Health & Wellbeing

A novel drug is showing promise for alleviating both heart failure, and the sleep apnoea associated with it. The drug, known as AF-130, was tested in an animal model at Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland where researchers found it improved the heart’s ability to pump, but, equally important, prevented sleep apnoea, […]

Some simple stretches at your desk each day can help offset the ill effects of all those sedentary hours you log on at work. Get started with these. Hold each stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Neck Stretch Sit tall and upright. Grasp the bottom of the chair with your hand to keep […]

As the weather cools down and the leaves start to turn, it’s time to start thinking about staying healthy and well this winter. One of the most important things you can do to prepare for winter is to protect yourself from the flu. The flu can be a real winter bugbear, with symptoms […]

Cantabrians are being warmly welcomed into an impressive new radiology clinic, with groundbreaking technology, aimed at removing stress from each patient’s unique health journey. Beyond Radiology in Merivale offers a first-class experience for both patients, and referrers. Its difference is that the business is fully New Zealand owned, and led by a team […]

Recognising myopia (short sightedness) signs in children, and acting on them early, is vital. Signs to look out for include children not seeing something in the distance, tired eyes, moving closer to a TV or device, headaches, squinting, screwing up eyes, struggling with reading, and reduced school performance. Optometry research provides a range […]

Dentures are often thought of as something that look like teeth and will help you eat a little better, but there is a lot more to them. They restore lost function of the mouth and teeth, and they also influence the way a person’s facial structure is restored. Thomas Gu is a senior clinical dental […]

Highly sensitive people (HSPs) are individuals with a highly sensitive nervous system, which makes them more responsive to sensory stimuli. HSPs are recognised by their ability to feel deeply for others, excel at creative activites, and make connections that others do not see. It is important to note that high sensitivity is not […]

Relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness help us intermittently calm and destress. What is overlooked is how we breathe in between. Achieving good baseline breathing allows us to be in a more productive state and provides a greater buffer before feeling distressed, anxious or breathless. Breathing to calm is important but breathing well all the […]

Do you find yourself regularly forgetting where you put the keys? Or do you often walk into a room only to forget what you were going in there for? When we’re experiencing stress, our memory can suffer, and it might feel a bit like a cloud is hovering over your brain—you can’t quite […]

As the leaves are turning, now is the time to start thinking about getting the influenza vaccination. Influenza is a common viral illness that is especially easy to catch in winter. Influenza (flu) symptoms can be quite severe and can include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, and sometimes diarrhoea and vomiting. […]