A worthy reason to run!
You can’t run it naked, but your joy will be unconfined as you gambol your way over the gentle rolling hills, serene shady valleys and ‘a-year-in-Provence’-worthy vineyards of Pegasus Bay Winery, to help raise funds for Canterbury’s own world-renowned New Zealand Brain Research Institute. The gorgeous and fun Vine Run […]
Does concussion stop the brain cleansing?: Gill Redden Cranio
A clean brain that is well fed and nourished is a healthy brain that fights off dementia and other cognitive disorders. Concussions occur as the result of a traumatic blow to the head. This causes the brain and supporting membranes to bounce, twist and get damaged inside the skull. Developments […]
Exercising into your 40s and beyond: Freedom Health
From increased bone density to better muscle mass and heart health, there is no doubt that exercise is an important part of staying healthy for women who are 40 and beyond. Cath Julius, Clinical Director at Freedom Health Physio and Pilates, gives a few simple tips for making exercise work for you. […]
Reasons to head beachside
Psychologists and health researchers are constantly finding more science-backed reasons why we should spend time outside. As the temperatures heat up, we’ve found some of our own. Encourages exercise When you’re hanging out outside, chances are you’re going to be logging some exercise and we all know the benefits we can […]
Growing families: Genea Oxford Fertility
One of the founders of fertility services in Canterbury is returning from Australia to become Genea Oxford Fertility’s Medical Director. Fertility specialist Dr Pete Benny, who is currently the Medical Director of Monash IVF NSW and an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, will return to Christchurch to […]
Saving lives: TriEx
TriEx has been a leading health provider for the three (tri) areas of service excellence (ex) in Health, Safety and Occupational Hygiene in New Zealand for more than 30 years. Offering First Aid training in both Christchurch and Auckland, the team acknowledges that each workplace has different first aid […]
The best beauty collection: NewMe
NewMe is all about you. NewMe is an online website designed to make it easy to find and select some of the best health, beauty, activewear and fitness products from New Zealand and around the globe. AllyMaXX, founder of NewMe, is passionate about helping women just like her. Ally has […]
Supporting your fitness journey: Bodyfix
Bodyfix was established in 2011 by a group of health and fitness professionals as a space for anyone and everyone to feel supported and empowered. Today, the boutique gym has more than 39 group classes per week, with something for all ages, abilities and fitness levels. Members enjoy the unique range of […]
Prep your feet for summer: The Shoe Room
“We only have one pair of feet.” That may seem an obvious statement, but inherent in it is the message that we need to take care of those feet if they are to serve us as well as possible throughout our lives. Therefore, we really should be pampering our feet […]
Mike King supporting suicide study
This World Suicide Prevention Day, Mike King and the mental health charity The Key to Life Charitable Trust are launching a new study into the final letters or messages left by victims of suicide. The study is the first of its kind in New Zealand and will look to find […]
