Exercise made easy: Rutherford Fitness Canterbury
Most Kiwis have a fitness goal amongst their New Year resolutions. But like clockwork, life catches up with us. T he team at Rutherford Fitness Canterbury have the solution to make all those excuses much harder to give in to. With their extensive range of quality cardio machines and try-before-you-buy system, you can […]
Optimising your sleep
A good sleep is the key to functioning well, however sleeping right through the night eludes many people. Here are some holistic tips to help you sleep well. Use them to balance your sleep and kick in ‘sleepy hormones’ at night. Decide which work the best for you as an individual, and incorporate […]
Being mindful
Mindfulness is about living in the moment, and being fully aware of inner and outer experiences. A deliberate action, being mindful may be applied to any number of situations, such as mindful eating, mindful exercise, and being mindful about certain processes. For anyone considering being more mindful, eating is a good start. Take, […]
Slip, slop, slap, and map
A classic Kiwi summer involves good fun, good food and good company, a lot of this taking place under the sun. More often than not, we forget to apply or reapply enough sunscreen to reduce our chance of melanoma. If this is something you are guilty of, mole mapping is the best thing […]
Go nuts!
Weight loss is never an easy nut to crack, but a handful of almonds might keep extra kilos at bay, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Examining how almonds can affect appetite, researchers found that a snack of 30-50 grams of the nut could help people cut back on […]
Life changing research grants: Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
The bugs in our tummies are being put under the microscope to see how they influence bowel cancer.This is one of eight research projects underway thanks to $824,037 of Major Projects Grants recently announced by the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation. Director Melissa Haberfield says investing in world-class research is critical, and the Foundation […]
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