Wellness retreats this winter
Ready to recharge and invest in yourself this winter? A wellness retreat might be just what you need. As the chill sets in, there’s no better time to press pause and focus on your wellbeing. Winter retreats offer the perfect escape, giving you the chance to unwind, reset, and reconnect with your body […]
Find your feel-good factor by Margie Foster, Inspire Me Women
Isn’t it funny how, as you get older, you start measuring your wellbeing in the most unexpected ways? Now, I’m not saying I think about sex all the time (although, let’s be honest, it’s a decent hobby), yet I have noticed when I’m feeling good — like really good — sex is often […]
The beauty of ageing: Sol Spa
“Ageing is an honour,” says beauty therapist Natalie Gibson who is helping the industry shift to promoting self-love over fear. “We live in a world that isn’t used to seeing true skin and that beautiful expression of emotion. There is so much beauty that comes with the ageing process – we shouldn’t be […]
Feeling the burn
Acid reflux can make life a misery but there is a way out. Most of us know that unpleasant burning sensation in the chest. While it’s commonly called heartburn (acid reflux or mate taratarawai), the problem is actually in your oesophagus. According to the Healthify New Zealand, it’s caused by acid leaking up […]
Seek help from the experts: Reform Radiology
If you experience a sports-related injury, imaging diagnostics can provide critical information and help with effective treatment and recovery. Sports medical imaging uses specialised imaging techniques such as MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, and x-rays to diagnose and assess sports-related injuries. This can provide detailed insights into the type and extent of the injury, […]
Switch off
New research has revealed many Kiwis are checking notifications on their devices up to 50 times an hour, contributing to a whopping 88% feeling stressed by bedtime. The pressure to stay connected is constant, with at least a quarter (27%) of Kiwis receiving notifications until the moment they go to sleep, according to new research. […]
Eying up education: Anstice Optometrists
A recent study on New Zealand school children showed that 30 percent of Year 2 children suffered from a visual condition likely affecting their academic performance. Pre-school vision screening, while effective at detecting severe visual conditions, does not screen children for reading vision. Problems with close-range focus can lead to decreased reading rate, […]
The hidden risks of hearing loss
Creeping in at a gradual pace, hearing loss eventually impacts us all – with alarming side effects that can overpower our ‘she’ll be right’ mindset. So why does the social stigma remain? An August 2024 report quotes the New Zealand Audiological Society saying that hearing loss has significant implications for an individual’s social, […]
Nurturing relationships: Margie Foster
Relationships are the heart of life, and like a plant, they need nurturing to thrive. BY MARGIE FOSTER, Inspire Me Women. My husband and I have a few simple, practical ways to keep our relationship strong, and I’d love to share some of these with you. The quarterly reset: A time to pause, […]
The sound of change: Bellbird Hearing
One in six New Zealanders is affected by hearing loss, and many do not seek help. March is World Hearing Awareness Month, so the time to break the stigma is now. This year’s theme to increase awareness – “Changing mindsets: empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all,” promotes […]
