Health & Wellness

A winter weekend walk destination

By David Mallowes The Tasman Holiday Park Miranda hot pools are our favourite weekend away destination,about 45 minutes from Pukekohe. Yes, the public hot pools...

Fletcher’s new lease on life 

A trip to the USA is helping Fletcher Erdos and his family return to a new normal. Fletcher was diagnosed with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy...

Counting the beats – bingo fundraiser to assist hospice

Beats by Bingo is set to benefit Franklin Hospice. The popular game will help raise much needed funds, hospice manager Alison Daldy says. “Beats by...

Art show brings community together

Artistic talent and flair were proudly on display for all to see at Karaka Lifestyle Estate last month. Karaka Lifestyle Estate Sales Manager Stephanie Rodgers...

 Bariatric surgery and its effect on bone health

By Bone & Body Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for obesity and can significantly improve obesity- related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension...

A clearer future for Pacific eye care

A quiet but remarkable change is taking place across the Pacific, bringing hope to thousands of people at risk of losing their sight. Among those...

Pharmac strengthens patients’ voice

A new Community and Patient Advisory Committee has been created to improve communication between Pharmac and its patients, says Associate Health Minister David Seymour. “We’ve...

Medications affecting bone health

Many medications can reduce bone density, especially with long-term use.  Those most at risk are older adults, post-menopausal women, people on high-dose therapy and...

Mobile phone-sized defibrillator a life-saver

Hato Hone St John has launched a next-generation LifeBeat Mini Defibrillator, making life-saving treatment more accessible during cardiac arrests. It says the LifeBeat Mini packs...

The elephant in the room

By Mike King, founding ambassador, I Am Hope Foundation Every now and then I come across a statistic that stops me in my tracks....