Metropol Inspire: Cold weather & connections
Cold weather calls for cocooning up inside. It’s nice to be cosy and warm, yet this can have a negative impact on our social wellbeing. Studies show that cold temperatures can often bring notions of detachment from our social support networks. We tend to favour staying inside over attending events, catching up with friends and […]
Putting the spotlight on social burnout
There is constant pressure to be busy. Sometimes keeping up with every social event, scheduling consistent time with friends and family, answering each message, and being the ultimate parent or grandparent leads to exhaustion. Call it social burnout, social fatigue, introvert burnout or introvert hangover. According to an international study, social and extroverted behaviour often […]
First Rare Disorders Strategy
The release of New Zealand’s Rare Disorders Strategy marks a significant moment for people living with often debilitating conditions. Having such a strategy is huge for the rare disorder community, as it means recognition and acknowledgement, says Rare Disorders NZ Board Chair James McGoram. “It marks the first time we have high level documented intention […]
Controlling bacteria
A team of New Zealand scientists has published research in the renowned international journal, Nature, after collaborating to tell the story of a microscopic arms race. Postdoctoral fellow Dr Nils Birkholz (University of Otago) studies bacteria-fighting viruses called phages, widely considered as the next step to controlling antibiotic-resistant bacteria in food production and human health. […]
The snail trail
Snail mucin is considered a wonder beauty treatment by many who have embraced its use, backed by various laboratory studies. Because snail mucin is packed with hyaluronic acid, research has shown its use can benefit cell cultures, possibly enhancing collagen and elastin production. Claims include that its antioxidants help to reduce signs of aging such […]
Immigration medical needs: Christchurch Immigration Health
Immigration involves numerous boxes being ticked, including various medical requirements. C hristchurch Immigration Health is a purpose-developed clinic, specifically designed to meet the needs of its clients and of Immigration New Zealand. “We are a one-stop shop for all immigration medical needs,” says Dr Lisa Amin. “Everything needed can be performed on the day in […]
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