Two minute bowel cancer check
Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand, with over 1200 people dying each year, as many as breast and prostate cancer combined. June has been Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder for Kiwis to learn the symptoms and take action this winter. “We are losing far […]
Managing muscle soreness
More people are hitting the gym and engaging in strength-based training than ever before. Exercise New Zealand findings show that in the first half of 2024, the industry saw a surge of new members, with most clubs reporting a 5% growth compared with 2023. The most common activity is strength training, followed closely […]
Metropol Inspire: Embrace wellbeing
Welcome to the first of our fortnightly Metropol Inspire pages. Our aim is to bring you inspirational stories, and advice to help you discover the magic of expectation, learn how to ground yourself, and more. Each fortnight, Metropol Inspire will help you nourish your mind, body, and soul, passing on advice from experts […]
Combatting stretch marks
Developing when the skin stretches or shrinks abruptly, stretch marks are a type of scar so common that most people will have them. Such a quick change causes the collagen and elastin within the skin to rupture, causing stretch marks to appear when the skin starts to heal. According to multiple studies, around […]
Personalised hearing support: Bellbird Hearing
In our increasingly noisy world, maintaining good hearing health is crucial for overall wellbeing and quality of life. Yet, many people overlook the gradual deterioration of their hearing until it becomes a significant issue. As hearing technology rapidly improves through artificial intelligence and wireless connectivity, there has never been a better time to […]
Dentistry’s holy grail: OrthodontiX
The capabilities of 3D printing continue to amaze users of the technology, especially in its advancement of human experience, including health. One area which direct 3D printing has made a significant impact is dentistry. The latest in-house technology at OrthodontiX is the Luxcreo iLux Pro Dental, a cutting-edge direct 3D printer which produces […]
Bringing men’s health into focus
With the harrowing statistics of men’s health in New Zealand, there is no better time than Men’s Health Week, 10-16 June, to advocate for better outcomes. Men sit on the bottom half of most health statistics in New Zealand. They are 20% more likely than women to die prematurely from heart disease or […]
Bee’s-knees in replacement ops: STRIDE Orthopaedics
While receiving a confirmation date for hip and knee operations brings relief to those needing surgery, inevitably it also raises concerns as to the recuperation process. Six to eight weeks may sound like the ideal enforced holiday, but juggling work and family responsibilities for that long can be stressful. Incredibly, there is an […]
How ‘good’ is your ‘good’ cholesterol?
Many factors can cause high cholesterol, yet people can easily change some of those causes. Risk factors you can change include not eating too much food high in saturated fats, like red meat, butter, cream, and other dairy products, and avoiding foods with refined sugars, such as sweets, baked goods, white bread, and […]
The cold sore virus
A new survey revealed that four in five cold sore sufferers in New Zealand feel having the common virus negatively impacts how they feel about themselves. From feelings of self-consciousness (58%) to embarrassment (46%) and unattractiveness (41%), cold sore sufferers are choosing to hide away from social situations and dates, in a bid […]
