Putting the spotlight on social burnout
There is constant pressure to be busy. Sometimes keeping up with every social event, scheduling consistent time with friends and family, answering each message, and being the ultimate parent or grandparent leads to exhaustion. Call it social burnout, social fatigue, introvert burnout or introvert hangover. According to an international study, social and extroverted […]
First Rare Disorders Strategy
The release of New Zealand’s Rare Disorders Strategy marks a significant moment for people living with often debilitating conditions. Having such a strategy is huge for the rare disorder community, as it means recognition and acknowledgement, says Rare Disorders NZ Board Chair James McGoram. “It marks the first time we have high level […]
Controlling bacteria
A team of New Zealand scientists has published research in the renowned international journal, Nature, after collaborating to tell the story of a microscopic arms race. Postdoctoral fellow Dr Nils Birkholz (University of Otago) studies bacteria-fighting viruses called phages, widely considered as the next step to controlling antibiotic-resistant bacteria in food production and […]
The snail trail
Snail mucin is considered a wonder beauty treatment by many who have embraced its use, backed by various laboratory studies. Because snail mucin is packed with hyaluronic acid, research has shown its use can benefit cell cultures, possibly enhancing collagen and elastin production. Claims include that its antioxidants help to reduce signs of […]
Immigration medical needs: Christchurch Immigration Health
Immigration involves numerous boxes being ticked, including various medical requirements. C hristchurch Immigration Health is a purpose-developed clinic, specifically designed to meet the needs of its clients and of Immigration New Zealand. “We are a one-stop shop for all immigration medical needs,” says Dr Lisa Amin. “Everything needed can be performed on the […]
Finding the ‘carrot’ of your midwinter exercise
Cold, short days make it hard to implement active routines, and also reduce the willpower and motivation that help us stick to them. Using social interaction as a form of motivation is the key to maintaining healthy wellbeing this winter, according to research. The catch-ups you look forward to, where you share the […]
Metropol Inspire: The pleasure of a compliment
Not everyone enjoys receiving a compliment. Often that is because they’re shy, embarrassed, want to downplay it, or just unsure how to gracefully receive it. Researchers have found several awkward ways in which people typically react to compliments. One of these is rejecting it by directly contradicting the compliment giver. An example is […]
Coping with miscarriage
Miscarriage is one of those topics that people run away from – it’s big, it’s hard, it’s sad, and it’s scary. Miscarriage affects a huge number of people in this country, ending between 10-20% of the 60,000 pregnancies per year in New Zealand. As many as 30 women and their families are affected […]
Imaging excellence: Beyond Radiology
Whenever the need arises for medical imaging, it is reassuring to know we have access to technology that is as cutting-edge as possible. New Zealand-owned and clinician-led Beyond Radiology use the latest state-of-the-art imaging technology. The clinic has a complete suite of imaging modalities including x-ray, CT, ultrasound and MRI, with the latest […]
Do you grind your teeth?
People suffering from stress or anxiety may also be grinding their teeth and clenching their jaws, unwittingly causing jaw pain. Some people don’t even realise they’re doing it, especially during their sleep. Unconscious, stress-induced teeth grinding is called bruxism, and it is relatively common. One oral surgeon in America recently estimated that it […]
