Welcome to the Health Corner
In partnership with Wini Health
At Lincoln Place, we believe that living well starts with feeling well. That’s why we’re introducing Health Corner—a wellbeing feature created in partnership with Wini Health, designed to share practical, easy-to-understand health insights that support you to live life well, every day.
Health Corner will explore simple topics to help you feel informed, confident and proactive about your health, at your own pace.
Know your numbers
You’ve probably heard your GP talk about “your numbers”, but what do they actually mean, and why do they matter?
Understanding a few key health measures can offer valuable insights into how your body is tracking and help you make informed choices that support long-term wellbeing.
Blood pressure
Optimal blood pressure: 120/80
Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of your arteries.
- The top number (systolic) reflects pressure when your heart contracts
- The bottom number (diastolic) reflects pressure when your heart relaxes
Maintaining healthy blood pressure supports heart health and helps you stay active and independent.
Blood glucose level (BGL)
Normal resting range: 4.0–7.8 mmol/L
Blood glucose levels indicate how much sugar is present in your blood at the time of testing and can provide insight into metabolic health.
Cholesterol
Total cholesterol range: 3.9–5.5 mmol/L
Cholesterol is measured through a blood lipid profile and helps assess the risk of plaque build-up in the arteries over time.
Waist measurement
Waist size can be a helpful indicator when considering chronic disease risk:
- Men: increased risk at 94 cm+
- Women: increased risk at 80 cm+
Where to start
Your GP can help arrange these checks, explain your results, and talk through steps you can take to support your health.
Wini Health
Health support that fits your lifestyle
At Lincoln Place, we’re proud to create welcoming over-50s lifestyle communities where wellbeing, independence and connection are part of everyday life Through our partnership with Wini Health, Lincoln Place residents also have access to trusted wellbeing support from a multidisciplinary team—including physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, sports scientists, dietitians and health coaches—all focused on helping over 50s stay active, independent and confident in everyday life.