Looking at eye fatigue: Anstice Optometrists
Tired? Wearing your glasses may help. That’s the advice from Dharshie Hughes of Anstice Optometrists Christchurch, for adults and youngsters too. Dharshie, optometrist and company director, says not wearing prescription glasses all day when advised to will make the eyes work harder. “You could be missing out on feeling fresher, more head focused, and in […]
Snoring versus sleep: Oraltech
More than one-quarter of all adults aged 30-70 suffer from sleep apnoea (the leading cause of snoring) and men are twice as likely as women to have the disorder. Snoring is a serious health condition, and taking that tough first step to recognise that there is an issue can cause anxiety for many people. Oraltech’s […]
The sooner the better: Beauty Progress
As we age, so too, unfortunately, does our skin. For women, the complexion tends to lose its youthful radiance and can look dull and sallow. Aging skin becomes more transparent and fragile, and takes on a sagging appearance, due to loss of elastin. However, Wendy Barker of Beauty Progress says if women seek the right […]
Researching your gift: Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
Ongoing medical research is critical the world over and now, more than ever, as scientists battle to find vaccines and cures for all manner of conditions, diseases and one particular pandemic. Covid-19 and all its variants – Beta, Delta and Omicron – have shown how important medical research is, and how much it is needed. […]
A no brainer
Former All Black Carl Hayman revealed recently that he is suffering from early onset dementia, and has joined a class action suing world rugby for failing to protect players from the dangers of head knocks. He’s not the first and won’t be the last sportsperson to suffer or to sue. A serious head injury, with […]
Skin shield on
The more we learn about the importance of everyday sun protection, the more wonderful products are being created to keep our precious skin shielded from harmful rays. It is recommended you wear face sunscreen every day, even the gloomy ones or days you are mostly indoors. Why? Because even behind the clouds and through glass […]
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