House work can always wait
When it comes to juggling family and work, there’s no secret formula, says life and wellness coach Gemma McCaw. She is used to balancing family, and work, especially with the arrival in April of baby daughter Ella. “There are times when you feel like you’re nailing it, and other times when the balance feels totally […]
Highlighting rare disorders
New Zealand’s rare disorders organisation is advocating a national framework be established to support its cause. A recent virtual roundtable of international experts found that New Zealand lags behind most other comparable OECD countries in supporting persons living with a rare disorder. New Zealand offers no planned pathways for clinical care, and little guidance for […]
Get ready for ills and chills
Ensure you and your medicine cabinet are prepared for winter and the common ailments that come with it. Follow these tips from Health Navigator New Zealand to be ready: Clean out your medicine cabinet Discard expired medications to avoid confusion and ensure you have the necessary medicines when you are unwell. Dispose of them properly […]
Have a hernia? Don’t wait and see: The Hernia Clinic
The Hernia Clinic in Christchurch specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of hernias. Metropol spoke to hernia surgeon Ross Roberts who had some salutary advice for people with this disorder. His message – if you are diagnosed with a groin hernia, don’t adopt a strategy of wait and see what happens with it in the […]
Luxury hospital care: Holly Lea
The new boutique care centre at Holly Lea Village provides an exceptional setting for those with higher-level needs. Moving to a retirement village can be a transformative lifestyle choice, and that is precisely what sets Holly Lea Village apart. A single visit to this remarkable village is all it takes to ignite contemplation and enthusiasm […]
Hallucinations in Parkinson’s research
A Canterbury researcher has been awarded funding to investigate hallucinations in people with Parkinson’s disease. Dr Kyla-Louise Horne was just 16 years old when her grandma, who had Parkinson’s disease, passed away. Now, 16 years later, she’s dedicating her research to improving the lives of those who suffer from the debilitating brain disorder, for which […]
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