Finding the ‘carrot’ of your midwinter exercise
Cold, short days make it hard to implement active routines, and also reduce the willpower and motivation that help us stick to them. Using social interaction as a form of motivation is the key to maintaining healthy wellbeing this winter, according to research. The catch-ups you look forward to, where you share the stories and […]
Metropol Inspire: The pleasure of a compliment
Not everyone enjoys receiving a compliment. Often that is because they’re shy, embarrassed, want to downplay it, or just unsure how to gracefully receive it. Researchers have found several awkward ways in which people typically react to compliments. One of these is rejecting it by directly contradicting the compliment giver. An example is being complimented […]
Coping with miscarriage
Miscarriage is one of those topics that people run away from – it’s big, it’s hard, it’s sad, and it’s scary. Miscarriage affects a huge number of people in this country, ending between 10-20% of the 60,000 pregnancies per year in New Zealand. As many as 30 women and their families are affected every single […]
Imaging excellence: Beyond Radiology
Whenever the need arises for medical imaging, it is reassuring to know we have access to technology that is as cutting-edge as possible. New Zealand-owned and clinician-led Beyond Radiology use the latest state-of-the-art imaging technology. The clinic has a complete suite of imaging modalities including x-ray, CT, ultrasound and MRI, with the latest technologically advanced […]
Do you grind your teeth?
People suffering from stress or anxiety may also be grinding their teeth and clenching their jaws, unwittingly causing jaw pain. Some people don’t even realise they’re doing it, especially during their sleep. Unconscious, stress-induced teeth grinding is called bruxism, and it is relatively common. One oral surgeon in America recently estimated that it affects between […]
Breathe deep, breathe well: The Lung Mechanic
Few of us today would refute the firm evidence that warm, dry homes improve health outcomes, while cold, damp homes increase the risk of respiratory issues, such as asthma. For those suffering from asthma, breathing well is vital to help manage the condition and reduce attacks. Catherine George of The Lung Mechanic says the first […]
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