Golden agers: Transition Navigators
Older life brings major changes, and one Christchurch company is on hand to help make these transitions as smooth as possible. F rom making the decision to downsize and sell the family home to suddenly finding yourself single after decades with the same person, older age introduces several major life events. To navigate […]
Blue space: The healing power of water
Metropol contributor Cosette Calder dives into blue space and its emergence as a powerful, practical tool for mental health. While ‘green space’ signifies natural environments like parks, forests and gardens, a blue space refers to any natural or manmade water body, such as oceans, estuaries lakes, rivers, dams, canals and even smaller bodies […]
Tackling Christmas angst
From comparing ourselves to the carefully curated Christmas perfection of Instagram influencers to navigating the extra financial pressures of the festive season, this time of year can be a stress minefield. Festive fretting has become an epidemic. While the Christmas and New Year break can be a wonderful time of connection and celebration, […]
Restore your smile, renew your confidence – Merivale Denture Clinic
Essential to a great smile are good teeth and dentures, and most people understand the value of the dental technician who makes that possible. The team at Merivale Denture Clinic expertly create lovely smiles and aesthetic, well-fitting dentures. Their precision-fit oral prosthesis restores facial structure and function and is tailored to each individual’s […]
Eight headaches not to ignore
When is a headache more than just a headache? While all of us know the feeling of a sore head from too little water or sleep, or too much alcohol and stress, other headaches signal a deeper problem. Back in 7000 BC, it was believed that demons and evil spirits were the cause […]
Stronger nails in 10 days – Dr Tom
Want to trade manicure-damaged, brittle nails for a strong set in just 10 days? This is Dr Tom’s backed-by-science story. In the 1990s, Tom Cawood was a typical teenager, with a passion for guitars, rugby, beer, and trout fishing. Fast forward 30 years and Tom, now a senior physician at Christchurch Hospital, has […]
Weighing up options
You’ve probably heard the gut hormone GLP-1 control the trending Ozempic conversation – but what really is it, and why is everyone talking about it? GLP-1 is a naturally occurring hormone which helps to stabilise blood sugar levels, support healthy appetite by sending signals of fullness to your brain, and slows digestion so […]
5 great foods for gut health
From the moment we’re born, our gut microbiome’s role in the body begins. There’s still much to learn about the trillions of micro-organisms – bacteria, viruses and fungi – that exist in our gastrointestinal tract, but the science has already revealed some fascinating associations between them and the healthy functioning of just about […]
Preserve your sight: Anstice
Sunglasses are far more than a fashion accessory. They’re an essential investment in long term eye health. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, and pterygium (often called surfer’s eye), all of which can affect vision and comfort over time. “Possibly one of the most important […]
Kicking injuries to touch: Muscle People
With the start of summer, we love to get active; cricket, tennis, touch rugby, and tramping. All the outdoor activities that New Zealanders love increase the risk of common injuries such as strains and sprains or ligament injuries. A Kiwi summer is our favourite time of year to get back into sports and […]
