Are you semipermanently feeling tired, unwell and have an upset stomach? This week is Coeliac Awareness Week (May 26 – June 1); one in every 100 New Zealanders are affected by Coeliac disease, yet the majority of sufferers don’t even know they have the condition! What is Coeliac disease? Coeliac disease is a permanent intolerance …
New research by consumer information programme Cheers! has shown that we don’t know how much we’re pouring – or drinking – and are worryingly underestimating how big a standard drink actually is. Three out of every five Kiwis can pick a standard drink out of a lineup – can you? Standard drinks – The statistics …
If you’re underweight and trying to raise the number on the scales, the experience can be just as difficult as someone trying to lose weight. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not just a matter of eating all junk food in sight! Doing so will just add empty calories to your diet that could very well …
New Zealand is a nation of ‘dentaphobics’ with many Kiwis saying they would rather bump into an ex-partner, be caught with their fly undone or walk out of a bathroom with toilet paper stuck to their shoe than visit the dentist according to a new survey conducted by Oral-B. What the Oral-B Dentophobia survey stats …
Hair thinning is an issue that affects one in two of us, yet it still seems to be one of those topics that few people like to talk about. Hair thinning can have devastating psychological effects on sufferers, and although it’s often associated as an side-effect for men, did you know that hair thinning is …
Keeping up your motivation through the summer break can feel like hard work, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are some ways you can take control of your health and fitness to come out of your holidays feeling motivated for the year ahead. Take the time to plan You can’t ‘find’ time to exercise, …
December is upon us and with it comes the holiday season; more beer, more wine, more extravagant foods… more food in general! All that eating and partying can play havoc with our usual stress levels, diet and fitness routines, so we’ve come up with our top tips to help you stay healthy over the holidays. …
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When was the last time you went to the optometrist for an eye test? Do you give your eyes enough rest from screens during the day? Keeping your eyes healthy is one of those things that many of us forget to bother with once we’re past school or university (as soon as we don’t have …
For expectant mums, exercise was once considered risky. But now, most pregnancy specialists agree that regular, mild to moderate exercise not only supports a healthy pregnancy, but also leads to healthier babies and encourages lifelong healthy habits. I suggest speaking with your doctor, doula or midwife before beginning any type of exercise routine to be …
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October is Breast Cancer Action Month, and even though it can be a pretty scary subject, it’s important for us ladies to learn about the dangers of breast cancer and how to look out for warning signs. There are a number of activities happening this month to raise breast cancer awareness. This includes the Our …
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We all know that smoking can have take a serious toll on the inside of your body, but what about the outside? If you’re a smoker and you knew more about the effects smoking can have on your appearance, would it add motivation for you to give up? If so, read on! The effects of …
Every year, we’re told to Slip (on a t-shirt), Slop (on some sunscreen), Slap (on a hat) and Wrap (on some sunglasses) – and there’s good reason for it too. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Aotearoa. Around 67,000 new cases are reported each year*, resulting in more than 250 deaths …