Beating digital eye strain: Anstice Optometrists

Three out of four employees struggle with digital eye strain, research shows, 59% say it affects productivity. Screen time is on the rise, yet our eye biology remains the same. The impact is an increase in the prevalence of issues including blurred vision, dry or itchy eyes, and eye fatigue. In line with digital consumption, […]

First-class radiology: Beyond Radiology

As technology advances, it’s crucial your medical imaging practice of choice does too. Luckily, the best possible care is available in Merivale. New Zealand-owned and clinician-led Beyond Radiology prides itself on its latest state-of-the-art imaging. “We offer the best image quality available, with a complete suite of modalities including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and x-ray equipment […]

Stay bright in winter with Vitamin D

As winter settles over Canterbury, shorter days, limited sunlight, and more time indoors increase the risk of vitamin D deficiency. Often called the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, immune support, and mood regulation. The sun’s UVB rays, needed for vitamin D production, are weaker in winter and often absent altogether. Environmental […]

Invest in a youthful smile: Oral Design

State-of-the-art materials and contemporary techniques are the solution to restore a youthful smile. Nothing stands between you and the ultimate in luxury aesthetic dentistry. Richard Greenlees swears against cutting corners. A holistic approach, his handcrafted dentures restore youthful appearances and rebuild beautiful smiles – reviving facial structure lost with age or through a poor denture […]

Winter wellness starts with sleep

Sleeping on it is the overlooked key to achieving exercise goals. As the colder months settle in across Aotearoa, ExerciseNZ is encouraging Kiwis to take stock of their winter wellness – with a special focus on a crucial yet often overlooked pillar of health: sleep. Just three consecutive nights of restricted sleep (about 4.25 hours […]

How to regain FODMAP-food freedom: Fodwise

Garlic and onions: the flavour-enhancing favourites that can restrict food freedom. Anyone who struggles with FODMAP-triggering foods such as garlic and onions knows how restrictive food intolerances can be. Mixing socialising and meals becomes a real challenge. Bailey Kinvig understood that challenge all too well. It wasn’t until he contracted gastroenteritis and glandular fever that […]