Posted by August 4th 2021
As winter rolls around once more, so too do those pesky coughs and colds. Thankfully, our local pharmacies are usually there for us to stock up on vitamin C, throat lozenges and other health aids. …
Posted by February 19th 2021
More than half of New Zealanders use either prescription eyeglasses or contacts. Sight is something we often take for granted until we need specs, but thankfully these days there are plenty of styles to choose …
Posted by December 16th 2020
It’s drilled into us the moment we’re old enough to hear it: slip, slop, slap and wrap. Be sun-smart – New Zealand summers are no joke. Come December the sun’s rays are blazing down, and …
Posted by December 9th 2020
Thousands of Kiwis lace up their sneakers and hit the gym each week. Or, if they’re very dedicated, perhaps every morning! So it’s no wonder NZ’s gym industry is so healthy! Over recent years, the …
Posted by November 19th 2020
1. Citrus fruits Get your fill of oranges, mandarins, lemons and any other citrus fruits available in spring. Vitamin C is found in excess in citrus fruits. We all know it helps fight colds and flu, …
Posted by June 30th 2020
With winter kicking in, there’s no doubt we’ll all be taking a trip to the pharmacy at some point this season. Be it for vitamin C, cough syrup or a stuffy nose remedy, pharmacies are …
Posted by February 20th 2020
According to The New Zealand Association of Optometrists, over 1 million eye exams are performed by optometrists in New Zealand each year, and 60% of people who have an eye test are prescribed glasses or …
Posted by October 21st 2019
A Canstar Blue survey into the Most Satisfied Customers Award for gyms has revealed how New Zealanders are focused on their “whole wellbeing,” rather than just calorie counting. The shift reflects a global trend toward …
Posted by February 8th 2018
If you usually find your waistline expanding during the colder months, take this advice on how to stay in shape.
