Adopting a wellness regime: The Brain Tree
By 2040, the number of Cantabrians with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, dementia, stroke and Parkinson’s disease, is expected to double to more than 30,000. Getting older doesn’t cause neurological conditions, although it does increase the chances. Some people with these conditions are young, even in their 30s. Ex-CEO of Ryman Healthcare, […]
Fun and fresh physio: Four Physio
Holly McIntosh and Grace Coombs have long envisioned a physiotherapy clinic that would challenge the status quo. They wanted clients to experience a fresh and modern space, alongside longer appointment times and industry-leading treatment outcomes. Four Physio expanded its doors in October and has already made its mark as a physiotherapy clinic that […]
Treatable and beatable bowel cancer: Pacific Radiology
New Zealand has an internationally high rate of bowel cancer death – needlessly. Pacific Radiology and the New Zealand Gut Foundation are working together to reduce New Zealand’s mortality rate from bowel cancer. Research conducted collectively with the Department of Population Health University of Otago last year, identified the need to remove barriers […]
Lift your mood
Feeling down? Many simple activities and techniques can help to lift your mood naturally. Eating chocolate is one. Both raw and dark chocolate contain phytochemicals that play a role in lifting mood. These include theobromine, anandamide, caffeine, and phenylethylamine, which are known to stimulate brain function and pleasure centres in the brain, positively […]
Get moving this summer: Muscle People Physio
We wait all year for warm days in the sun, and finally, summer is just around the corner. With these warmer days comes the joy of getting outdoors, moving our bodies, and feeling strong. As we start to move our bodies more and return to sporting activities that we haven’t done since last […]
Are my ovaries making me eat?: Otago University
Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder of which you have never heard. Studies estimate that 2-3.5 percent of the population suffer from this disorder, compared to approximately one percent for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. BED is characterised by an excessive intake of food, without regular purging or other […]
Brain food
Certain foods such as nuts, grains, eggs and fish, can help to maintain or improve the health of your brain. Additionally eating the right foods to keep your brain healthy can dramatically decrease your risk of developing neurological problems later in life. Here are some suggestions from Metropol: Blackcurrants Deemed a ‘superfood’, these […]
Exercising into your 40s: Freedom Health
From increased bone density to better muscle mass and heart health, exercise is important for women who are 40 and beyond. Cath Julius, Clinical Director at Freedom Health Physio and Pilates, gives a few simple tips on how to make exercise work for you. Take your time For many women, the 40s marks […]
20 minutes could save your life: Cashel Pharmacy
Almost one in three deaths in New Zealand are caused by cardiovascular disease. It is the leading cause of death in New Zealand and includes heart, stroke and blood vessel disease. Cardiovascular disease is the no. 1 killer of women globally, although it is often thought to be a ‘male’ problem. Heart disease […]
Benefits of Keratin: Kiri10
Keratin is an extremely strong protein that is crucial to biological activity within the body and the development of healthy skin, hair and nails. The key to achieving the strongest benefits from keratin is by using keratin that is biologically active which can be found in sheep’s wool. The best sheep to use […]
