3M Food Safety unveils Innovative Molecular Detection System

3M Food Safety unveils Innovative Molecular Detection System for Dangerous Food borne Pathogens, Sydney, Australia, December 12 2011. Powered by an innovative combination of unique technologies – isothermal DNA amplification and bioluminescence detection – the 3M Molecular Detection System provides a solution that is fast, accurate, easy-to-use and affordable. It is pathogen testing made pure and simple.

Gymcost.co.nz Launches Yoga and Pilates Listings

Gymcost.co.nz has now extended its fitness information offering to Yoga and Pilates Studios. Not satisfied with just catering for the Gym market – Gymcost now lists Yoga and Pilates Studios throughout New Zealand. Now visitors can search for casual, concession or membership pricing for Yoga and Pilates Studios right from the comfort of their own home.

Epilepsy NZ Struggles to find Replacement Office After Earthquake

ENZ is struggling to find a replacement office in Christchurch after the last office was destroyed in the February earthquake. Prices being asked for rent in the city are well in excess of the funding budget for a non-profit organisation, such as ENZ. We are appealing for anyone who knows of any available office space in Christchurch at a charitable rate to call (03) 379 8175 or email national@epilepsy.org.nz.

Sitting is Bad For Your Health

New research from University of Western Australia shows that too much sitting at work, study or play can increase your risk of developing Bowel Cancer, regardless of your general health and fitness. This is contrary to the current advice given by oncologists which just recommends taking regular exercise.

Aucklanders learning how to run barefoot

The increased awareness of barefoot running and it’s health benefits as driven an ever increasing number of New Zealand runners to seek out guidance as to the best ways to develop their technique while improving there injury reduction through good form. Due to constant increase in requests from Auckland runners Vibram® FiveFingers® along with James Küegler are holding their 4th Auckland Natural Running Workshop on Saturday 14th May.