Keeping ahead of heart disease: Pacific Radiology

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is New Zealand’s number one killer, with one Kiwi dying every 90 minutes. In recent years, the number of people affected by cardiovascular disease has been on the rise globally. Early detection plays a critical role in preventing serious outcomes, and Pacific Radiology in Christchurch offers a valuable tool for this purpose […]

From fractured to functional, fast: Dudley Creek Health

Prompt patient treatment with optimal recovery is a key part of the service model at a leading Christchurch specialist treatment centre. Treating semi-acute fractures in collaboration with other medical specialists is all part of the service. Specialising in adult hand, wrist, and elbow injuries, the team at Dudley Creek Health (DCH) includes a hand therapist, […]

Putting the lens on UV rays

Slip, slop, slap, and wrap. We all know what to do to protect our body from ultraviolet (UV) rays, but what about our eyes? The sun’s harsh rays can cause damage to eyes and the sensitive skin around them, and Statistics New Zealand reports the country’s UV levels are high enough to wear daytime protection […]

Suntan, safer

It’s a gorgeously warm day, and you’re looking forward to basking in the sun. You might follow that with a game of backyard cricket or beach volleyball, or chores outside. Sounds like a dream, except the reality is that much time under the sun puts you at risk of overexposure. Mindfulness of how long we […]

Indulging intuitively

Mindful and intuitive eating is an increasingly popular way of life in New Zealand. Taking time to enjoy your meals and listening to your body’s hunger cues is as essential as it is topical. At a time when binge and undereating statistics in New Zealand are growing, having a healthy relationship with food is of […]

Stand up straight! Connect Chiropractic

Whenever posture comes up in conversation, the immediate response is often, “Oh, I have the worst posture.” It’s usually said with a mix of guilt and resignation, as though having poor posture is entirely a personal failing. The truth is that the way most of us live today makes maintaining good posture incredibly difficult, says […]