As with each year here in New Zealand, winter comes, the temperature significantly drops, and many of us face a cold home at a time when we should be relying on the warmth and comfort in our homes to see us through the cold months. However, for some, homes may not provide the respite they …
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When it comes to reducing excess fat, there are various options available on the market today that go far beyond the traditional recommendations such as diet and exercise – because let’s face it – this advice doesn’t work so well or go so smoothly for everyone. Thankfully, advancements in technology and the growing demand …
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If you’re new to the world of cosmetic injectables, knowing what you should use, where and for what can be really confusing – especially when many people don’t even share that they have any cosmetic treatments done in the first place. As you do more research, you’ll likely be presented with two common options: botox …
Recurring shin pain every time you run or try to be proactive about your health? You’re not alone. Shin splints are a common pain that affects the front of the shin bones, being very frustrating for both sports players and those just wanting to enjoy a casual evening jog. If you’re a runner, you …
Osteoporosis – it’s only something I have to worry about when I’m very old, if ever, right? There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to osteoporosis, with the humbling reality being that it’s a global health epidemic, as stated by the World Health Organization (WHO). Currently, more than 200 million people worldwide suffer …
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The Achilles tendon is the largest in the human body, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. It plays a crucial role in walking, running and jumping. However, an Achilles tendon rupture can occur when the tendon is stretched beyond its capacity, causing a partial or complete tear. This injury is common among athletes …
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Concussions can affect any of us when we least expect it – whether it’s getting hit with a ball as we stand on the side of our child’s soccer match, accidentally knocking our heads on a protruding shelf in our home, or being involved in a car accident. During this event, your brain shakes or …
While there are a range of factors that can influence the success of a surgical procedure that are well outside of our control, like the severity of our injury or problem or the skill of our surgeons, there’s one important predictor of our health outcomes and recovery that we can control: our recovery. Specifically, targeted …
Best known as the brown-red-irregular spots on your skin that can raise alarm bells and put your health at risk, melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can lead to fatal outcomes if it’s not detected and treated early. New Zealanders are particularly at risk, with approximately 4000 new cases diagnosed every year, …
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Just like our vision, our hearing is one of the senses that many people take for granted, despite just under 10% of New Zealanders aged 15 years and older having some degree of hearing loss in at least one ear. This number rises with age, with approximately 49.5% of kiwi adults aged 75 years and …
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