Exercising with Arthritis.

Exercising with Arthritis.

We all know how important exercise is for maintaining brain and vascular health. Dr Jian Guan from the University of Auckland’s Centre for Brain Research, recommends a gentle walk, 20 minutes a day. For most of us, this is easily achievable. But what if arthritis...
Are you Shoulder-ing On?

Are you Shoulder-ing On?

Shoulder pain or restriction? You are not alone. Shoulder pain is a very common condition at all ages but increasingly occurs as we get older. One in five over 65s will be dealing with some sort of shoulder stiffness, pain or impingement. What can you do about it? If...
Brain Quiz – are you up-to-date?

Brain Quiz – are you up-to-date?

You know a lot about your brain – right?  Scientists are discovering more each day it seems. Are you up-to-date? See how you go on this quiz! (Click under each question to check your answer.) 1. My brain can juggle more than two conscious tasks at once. (a) True...
Great Health at 50 and Beyond.

Great Health at 50 and Beyond.

Your body’s needs change as you age – bringing different health concerns with it. Nutritionist Ravinder Lilly reports on some common health concerns in people over 50, and what you can do to reduce your risk.   Health concern: osteoporosis Healthy habit Exercise three...
Knock 10 years off your age!

Knock 10 years off your age!

A gentle stretch for perfect posture It’s easy to get lazy with our posture. Sitting and driving too much creates a C shape of the spine. Which makes us look OLD! Anatomically, the most desirable shape is that of an ‘S’. Over time, the ‘C’...