HEATLH INSURANCE PREMIUM TO INCREASE
The COVID-19 crisis has lead to health premiums being increased. CHOICE, a consumer advocate, explained that Australians need relief from these premiums urgently. “This…
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BALCONY HAPPY HOUR FOR RETIREMENT RESIDENTS
Residents at a Lower Hutt retirement village have been enjoying each other’s company from a safe distance in the midst of the coronavirus lockdown….
MENTAL HEALTH CARE AMID CORONAVIRUS
The Mental Health Foundation is aware that the Covid-19 outbreak is causing significant anxiety and stress for many New Zealanders. To support the mental…
Essential and effective dispenser reduces contamination
Available in a special sized box, the Bastion Progenics glove dispenser enables you to receive the Nitrile gloves cuff first. By dispensing the glove…
IMPURITIES IN RANITIDINE
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a study that found N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in samples of ranitidine, a drug used to treat peptic…
GAMES TO EXERCISE THE BRAIN
Exercising the mind is equally as important as exercising the body, especially as we get older. Thankfully, exercising the mind can be as easy…
Addressing Senior Obesity
Researchers at Victoria University of Wellington found that New Zealand’s aged care sector is in urgent need to accommodate to their senior citizens living…
OK COMPUTER?
It’s a cold, dark morning; the sun is barely peeping over the horizon. A woman awakes and brews herself a cup of tea, sipping…
THE IMPORTANCE OF HYDRATION
Water is one of the simplest yet most vital substances to the human body, which is itself around 60 percent water. Elderly people, in…
HEALTHY MEALS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR
The home delivery meal service, Healthy Meals Supreme aims at providing meals that cater to everyone and their specific dietary requirements. The ‘Culinary Medicine’…
Easy to Swallow Meals
For those with swallowing disorders, Hormel Health Labs have created meal kits to provide more convenience, variety and nutritional benefits in everyday meals. These…
NORMALISING ADULT DIAPERS
Care supply company NorthShore has been committed to reducing incontinence stress since 2002. As one of the largest providers of high absorbance incontinence products…