About 99 percent of the people who start marathons finish them. That’s an astoundingly high number ...
Health & Wellness
Articles about our health and wellbeing, mind, emotions, keeping fit, your hearing, eyesight and dental needs, natural remedies and keeping vital.
Fly through the day
You know that sluggish feeling when you arrive jet-lagged after a long flight? Or that feeling ...
Baby boomers providing demand in Kiwi fitness market
New Zealand is seeing a substantial increase in demand from the older ageing population for fitness, ...
Fats or carbs? (Part 1)
I am not a big fan of 'diets', but believe that a long term sensible and healthy eating approach holds the true key to maintaining the correct weight you desire.
No nutritional benefits of milk in light-proof bottles
Despite claims light-proofed containers protect the vitamins in milk, Consumer NZ testing reveals there’s little difference in nutrient ...
Could your daily aspirin be hurting your health?
Whether you’re nursing a headache or trying to minimise the risk of a heart attack, aspirin ...
Menopause and mood
Many women often experience irritability, tearfulness, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, lack of energy, poor concentration and mood ...
The vitamins you may be lacking as you age
As you age, your body loses its ability to absorb nutrients. Basically, this means that the ...
Should I visit a Dr for my knee pain? 6 questions to ask yourself
Experiencing chronic discomfort and pain in one or both of your knees? Noticing a new sound ...
Menopause and vaginal health
Have you ever discussed your vaginal health with your GP or other health care provider? Estrogen ...