Onwards and upwards
When it comes to rising above hurdles, Morgan Storrie is a dab hand. The 26-year-old…
Browsing: Health
Bush fire smoke a trigger for asthmatics
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ urges those with asthma and respiratory conditions in the…
Move for men’s health this Movember
For the past 10 years, Movember has been synonymous with the mo. While the iconic…
Rejuvenating and staying healthy during the holidays
In my time as a nutritionist, I have experienced many clients asking what to eat…
Beat your mates without training harder
For most of us the dream of competing in the Olympics is long gone and…
Sideline concussion checklist
BY NZ RUGBY Concussion can occur when a player receives an impact to the head…
Men’s health tips
This month is Blue September and with it comes an important message; time for the…
Cambridge prostate cancer support group brings guys together
Kiwi men are under seige. Prostate cancer remains the most common form of cancer for…
Is dieting the answer?
For those who want to shift a few kilos for health, or who want to…
Breathe Better September
How do you breathe better? Isn’t that something that we do naturally every day? Most…
Embracing life
Emma Kay is proof that from adversity can rise success. The motivated athlete has endured…
Take a Bite for Breast Cancer
What can you do in five minutes to improve your health? Kiwis will get the…
An athlete with endometriosis
New Zealand cyclist Kirstie James is no stranger to success. The impressive athlete has competed…
Concussion discussion
There has been significant attention paid to the occurrance of concussion in sport recently. Rugby…
Kiwi kids need to kick screens to the curb and exercise more
Half of Kiwi parents believe their children aren’t getting enough exercise, with the amount of…
Men’s Health Month – let’s talk about it
What better time to get the men in your life to take action to improve their health.…
Ignore the Viagra and reach for the coconut oil
‘Men’s health’ conjures up a variety of concepts, ranging from bulging muscles to living a…
Kiwis need to prioritise their health
New Zealand is often a poster child for a healthy lifestyle; stunning beaches, an active…
The lowdown on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Fitness Journal finds out what this form of therapy can offer to athletes and individuals.…
Spotlight on: Podiatry
Each month Fitness Journal puts the spotlight on a health profession or treatment. This month…
Trouble losing weight? Maybe it’s in your hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers that tell your body what to do. Everything that is fun…
Spotlight on: Osteopathy
Each month Fitness Journal puts the spotlight on a health profession or treatment. This month…
Vitamins: What you should know
From experience, Dr Kathleen Wills knows how to juggle a busy lifestyle. The US board…
Spotlight on: Craniosacral therapy
Each month Fitness Journal puts the spotlight on a health profession or treatment. This month…
Managing Menopause: Is Hormone Replacement Therapy for you?
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), can offer relief to many menopausal women to alleviate symptoms that…
Make your 2016 New Year’s resolution life-changing
More than 85 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail, but let’s change that for 2016.…
Kiss tongue and lip ties goodbye
Tongue tie is not always obvious. The tongue can look ENTIRELY normal to the untrained…
Anglesea Hospital begins a new initiative
Anglesea Hospital, in conjunction with Surgeons on Clarence, now offers direct access colonoscopy. New Zealand…
A little goes a long way with bone health
The National Osteoporosis Foundation predicts 47 million people are expected to suffer from low bone…
Eight tips to a healthier back
Did you know that lower back pain is rated as the number one disability worldwide?…