Does good sleep hygiene really protect your brain?
In this day and age, the culture of being constantly ‘plugged in’ to our busy life or social media has lead to the increasing problem of poor sleep and insomnia. However, the more concerning factor is on what the poor sleep hygiene is doing to our brain. To watch the video, click here.
Did you know….?
Chronic pain not only affects the body but also the mind. So next time when you meet someone with chronic pain, make sure you give them a little TLC for their mental health as well.
Find out how to make your stress a “positive” one!
Despite chronic stress is not a great state to be in and a public health enemy, it has been suggested in research that how you think and how you act can transform your experience of stress.
Postural Hygiene Tips for World Spine Day!
World Spine Day is on the 16th October every year which is officially yesterday here in NZ but it is bound to be 16th October somewhere in the world. Here are some handy tips about postural hygiene for when you are at your desk (which you are probably at right now reading this).
The dos and don’ts about exercise when suffering from back pain
If you think treating a back pain means going to bed or taking it easy, you couldn’t be more wrong. Check out the article to find out the dos and don’ts about exercising when you have back pain. For the full article, click here.
Sometimes less is more…
Are you really getting the services you need for the benefit of your health? Do you and your health practitioner really need the barrage of tests and treatments? Is it doing more harm than good? A coalition of medical colleges and societies is warning of a surge in unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures in the health system. The ‘Choosing …
Going home from the doctor empty handed isn’t necessarily a bad thing…
An Auckland University researcher says New Zealand needs to cut its antibiotic use in half and quickly. A recent study found Kiwis are over-consuming the drugs, making them ineffective and costing the country more and more each year. For more information please click here.
How healthy living nearly killed me
Healthy living these days is not an easy achievement. Are you being unhealthy? Can you be too healthy? It all depends on how you define being healthy. Watch how AJ Jacobs go on his journey to discover what it meant to be healthy for him and maybe it will inspire you to go on your own journey to find the healthiest you! To …