Exploring osteoarthritis myths: Freedom Health
Despite osteoarthritis being one of the most common lifestyle diseases, many myths as to the best treatment options still abound. We speak to Cath Julius, Physiotherapist and Registered GLA:D Osteoarthritis Program Provider to debunk some common myths. Myth 1. My joint is “worn out” so I have to rest it. For many years, […]
Experience Flow Wellbeing
In 2011 Flow Hot Yoga was formed with the intention to bring Christchurch people together through yoga. It was opened by leading yoga teacher Donna Farhi, aka the “teacher of teachers”. Eleven years later this popular yoga studio outgrew its Mandeville Street site and in October last year, Donna Farhi returned to open […]
Burnout busters
Burnout is a word being used increasingly in relation to work, sport and even coping with home life. One way to prevent or deal with burnout is to set boundaries. Sometimes that may seem difficult, but persevere; it’s worth the effort. Here are some suggestions from the team at Metropol. Start small Try […]
Ear care: Hear Again
Ask anyone suffering from a hearing impairment how it affects their day-to-day life and invariably the answer will be difficulty understanding conversation in a group situation and feelings of isolation. To be in a room packed with people but be cut off from the conversations going on around you can be frustrating and […]
Hula your way to fitness
Weighted hula hoops have come out as one of the biggest international fitness trends this year. Other trends gaining plenty of enthusiasts include ZUU, stroller fitness, reverse running and trapeze classes. They were revealed in a new study by UK-based PureGym, which analysed worldwide Google search data for over 100 different fitness trends […]
Longer lives tied to physical activity
New research shows why people live longer, and it’s likely because they are more physically active. Researchers from Harvard University in the USA used evolutionary and biomedical evidence showing that people, who evolved to live many decades after they stopped reproducing, also evolved to be relatively active in their later years. The researchers […]
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