Myocardial Infarction - more commonly known as a heart attack - is when there is a sudden blockage of a coronary artery by a blood clot. There are a myriad of factors which lead to cardiovascular disease, which accounts for 30% of New Zealand deaths annually. These factors include high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, smoking, being overweight and/or physically inactive and family history.
Read moreI was sitting down last night contemplating the last couple of weeks, as we have been hosting an overseas guest, Kaplan Mobray. Kaplan was in NZ, all the way from New York City, for four speaking engagements on the topic of his best-selling book … The 10ks of Personal Branding.
Read moreI am an avid DIYer! I have renovated a number of houses including building decks, recladding, installing new windows, relining interior walls and renovating the odd bathroom. I thought this gave me a fairly good handle on what the rebuild cost of my own house would be with the change in the insurance from sq/m to Sum Insured.
Read moreWe had some really cool entries in our colouring competition. Thanks to all of you that entered - it's a great example of "Living Boldly".
Read morePoet AC Benson said "Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene" and there is never a better time to make a change than when a new season approaches.
Read moreI can't believe the time is finally here….BRAVEday General Insurance is about to launch.
Read moreWith the school holidays drawing to a close and school about to start, parents are faced again with the dilemma of making school lunches. With the many school regulations in place that dictate what can go into your child's lunch box as well as ever fussy children the most important thing to ensure is that your children are getting a balanced diet throughout the day.
Read moreWhile they are little (and still cute) it's an excellent time to get some great shots of your kids and capture the special moments in life. Taking a good photo can be a bit hit and miss - what you see can sometimes be nothing like what comes out on film (or these days, on screen). Here are some tips to taking a better snap:
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