New mental health website
People seeking peer-to-peer mental health and addiction support are now able to connect more easily online with Aotearoa’s largest peer-led organisation, Mind and Body, after it launched its new website. The website includes information and contact forms for various support, advocacy, training and consultancy services. Peer-led services are delivered by people who have lived experience […]
Five times a week
Exercising regularly is good for people’s immune systems, with research suggesting that it may even lower the risk of upper respiratory infections, such as the common cold. ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie suggests that even 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week is enough to bring about benefits. He says exercise is beneficial […]
Men’s Muster to deliver serious health messages
Fancy a weekend away with the blokes? A chance for adventure, camaraderie, and male bonding? Then head to this year’s Men’s Muster Fiordland from 25 to 27 August. The name says it all. This is a weekend where men’s health issues will be to the fore, but there will also be plenty of activities to […]
Because your health matters: The Herb Centre
Good health allows us to enjoy life and get the most out of our days. But waking up feeling good every day is often something that can seem out of reach. Finding the right health advice and care is at times confusing and difficult. On a mission to change health outcomes in the community is […]
Raising awareness of men’s health
June has been Men’s Health Month and throughout New Zealand organisations, community groups and individuals have been working hard to ensure that all Kiwi men are supported and empowered to live healthier, happier, longer lives. One of these is the registered charity Men’s Health Trust, whose chair, Pulotu Selio Solomon, notes that from age 40 […]
Motivate and move it
Here are some tips from Metropol to motivate you this winter: Find an exercise partner or group By exercising with a partner or group, there’s some social pressure to show up. Exercise buddies also provide social support, camaraderie and distraction from bad weather. If exercising at home, try joining a live class on Zoom or […]
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