Arm Toning Exercises
Working the arm muscles is a guaranteed way to firm up. These essential arm toning exercises might prove challenging at first, but stick with them – increasing the number of repetitions as they get easier – and you’ll never shy away from short sleeves again. Download it and put on your wall or fridge!
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Quick Relief From Back Pain
Ow, my back hurts!’ How many of us wish we never had
to utter those words again? Rest up for a couple of days
while taking some ibuprofen or naproxen sodium to ease
swelling and relieve the pain. And try these fast-acting
solutions for immediate relief.
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Are you on a fast track for a heart attack?
Mark Noakes was just 45 when he suffered a life-altering heart attack in early 2006. Despite a family history of heart disease and a stressful job, he was slack about his health and, looking back now, he can see why it happened.
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All About Hearing Loss
In today’s jarringly noisy world, more than 400,000 New Zealanders report having trouble hearing. Here’s what you can do
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Four Numbers to Track Every Day
What is the best way to find out whether you’ve adopted enough new, healthy habits to make a difference? That’s easy – just use this simple, daily tracking system.
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10 Steps to a Healthier Heart
Even if you follow just the first seven tips (and don’t smoke, of course), you’ll reduce the chance of having a heart attack by as much as 90% compared to a typical person your age!
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Don't be shy
Even if you’ve never felt this shy, chances are you know someone who has. The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand estimates that about one in ten New Zealanders has a social phobia.
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Quiz: Don't Be Shy
If you answer ‘yes’ to four or more of these statements, Susie Rotch says, shyness is likely causing you problems.
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Organ Donation
FAQ and common family concerns about organ donation answered
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Tame Your Blood Sugar - Forever!
It’s everyone’s key to feeling good and shedding kilos. Discover seven surprisingly simple rules – and one magic ingredient
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Get Your Blood Glucose Under Control
Recent research shows that blood glucose isn't just an issue for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Anyone on a roller-coaster ride of blood glucose ups and downs runs the risk of heart disease and other serious health problems. Here are some steps to help you stabilise your blood glucose, and the pitfalls you need to avoid.
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Weight Loss Facts and Advice
13 Things You Never Knew About Your Weight
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Quitting Time
Kicking the smoking habit cold turkey is hard and doesn’t work for most people. But quitting is possible
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Gambling with their Lives
Young women, a deadly habit, and why they don’t want to quit
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Take Action Against Asthma
There is no cure
for asthma, but there are lots of ways to reduce or even
eliminate the symptoms. Certain simple lifestyle changes
can help most asthma sufferers to breathe more easily.
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Five Allergy and Asthma Myths
There’s a lot of information out there about allergies and
asthma, not all of it correct. This quick guide helps you sort
out the fact from fiction.
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The Warning Signs in Children
GPs may not readily link these symptoms and recognise the signs of the allergic march. But if you are aware of the clues they will help you to monitor your child’s health, avoiding
treatments that won’t work in favour of those that will, and
possibly even preventing further stages on the march, such as
development of asthma.
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Quiz: Is It a Cold or an Allergy?
So you think you have an allergy. But can you be sure? Before you make an appointment with your doctor, take a few minutes to answer the following questions
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Easy Ways to Fight Allergies
Itching, sneezing, sore or irritated eyes, and a runny nose are all common symptoms of hay fever and other allergies. These simple remedies will help you keep your allergies under control
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Why Low-Carb Diets Aren’t the Answer
It’s not just that you’ll feel deprived because you’ve had to give up bread, fruit and all the rest. Your body will also be deprived of foods and nutrients that are essential for good health, including the following.
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Adult Vaccines
Stay healthy with our vaccine guide. Some vaccines are only for certain groups and some are available in combination (eg, hep A and hep B).Ask your doctorwhich ones could help you.
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