Good Health Choices Magazine NZ

The start of a new year always brings fresh hope, excitement and the opportunity to change. This time around, we’re also beginning a brand new decade! The 1920s, dubbed the ‘roaring twenties’ was a time of massive social and political change as peopl

We’re all familiar with blood tests and stool samples, but tear samples may be the next screening method to enter your doctor’s office, a new study from UNSW Sydney suggests. Tear-testing may be used in the future to screen for diabetic peripheral ne

Alcohol consumption is ubiquitous in Western society, as it’s become synonymous with good times and as a way to wind-down after a hard day in the office. Dr Nicole Lee, a professor at Australia’s National Research Institute, agrees that alcohol is pa

Do some soul-searching and decide what you’re looking for, be it a bit of fun or something long-lasting. This will then determine the app you should opt for – some apps are more geared to hooking-up, others are focussed on serious relationships. “Bum

Digestive health is at the front line of the impact from moderate to excessive alcohol consumption. “Within minutes of consuming an alcoholic drink, it’s absorbed into the bloodstream by vessels in the stomach lining and small intestine, and if you h

be informed HOW DID 2019 STACK UP FOR YOU IN TERMS OF HEALTH AND FITNESS? I had to get a bit serious about my fitness at the start of last year (which is very out of character for me) in order to prepare for my trek through the mountains in Vietnam.

I removed shellac nail polish from my toenails and discovered an area of black discolouration under my big toenail. What could this be? A Black areas under nails are usually the result of trauma leading to bleeding under the nail. Usually for this

What’s the difference between tofu and tempeh? A Tofu and tempeh are both soy-based meat alternatives, but what’s the difference? Tofu: This protein originated in China and is made from curdled soy milk. The curds are drained and pressed into a b

Seven years ago, writer Rachel was an unfit mum who got puffed pushing her then toddler in a pram, and says, “My cheeks turned red and I found it tough. I wasn’t good at running at all when I first began. “I started with 20 minutes, twice weekly, doi

Getting support was the key for Auckland runner Ariki Fotheringhame, 33, a full-time mother of two. She made a New Year’s resolution in 2019 to start running after a long hiatus and signed up for the Rotorua Marathon’s 21km event to give her a runnin

My back sometimes causes me pain and prevents me from exercising. When it flares up, what activity do you suggest I do? A Firstly, I hope you have had a proper diagnosis from a physiotherapist. If it is something that is manageable, then I suggest

I am recently divorced and furious with my ex. How do I deal with my feelings? A It’s normal to feel angry if someone you loved hurt, mistreated, abandoned you, or created conditions that made it impossible to continue the relationship. But, no matt