Health & Wellbeing

Breastfeeding is a natural part of life but often doesn’t come naturally at all. Most women struggle at some point in their breastfeeding journey, and few mums manage to achieve the recommended six months of exclusive breastfeeding. With new mums inundated with the public health message ‘breast is best’, the pressure and feelings […]

Research that aims to improve the lives of people living with the experience of disability is now one step closer to creating real, much-needed change right here in Christchurch. The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) recently announced the recipient of their inaugural Emerging Researcher Fellowship, Dr Johnny Bourke from The Burwood Academy. It […]

Great vision is proven to be essential for effective learning, but new research confirms the impacts of vision beyond the classroom. Good eyesight allows us to reach our full developmental potential, says optometrist Penny McCracken of Anstice Optometrists. “This is especially true for school-aged children who are growing and learning fast,” she says. […]

Draining the lymph system is believed to help improve blood flow, circulation, energy, and the immune system, to relieve stress, and speed up surgery recovery. It’s also credited with improving skin elasticity, digestion, weight loss, hormonal imbalances and reducing cellulite, constipation, bloating, puffiness, and water retention. Lymphatic drainage massage involves bringing fluid stuck […]

People seeking peer-to-peer mental health and addiction support are now able to connect more easily online with Aotearoa’s largest peer-led organisation, Mind and Body, after it launched its new website. The website includes information and contact forms for various support, advocacy, training and consultancy services. Peer-led services are delivered by people who have […]

Exercising regularly is good for people’s immune systems, with research suggesting that it may even lower the risk of upper respiratory infections, such as the common cold. ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie suggests that even 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week is enough to bring about benefits. He says exercise […]

Fancy a weekend away with the blokes? A chance for adventure, camaraderie, and male bonding? Then head to this year’s Men’s Muster Fiordland from 25 to 27 August. The name says it all. This is a weekend where men’s health issues will be to the fore, but there will also be plenty of […]

Good health allows us to enjoy life and get the most out of our days. But waking up feeling good every day is often something that can seem out of reach. Finding the right health advice and care is at times confusing and difficult. On a mission to change health outcomes in the […]

June has been Men’s Health Month and throughout New Zealand organisations, community groups and individuals have been working hard to ensure that all Kiwi men are supported and empowered to live healthier, happier, longer lives. One of these is the registered charity Men’s Health Trust, whose chair, Pulotu Selio Solomon, notes that from […]

Here are some tips from Metropol to motivate you this winter: Find an exercise partner or group By exercising with a partner or group, there’s some social pressure to show up. Exercise buddies also provide social support, camaraderie and distraction from bad weather. If exercising at home, try joining a live class on […]