Registrations are now open for Pink Ribbon Breakfast, with Lorraine Downes asking Kiwis to invite their friends or colleagues to breakfast in May, to raise funds for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. Proceeds from this year’s Pink Ribbon Breakfasts will go towards breast cancer research, including new drug development, research into the genetic factors …
By the end of summer, 1,000 New Zealand women will be diagnosed with breast cancer – an average of eight women diagnosed every day. In response to these alarming statistics, the NZBCF is launching 1000 Tees for 1000 Women – a campaign to raise funds to create a new, tailored counselling service for women with …
Check out the latest health, food and fitness products that will help you improve your health and wellness!: Tararua Protein Hit Tararua Dairy Co. has launched Protein Hit, a delicious new fresh chocolate flavoured milk drink that is high in protein. With seven grams of protein per 100ml, Protein Hit is ideal for muscle growth …
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There’s nothing like the feeling of warm summer sun on your body, but this time of year can play havoc with your skin. The sun drying it out isn’t the only thing you have to worry about over the hottest season of the year; indoor air conditioning can also have a drying effect on your …
Persistent sneezing? Itchy, runny, stuffy nose? Watery eyes? According to allergy.org.nz, hay fever – or allergic rhinitis – affects around 20 per cent of the general population so there’s a good chance this sounds like you or someone you know! Hay fever occurs when your immune system is triggered by an allergen. You may only …
Having difficulty keeping up your energy levels even after a good night’s sleep? Here are our top tips to help energise your day. Ditch the caffeine It may feel like coffee and energy drinks help you get through sluggish moments, but after that initial burst of energy you’ll only end up worse half an hour …
A new international study into the safety of oral contraceptive pills has found no significant difference in risk between different types of birth control pill. This is good news for New Zealand women following suggestions that some contraceptive pills, such as Yaz and Yasmin, may increase risks of blood clots more than other contraceptive pills. …
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Check out the latest food products for your kitchen that will help you eat healthier at home and at work: Almond Breeze almond milk Almond Breeze is a delicious low-fat milk alternative made from almonds. Completely free from dairy, eggs, lactose, casein, peanuts and gluten, this versatile almond milk can be used in a wide …
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Check out the latest food products and appliances for your kitchen that will help you eat healthier at home and at work: New delicious dairy products from Meadow Fresh Iconic New Zealand brand Meadow Fresh has 42 new additions to its product line. Their delicious yoghurt recipe is now thicker in texture and much more …
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The effects of high blood pressure are well documented – greater risk of heart attack or stroke being top of the list. But did you know that there’s also a link between high blood pressure and a lack of good-quality sleep? At the Sleep Laboratory, located at the New Zealand Respiratory & Sleep Institute (NZRSI), …
Unexpected muscle cramps can be a pain; literally. Cramps can be caused by a range of things including dehydration, resting after intense exercise and certain medications. It can also be a symptom of magnesium deficiency; a vital mineral that regulates the body’s nerve and muscle tone. Other symptoms of magnesium deficiency include muscle tension and …
Blue September is all about raising everyone’s awareness of prostate cancer, and encouraging and supporting men to take responsibility for their health and get tested. New Zealand has one of the highest rates of prostate cancer in the world. The statistics It is the most common cancer in men and the third most common cause …
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