Longer lives tied to physical activity
New research shows why people live longer, and it’s likely because they are more physically active. Researchers from Harvard University in the USA used evolutionary and biomedical evidence showing that people, who evolved to live many decades after they stopped reproducing, also evolved to be relatively active in their later years. The researchers […]
Hit the trail
North Canterbury is home to a growing number of cycle trails, suitable for all ages. Here are some to try next time you’re in the area. Amberley to Leithfield 8.3km, 1 hour Stage 1 of the Amberley Area Cycle Trails (AACT) is open so you can now cycle, walk or run safely between […]
Can Clinical Pilates help you? Freedom Health Physio & Pilates
Have you noticed the recent boom in Pilates Studios opening in Christchurch? Have you been interested in giving it a go but not sure if it is right for you? Metropol talks to Cath Julius, Clinical Director of Freedom Health Physio & Pilates, about Clinical Pilates and how it can help you. What […]
Sounding it out: Veins NZ
Aneurysms happen all too often when dilated blood vessels rupture. They can prove fatal, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Consultant specialist vascular surgeon Peter Laws and the team at Christchurch Vascular Group (CVG) offer a dedicated vascular ultrasound service, that may save your life. What is an aneurysm? In Peter’s […]
Looking at eye fatigue: Anstice Optometrists
Tired? Wearing your glasses may help. That’s the advice from Dharshie Hughes of Anstice Optometrists Christchurch, for adults and youngsters too. Dharshie, optometrist and company director, says not wearing prescription glasses all day when advised to will make the eyes work harder. “You could be missing out on feeling fresher, more head focused, […]
Snoring versus sleep: Oraltech
More than one-quarter of all adults aged 30-70 suffer from sleep apnoea (the leading cause of snoring) and men are twice as likely as women to have the disorder. Snoring is a serious health condition, and taking that tough first step to recognise that there is an issue can cause anxiety for many […]
The sooner the better: Beauty Progress
As we age, so too, unfortunately, does our skin. For women, the complexion tends to lose its youthful radiance and can look dull and sallow. Aging skin becomes more transparent and fragile, and takes on a sagging appearance, due to loss of elastin. However, Wendy Barker of Beauty Progress says if women seek […]
Researching your gift: Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
Ongoing medical research is critical the world over and now, more than ever, as scientists battle to find vaccines and cures for all manner of conditions, diseases and one particular pandemic. Covid-19 and all its variants – Beta, Delta and Omicron – have shown how important medical research is, and how much it […]
A no brainer
Former All Black Carl Hayman revealed recently that he is suffering from early onset dementia, and has joined a class action suing world rugby for failing to protect players from the dangers of head knocks. He’s not the first and won’t be the last sportsperson to suffer or to sue. A serious head […]
Skin shield on
The more we learn about the importance of everyday sun protection, the more wonderful products are being created to keep our precious skin shielded from harmful rays. It is recommended you wear face sunscreen every day, even the gloomy ones or days you are mostly indoors. Why? Because even behind the clouds and […]
