Health & Wellbeing

With the pressures of day-to-day life, from high expectations at the office to big workloads at home, brain fog, mental fatigue, and stress are everywhere. The expectation to be constantly switched on and to function at a high level is exhausting. Our brains aren’t conditioned to withstand such constant demands. With a desire […]

In New Zealand, heart disease kills one person every 90 minutes. Cardiovascular disease can start as early as the second decade of your life and is directly related to your lifestyle choices and genetics. Our goal is to improve the overall health of New Zealanders while making it as accessible and affordable as […]

With increasing demands on child health services, there’s more need than ever for parents to have options of choice. The Child Health Clinic specialises in the holistic care of children and their families in all aspects of child health and wellbeing. The clinic provides medical and practical help with a strong emphasis on […]

Lena Kuttel, who is 49, was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer in December 2021, three months after she was meant to have her routine mammogram. She says the delay could have cost her, and she’s now sharing her story, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to encourage other women to get their mammograms […]

For many women, daily pain and discomfort is the harsh reality of living with endometriosis. The inflammatory disease affects an estimated 10 percent of Kiwi women, and with the lack of research and funding, there are barriers to getting a diagnosis. Some good news is that Endometriosis New Zealand recently announced its new […]

But for them we couldn’t stand, walk, run or dance, yet all too often, they don’t receive the attention they deserve. Feet First Podiatry have given feet the utmost attention for 27 years, and its recent move to new premises, right next door to sister company, The Shoe Room, means it’s able to […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and there are numerous different ways to get involved – from being “breast aware”, to helping to raise vital funds for breast cancer research, education and patient support… Pink Ribbon Street Appeal – Grab a bucket, get dressed up in pink and join thousands of volunteers collecting […]

New Zealand is loved for its long sunshine hours and outdoor lifestyle; however, it also has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. It is important to wear sunscreen daily and to have your skin checked by an expert in skin cancer regularly. The clinic at Mohs and Skin Cancer Specialist, […]

Exercising three times a week significantly cuts the risk of developing breast cancer, research shows. Experts looked at data from 131,000 women and found “strong evidence” that staying physically active reduced the chance of developing the disease. ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie says the study outcome is yet another piece of evidence that […]

Wine & Art 2022 is a fundraising dinner and auction to raise funds in support of Tiny Hearts – child heart research in Canterbury. Hosted by The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) in partnership with Heart Kids NZ, the November 5 event promises a night of delicious food, matching wines from the North […]