Male Vanity: The Death of the Kiwi Bloke?

There was a time in New Zealand's recent past when a black singlet, an undersized pair of nylon stubbies and an old pair of rubber jandals could be considered acceptable attire for the Kiwi male. 

Future proof your health

There is little point in working all hours, if you aren't going to be around to enjoy your retirement.There are a myriad of screening tests available, along with lifestyle preventative measures you can take to ensure you live a long and healthy life- here are just a few.

It's about choice

According to the Heart Foundation, cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke and blood vessel disease) will affect one in twenty adults. Medicine has advanced considerably in the last 50 years, and while the incidence of heart attacks is on the rise (due to the increase in population and the "obesity epidemic") the mortality rate has nearly halved.

Invest in you

On average men die at a significantly younger age than women.

World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day - a worldwide effort led by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and World Health Organization to improve education about suicide, decrease stigma and raise awareness of the warning signs of suicide.

Fathers Day

"Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad." -Anne Geddes

Why the clock is ticking for former UK state employees

The UK Treasury is currently considering plans to radically overhaul the UK's pension regime. In a nutshell, ex-UK state employees (including teachers, doctors, dentists, nurses, armed forces personnel, civil servants etc) may never be able to transfer their pension fund after April 2015!

What puts you at risk

Heart Disease is still New Zealand's single biggest killer. Cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke and blood vessel disease) still accounts for 30% of deaths annually.

Don't let RUST get you

Recently I attended an insurance conference in Auckland and heard Dr Tom speak. He is a great proponent of individuals taking responsibility and looking after their health. His message was about changing the health, attitude, motivation and performance of the planet.

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