Diabetes deterrent
A marine delicacy, loved across Asia, is also proving to be a key ingredient in preventing diabetes, according to new research from an Australian university. In New Zealand, it is currently estimated that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes (predominantly type 2 diabetes) exceeds 250,000 people. Experts says that almost 60% of all cases […]
A balanced focus: Anstice Optometrists
Genetics, individual characteristics, and environment all play a role in the development of myopia (short sightedness) over time. Myopia is where the eyeball is too long or too powerful, resulting in blurred far vision, with close objects clear within a certain range. Your optometrist will identify key risk indicators for the need to slow down […]
Breathing for winter wellness: The Lung Mechanic
We all know breathing is necessary for survival, but not so well known is that when done correctly, the breath supports our immune system. We eat and talk through the mouth, but because we breathe and smell through the nose, nasal breathing is our first line of immune defence. “The structures of the nose warm, […]
A central physio hub: The Muscle People
The face of our central city has changed dramatically as the rebuild of Christchurch has progressed. We now have an urban centre with innovative and bold developments, the results of fresh ideas and big thinking. The city is far from complete yet. Another project that is causing considerable excitement in the community is the construction […]
Beating bowel cancer
Every year more than 3000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and at least 1200 people will die from the disease, making it the second most common cancer in New Zealand. June is Bowel Cancer Awareness month, and throughout Aotearoa people have been participating in the Move your Butt campaign to raise funds to help […]
Otago’s Christchurch campus celebrates 50 years: Otago, Christchurch
Over the past five decades, more than 5000 medical students, along with numerous health professional and research students, have completed their training at the city’s renowned “health university”. It’s a history of which Dean and Head of Campus Professor Suzanne Pitama (Ngāti Kahungunu/Ngāti Whare) is suitably proud. “In this, our 50th year, we celebrate both […]
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