Health & Wellness

Although surgical methods are an option to reduce incontinence in dangerously obese women...

Four out of five New Zealanders will suffer from Back Pain during their lifetime, costing ACC more than $300m per year and being the second most common cause of sick days off work.

According to 'Eat right by your blood type', there are some people whose bodies prefer a semi-vegetarian lifestyle.

The Japanese have one of the lowest rates of cardiovascular disease and related conditions in the world. Perhaps one of their secrets is natto.

Despite much research and development to formulate hypoallergenic skin care products there is always a small percentage of the population that presents with skin irritations and allergic contact dermatitis.

Bruce Thomson, massage therapist and Pilates instructor of Invercargill, was in Christchurch last week being interviewed by CTV. He spoke about the benefits of seated exercise and gentle, smooth movement with body alignment.

This Queens Birthday Weekend marks the launch of Bowel Cancer Awareness Week and was today celebrated in right royal fashion; educating New Zealanders on how to test for bowel cancer from the comfort of their own throne.

Winter poses special challenges for mature skin. The biggest challenges result from being exposed to several different climates and temperatures every day.

Did you know that the number of nutrients we need from our food actually increases as we grow older?

Many of us have heard something about homeopathy but what is it, really? Over the last 10 years, homeopathic remedies have increasingly come into the mainstream. You may have even tried one without realising it.