026).
How to enter
For your chance to win: Simply fill in the form below.
Closing date: 19 December 2025
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