Metropol Inspire: Harnessing the power of experience

Championing change in mental healthcare are two researchers from University of Canterbury, who hope to transform the service provided by working with those who have experienced it firsthand. Adopting a new way of researching the mental healthcare service is proving beneficial for UC public health Senior Lecturer Dr Kaaren Mathias and Associate Professor and investigator […]

Elevating health and community: the Kind Foundation

Making a difference in the world is the specific purpose of an exciting new gym that has just opened in Christchurch. Operating an incredible fitness centre and promoting good health, with members who value their membership and engage with others, while empowering the community, is Elevate Fitness’ way of doing that.“All our earnings are returned […]

Your perfect matcha

If you have seen people walking out of the coffee shop with a green-coloured drink, or heard those around you talk about switching their morning coffee for matcha, you’re not alone. When Gwyneth Paltrow took to Instagram to rave about her matcha latte at a New York City coffee shop in 2015, the craze began […]

Stay fit and healthy with team sports: Pacific Radiology

Did you know that team sports can do more than just help you stay fit? A  team sport can help you and your children learn vital life skills including teamwork, self-control, leadership, and decision making. Rugby, our national sport, can teach these skills and more. Here in Canterbury rugby is more than just a game, […]

Two minute bowel cancer check

Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand, with over 1200 people dying each year, as many as breast and prostate cancer combined. June has been Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder for Kiwis to learn the symptoms and take action this winter. “We are losing far too many […]

Managing muscle soreness

More people are hitting the gym and engaging in strength-based training than ever before. Exercise New Zealand findings show that in the first half of 2024, the industry saw a surge of new members, with most clubs reporting a 5% growth compared with 2023. The most common activity is strength training, followed closely by group […]