Golf Twice a Week is Not Enough!

We asked reader Valerie Martin to share why active ageing is SO important. I was inspired some years ago by seeing a participant in the World Veterans Games held in Auckland.She was from the UK, 94 years old and competing in the 100 metres. She won and received her...
BETTER BREATHING PART 2:

BETTER BREATHING PART 2:

MORE SIMPLE TECHNIQUES TO CALM THE BODY AND MIND You’ve probably heard the advice: “Take a deep breath.” It turns out, it’s more than just a saying – it’s a powerful tool. When we feel stressed or anxious, our bodies prepare for a fight-or-flight response. One...
BETTER BREATHING PART 2:

BETTER BREATHING PART 1:

WHY BREATHING WELL MATTERS Did You Know? Practising simple breathing techniques can reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and help you feel more relaxed—anytime, anywhere. Many of us are unknowingly shallow breathers, using only the upper part of our lungs (also...
Take Care of your Core

Take Care of your Core

Strengthening the muscles in your midsection may help you stay active and pain-free. First Published: Harvard Health, October, 2019 Whether you refer to it as a spare tire, a muffin top, or love handles, having a roll of fat around your waist is pretty common. But...

Don’t Just Sit There!

When humans spent their time hunting and gathering, there were several events that could shorten our lives such as disease, parasites, and predators. However, obesity and inactivity were not that much of a concern. Simply surviving expended a lot of energy and...
Blackcurrant News Update

Blackcurrant News Update

Watch out for Jim Grierson and Dr Jian Guan TV1 on or around February 27th. Last month, we told you about the research findings of Dr Jian Guan and the team of clinical doctors at New Zealand universities. Jim Grierson of Vitality®New Zealand has advised us that they...