Garden goodnessGetting down and dirty in the garden can release serotonin, the feel-good chemical that can help our immune systems. Studies have found that mycobacterium vaccae, a bacterium in soil...

Susie Staley, MNZM, Partner, Board Chair and Director Staley Cardoza Lawyers DunedinWhat are the main ways you create balance in your life?I am definitely a work in progress and probably have not...

Inge Doesburg Artist Slowing down to look at beauty, whether at an artwork or in nature, has been found to relax us and increase blood flow to the brain. What are the main ways you create...

Alex Hannagan, personal travel designer and co-owner of Hannagan and Greive Travel AssociatesWhat are the main ways you create balance in your life, especially with travelling regularly?I feel that...

Seán Brosnahan Toitū Otago Settlers Museum curatorHow do you incorporate fitness into your busy life?I’m fortunate at this stage of my life that I no longer have many family...

Eating wellIt becomes increasingly important to eat nutritious food as we age. Whether due to medication depleting nutrient absorption, or a reduced appetite, older adults need a variety of foods...

Winter wellbeingWinter can be a difficult season for some. Strategies may be needed to cope with the shorter days and the managing of our moods. Feeling SAD?Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a...

Skin deepThe actress, Audrey Hepburn, once said, “True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.” If you are happy with your appearance, that’s great. If you’re not, sometimes we need a little...

Hair todayIt’s only naturalDo you have a love, love-hate, or love-OK I accept you now, relationship with your hair? We’ve probably all had good and bad hair days, but our hair can be directly...