3x a week
Exercising three times a week significantly cuts the risk of developing breast cancer, research shows. Experts looked at data from 131,000 women and found “strong evidence” that staying physically active reduced the chance of developing the disease. ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie says the study outcome is yet another piece of evidence that exercise is […]
Fundraising with heart: Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
Wine & Art 2022 is a fundraising dinner and auction to raise funds in support of Tiny Hearts – child heart research in Canterbury. Hosted by The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) in partnership with Heart Kids NZ, the November 5 event promises a night of delicious food, matching wines from the North Canterbury Wine […]
Eyeing the problem: Anstice Optometrists
A child’s eye test can be an anxious experience, so it is important for the optometrist to be informative throughout the eye assessment. None do it better than Anstice Optometrists. “You did such a wonderful job with Zeke to help him feel calm and relaxed, and you were so welcoming and kind to me as […]
Natural remedies
Nikki Warren, an Australian fertility naturopath and medical herbalist is one of the eight to 13 percent of women who suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). She shares her tips for successfully living with PCOS, and for increasing fertility. Eat a diet with plenty of protein and good fats and low in carbohydrates. Eat organically […]
Feeling exhausted?
If you have been struggling with fatigue – you definitely aren’t alone. Figuring out what is causing fatigue is important, perhaps it is burnout or Long-Covid? With a similar list of symptoms, it may be hard to tell. Long-COVID While there is still limited research and evidence into Long-Covid, there are a few things health […]
Wellbeing centre one year on: Flow Wellbeing
Of all the things to do in a Global Pandemic, opening a Wellbeing Centre was what five amazing women did. Tanya, Mel, Victoria, Greta and Keishana reflect on the journey so far. “Wellbeing was at the forefront of people’s minds and was the very thing they needed to get them through the pandemic,” says Tanya. […]