Binge-drinking has sadly for many become an accepted part of our culture and it can't continue. The harm caused by alcohol not only affects individuals, it affects their families, friends, neighbours, work colleagues, and society as a whole. Alcohol is... Read More

When we think of gardens, we don't tend to think of men, since surveys show that gardening is the most important leisure time activity of women. But this hasn't always been so. A generation ago, most men with families were involved in gardening, with... Read More

We are into spring with summer closely following and there is much enthusiasm already being shown towards this new collection. Colours: There is a definite focus on colours, highlights being bold brights which include lime green, burnt orange and yummy... Read More

The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was small. -Witter Bynner The smallest leak, if not tended to, can sink a great ship. How often do we struggle with our pride and make the choice not to address a relationship situation because... Read More

Most headaches happen due to the blood vessels and muscles tightening, putting pressure on the surrounding nerves, causing pain. The main types of headache are Tension and Migraine (and hangover due to dehydration!). Rarer forms are cluster headaches. Other... Read More

It's no wonder voter participation in past local body elections has been so disappointingly low. Voters are asked to vote on candidates they have usually never heard of, and they are supplied only with scanty information in the candidates' self-written... Read More

Do you really understand the risks you are taking? New Zealand is full of small businesses and as statistics will tell us; as many as 80 per cent of these businesses will disappear in the next three years. This will have a major impact on the financial... Read More

The ability to produce inflammation is critical to our healing processes. Inflammation should be like a tap. It should be on when needed but otherwise off. One of the recurring themes in this column has been the importance of reducing the amount of unwanted... Read More

When I was very young growing up was about getting taller, filling a bra, being able to go to an R rated movie, getting a license to drive and getting into a nightclub with ‘legal' ID. Somehow I never equated growing up with getting older. Now that... Read More

Many children play winter sports which can mean a cold and early start on Saturday morning with one or several team or individual games over the day or weekend. This is the time to ensure your children are eating correctly so that they can perform well... Read More

Q: I am 87 years old and live alone. I cope wonderfully with most of my day to day living, have a great support network but with age am struggling more and more to bend and pick up things off the floor. Do you know of anything that might help with this... Read More

A person is rich in proportion to the number of things they can afford to let alone. -Henry David Thoreau How often do we compare ourselves to others, to what they appear to have, their personality, the gifts and strengths they have, and wish that we... Read More