Health Insurance - February 24th What is World Blood Donor Day? Paint the town red this World Blood Donor Day. Plenty of Kiwis need a blood transfusion at some point - so encourage everyone to sign up to save a life. It's a fact that 1 in …
Health Insurance - February 24th Turn it Teal: Fighting ovarian cancer Why are some women more likely to develop ovarian cancer than others? And what has the colour teal got to do with it? Ovarian cancer is frighteningly common in New Zealand; it is the fourth leading …
Health Insurance - February 24th World No Tobacco Day Could you survive 24 hours without smoking or any other form of tobacco? Many say they couldn’t survive without a cigarette, but World No Tobacco Day gives everyone an opportunity to give quitting a go. World No …
Health Insurance - February 19th What happens to your body when you smoke tobacco People cite many reasons for using tobacco, including pleasure, improved performance and vigilance, relief from depression, curbing hunger, and weight control. But at what cost? Tobacco is an addictive substance because it contains the chemical nicotine. …
Health Insurance - February 19th About lactose intolerance According to Allergy New Zealand, lactose intolerance is one of the most common food intolerances. Lactose intolerance is medically defined as when a person's body doesn't produce enough of the lactase enzyme to break down the …
Health Insurance - January 22nd Are You Due For A Dental Checkup? It’s as important as uniforms and stationery. A trip to the dentist should be included on the back-to-school checklist to make sure your child’s smile stays as gorgeous as it is now. A dental check-up, examination …
Health Insurance - January 6th Give yourself a New Years Detox The new year is the perfect time to start fresh in your quest to become a healthier you. But getting there can be difficult.Following these tips might make the task a little easier. Diet An important factor …
Health Insurance - December 23rd What 12 Items Should You Pack For The Hospital? What to pack and what to leave behind when you’re going to hospital is not quite as straightforward as you would think, particularly if you own a husband who can’t seem to grasp the difference …
Health Insurance - December 23rd Smoking rates continue to decline According to statistics released by Statistics New Zealand, fewer aduls in New Zealand are smoking today than they were 15 years ago. The most recent tobacco use report released by the Ministry of Health, and based …
Health Insurance - October 29th Bad News For Bacon Lovers The World Health Organisation (WHO) has made a disturbing announcement. The favourite food of many people, bacon is supposedly cancer-causing. The conclusion was made based on more than 800 studies assessing the link between the consumption …
