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Life after having cancer can be full of ups and downs. Our survey of 500 cancer survivors reveals that, for many, their experience has given them a whole new perspective on what matters. Let's take a closer look at how their lives have changed. ➡➡ Scroll through the carousel to see the key insights

Why are women avoiding cervical screening - also known as smear tests? Smear tests check for the human papilloma virus (HPV), which can cause abnormal cell changes in the cervix. Checking the cervix for abnormalities or inflammation is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer. But some avoid arranging their appointment, either through fear of an intimate procedure, or from some common misconceptions. AXA Health commissioned a survey to find out the most common misconceptions and top reasons for avoiding smear tests in the UK, across 2,000 respondents. We found that 78% of women of the relevant age have attended a cervical screening but almost 1 in 10 (7%) have considered rescheduling or not attending a cervical health screening. Less than a third (30%) know what a colposcopy test is for. A colposcopy happens if your smear shows abnormalities. It’s a test to look at the vagina and cervix in detail and samples are taken of any abnormal areas (biopsy). 1 in 5 (20%) Gen Z’s have avoided a smear test. The most common reason for avoiding a smear test was due to concerns about the procedure being uncomfortable or painful (46%). However, a small soft brush is used, and the nurse will be gentle to minimise any discomfort. Remember, you can stop the procedure at any time if you are in pain. If you’re one of the estimated 16% of the total female population that has avoided a smear test, maybe it’s time to put it on your ‘to do list’ today? https://lnkd.in/eMk6aPBm  #SmearFear #HPVTest #CervicalCancer

Life after the 'all-clear': The unspoken journey of cancer survival When the treatment ends and the doctors say you're cancer-free, many assume the hardest part is over. But for survivors like Amy Conroy, the real challenge was just beginning. In this intimate conversation, Amy sat down with her sister, Ali, and father, Chris, to explore the emotional challenges of life after cancer - a journey rarely discussed, but one that affects not only the patient but their loved ones, too. This film peels back the layers of what it truly means to navigate this period - not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. From rebuilding confidence to managing the complex feelings of recovery, Amy and her family reveal the challenges they faced but never spoke about. Join us for a candid, compassionate look at life after the 'all-clear'.

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British children get less than four hours of exercise a week outside of school - but spend more than 14 hours looking at screens, according to new research*. 📺🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♂️ A poll of 2,000 parents with children aged 6 to 17 found kids spend an average of 5.5 hours watching TV, 5 hours playing video games and 4 hours scrolling social media a week.📶🤳🏼 But they spend just 3.5 hours reading books.📚 Parents report that they think their children would be happy to go for more than 3 days without setting foot outside for an outdoor activity.👣⚽ 22% of busy mums and dads admit they’re simply too busy to facilitate getting outside. Adults can overuse technology, too. As children tend to follow their parents’ lead, putting down digital devices and getting outside to do an activity together is a great start if you want to improve the balance of activity and tech in your family life. 👨👨👦👦🕺🏼🏃🏼♀️🚴🏼♀️🤸🏼♂️ 10 positive changes parents notice when kids get outdoors more: 1. sleep improves 2. overall mood improves 3. look healthier 4. more energy 5. positivity improves 6. improved appetite 7. physical health improves e.g. been ill less and/or got fitter 8. stress levels decrease 9. improved concentration 10. anxiety decreases. Dr John Burke, Chief Medical Officer at AXA Health, said: “In an increasingly digital world, ensuring children have regular opportunities to exercise and connect with nature is more important than ever.” https://lnkd.in/ea5YHmDH #FamilyFitness #ProtectFutureYou #FeelGood #GoodHealth #FeelGoodHealth #Routine #Wellbeing   *according to a poll of 2,000 parents  

Life After Cancer: Amy's Story What happens when the treatment ends and you're told you're cancer-free? For Amy Conroy, the journey was far from over. We sat Amy down with her sister, Ali, and dad, Chris, to talk through the unspoken challenges of life after cancer - exploring mental health, recovery, and finding a new normal. We hope this conversation might help others feel more confident to talk to those closest to them. Full video coming soon 👀

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Here at AXA Health we’re given three days to volunteer every year - either individually or as a team. This December a group from AXA Health helped at FEAST food larder in Tonbridge. F.E.A.S.T is all about Families Eating And Sharing Together. They run community larders and serve free hot lunches for adults and children. Their mission is to tackle food inequality. 🍛 🥙 We helped them reorganise their kitchen, and sorted all their stock into date order - a task that suited our insights team perfectly- ask a statistician to sort 40 crates of tins out and you have a happy statistician 😉 🥫 🥫 🥫 📊 And we ate a delicious lunch of ratatouille with FEAST founder Felicity Layton. We all really enjoyed helping and we will definitely be back with the team in 2025 to tackle some more tasks. ✅ Thanks for helping Barbara Wright, Ellie Pownall, Annie Charlton, Lauren Chandler, Michelle Austin, Jessica Evershed and Sophie Rayment #FoodEquality #WorkVolunteering #CommunityLarder

Here at AXA Health we’re given three days to volunteer every year - either individually or as a team. 👩👩👧👨👩👦👨👦👩👦 One of the days this year was spent helping at the Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve near our office in Tunbridge Wells, maintaining paths to make sure the areas were ready for the winter weather ahead. 🌳🌳 And because it was Christmas, the team made some festive decorations to remember the day, and we brewed some delicious hot chocolate to warm us up… brrrrrr! ❄⛄ Thanks for hosting us, Kent Wildlife Trust! #KentWildlifeTrust #WildlifeVolunteering #WorkVolunteering