Help For Thousands of New Zealanders Suffering in Silence
An Australian woman is hoping to combat predictions that one in four New Zealanders will suffer from some form of incontinence by 2030.
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Health Press Releases, New Zealand
Dental Health Survey Shows Kiwis Have Nothing to Smile About
Results from the recent Oral-B Powerbrush Survey show that the majority of Kiwis are suffering from the early signs of gum disease due to not brushing, flossing and rinsing regularly enough.
Hundreds of New Zealanders stretch to end Human Trafficking
Yoga Stops Traffick is held annually in more than 30 countries, this year it is held in New Zealand for the first time at over 25 locations between March 4th and March 10th.
Health Insurance Premiums Halved For Kiwi Discount Club Members
Members of Kiwi Discount Club can now save over 50% on their health insurance premiums in the first year and 30% on their premiums for the life of the contract.
Epilepsy Research Underway in the Islands
Epilepsy New Zealand today announced that it had received funding from the IBE (International Bureau for Epilepsy), the world governing body for epilepsy based in Europe, to conduct research in the Pacific Island region in 2012. This research will seek to ascertain the services available to people with epilepsy in the islands and the treatment, if any, they are receiving.
Waikato Hospital Opens Second Carpark Building
Waikato Hospital has opened a second carpark building on 23rd January 2012 in Pembroke Street opposite the Acute Services Building and the Emergency Department. It has 5 levels, parking for 218 cars, and a cafe.
Power Through Your Holidays With A Winning Smile Thanks To Oral-B
Brilliantly clean and healthy teeth are just two minutes away thanks to Oral-B and its state-of-the-art toothbrush that’s just like having a dental professional with you as you brush!
Last bookings available on retreat for those affected by cancer
“Emotional and mental healing is of extreme importance regardless of what stage one with the cancer is and regardless at what kind of the treatment one is.“ says Jasmine Kovacev, BSc, EFT expert and trainer, Personal performance and health coach.
Summer Sun Can be a Death Sentence for Kiwis
More than 500 people will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer and 80 more will die this summer according to a top New Zealand dermatologist.
How to live in peace after cancer diagnosis
A unique emotional and mental cancer healing retreat for those affected by cancer and their supporters will be held at Mana Retreat Centre at Coromandel, New Zealand, from 11th to 18th January.
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.
Why Coconut Sugar should be the First Choice sweetener for the Athlete
In the competitive world of sport every little morsel of food that goes past our lips can either gain you competitive advantage + or disadvantage – . When training technique and genetic potential are multiplied with mental attitude there is only one other major variable left – fuel.
International Life Coaching Phenomenon takes off in Gisborne
The ‘Life Coaching’ phenomenon has taken off in Gisborne thanks to a start-up business launched by Wainui local, Louisa Chapman. The new trend involves having a personal coach who works in partnership with individuals and organisations through regular sessions in a supportive and confidential environment.
P&G Announces First Ever New Zealand Corporate Brand Campaign
Kiwis are set to become more familiar with where some of their favourite brands come from thanks to a new corporate brand campaign set to kick off this weekend by Procter & Gamble.
Thousands of Kiwis Needlessly Suffering Incontinence in Silence
Hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders over the age of 15 are suffering from some form of incontinence, costing the country billions of dollars every year.
Get Back To Nature with BIOM by ECCO
Get back to nature this summer season with the new BIOM – Natural Motion range by ECCO – shoes that let you run, walk and train the way nature intended!
Coastguard Launches Lifejacket Awareness Day
Coastguard’s Northern Region is launching its inaugural Lifejacket Awareness Day on October 30th to tackle the high number of drownings in the area.
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.
Warning over Misleading Sunbed Claims
The Commerce Commission has cautioned the sunbed industry against overstating benefits of sunbed use, and understating the risks.