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Sports that will save your life revealed: new research
Researchers believe that it is not only how much or how often but the type of exercise that we do that may determine our longevity and cardio vascular fitness. Read more
Obesity in adolescence may cause permanent bone loss
Researchers in North America have found that adolescents who carry excess visceral fat ( abdominally located) are at risk of bone breakdown and also have suboptimal levels of growth hormone. Read more
Petition for a tax on sugar sweetened beverages
A tax on sugar-sweetened beverages is an initiative that you can take part in to help combat the increase in obesity, type 2 diabetes, dental and other health issues in NZ. We need your signature now! Read more
Eat move live
If you would like more affordable meal and activity ideas then the governments Eat Move Live campaign is here to help you Read more
Foot care is essential to mobility
We take our feet and mobility so much for granted but our ability to exercise, maintain a healthy weight and lead the lifestyle we do hinges on good foot hygiene and shoe selection. Do you care enough? Read more
Jamie’s Ministry of Food
Jamie Oliver believes that cooking can have a huge impact on healthy living. Jamie’s cooking programs teach his hints, tips and basic home cooking skills in an effort to encourage people to cook from scratch with fresh food. Find out more. Read more
Do gluten free diets “work” for non coeliac athletes?
What effect do gluten free diets have on non coeliac athletes? Can they really improve performance, health and GI distress or might there be healthier alternatives? Find out. Read more
Cutting sugar by half an Australian goal
Will our kids really live shorter lives because of the devastating effects of sugar on their health? Find out more Read more