Resilience in action
Resilience and wellbeing have recently gone from fuzzy buzzwords, to being recognised as extremely important concepts that we need to not only respect, but master, as our health and safety has been threatened. So we caught up with one of the country’s leading academics specialising in the area, adjunct fellow at the University […]
Building trust
Recent Australian research has found that ‘trust’ is the foundation of all human connections. The same research showed that while there are people and professions trusted for their honesty, equally there are people and organisations that are distrusted. “This goes to the heart of corporate culture and governance for every company,” (partner content from Roy […]
The ‘fast’ life
Much positive research has been done on intermittent fasting (IF); used for thousands of years for mental clarity and health, it’s safe and effective. But it’s hard, right? New Zealand researchers have found a way to manage spikes in hunger during the fasting period and overeating as we enter an eating cycle. Developed by Plant […]
What’s on in Kaiapoi?
Whether you’re local, new in town or looking for a day trip for the family, there’s something for everyone in this bustling township. Kaiapoi Fun Run Date: Sunday 8 March Location: Kaiapoi Borough School (Raven Quay)It’s time to get your run on! The Kaiapoi Fun Run is a community event that you can […]
A blissful life: Merivale Retirement Village
Opened in April of this year, Merivale Retirement Village is a superb, aesthetically stunning and brand new complex offering the ultimate in luxurious comfort for its residents. Set in Merivale, one of our city’s leafiest, most established and sought after suburbs, with convenient and easy access to doctors, dentists, lawyers and other professional […]
Dr Lucy Hone talks resilience
Ten years ago, during the time of the Global Financial Crisis, Lucy Hone (now Dr Lucy Hone) couldn’t turn on the news or pick up a newspaper without being told we need to be resilient and that the economy needs to be resilient. “I wondered, does anyone actually know what this word means?” she says […]
Better to treat osteoporosis than ignore it: Oxford Women’s Health
With safe and effective treatments now available for osteoporosis, people with the condition should make sure it is treated so that they can stay strong and well, according to Oxford Women’s Health Endocrinologist Anna Fenton. “Often people try and turn a blind eye to it, even when they know they have reduced bone […]
Helping you help yourself: Transform You Coaching
Fifteen years ago, Karen Parker, a registered nurse, wife and mother, approached a life coach to help with some challenges in her life at that time. “My coach helped me change how I was thinking and what I was doing and that transformed my life completely,” Karen says. “As a nurse, I could […]
The heart of happiness: Beauty Progress
“How did it get late so soon?” said Dr Seuss, a relatable sentiment as we operate on fast forward through busy days. Tasks on the to-do lists multiply and the most important job of all – looking after ourselves – can get left behind. When busy days become frantic weeks, we can move from thriving, […]
Bridging ‘Sex Ed’ Gaps
Is ‘sex ed’ failing the #metoo generation? It’s a question that is being asked by a Canterbury education expert. Navigating contemporary gender issues is already complicated for our young people and New Zealand’s traditional sexuality education is not keeping up, according to University of Canterbury Associate Professor Kathleen Quinlivan. Gender fluidity, consent, exposure […]