The benefits of physical activity
Establishing and sustaining a routine of physical activity can be likened to a savings account – an investment of sorts, in your future quality of life.
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Marae programme delivers
When new clients arrive, we talk to whanau about setting goals, and ensuring there is support in place. It is a great thing to see how the programme impacts in such a positive way.
Managing stress with tinnitus
For many people, the stress of living with tinnitus can have a big impact on day-to-day life. But Tracy Henderson, a hearing therapist with Life Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services, says it is possible to better manage the stress associated with the condition.
Cochlear implant life-changing after 30 years of hearing loss: John’s story
The noise of cicadas chirping may annoy some people, but for cochlear implant patient John Reweti-Davis – after 30 years of hearing loss – that high-pitched chirp was a welcome sound.
Preventing slips and falls in your bathroom
This year 17,000 accidents will happen in New Zealand bathrooms. Here are a few tips to make your bathroom safer.
How noisy is too noisy?
Noise induced hearing loss is affecting younger people at higher rates than previous generations so it’s really important to let children and young people know how to protect their ears.
Hearing again ‘magic!’
When he was in his 40s, Gary Climo realised he was becoming deaf because his family used to complain he had the television on too loudly. It also began to affect his interaction with others.
Sport and fitness bring endless opportunities
Born with spina bifida, Maioro Barton has always been keen on physical fitness and activity. With five siblings who are also into sport, it’s fortunate they live only a stone’s throw from a fitness centre which sponsors him and where he spends a lot of time lifting weights and working out.
People with diabetes more likely to experience hearing loss
Having your hearing tested is a “smart idea” if you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes. That’s the message Life Unlimited hearing therapist Sue Jennings had for members of the Hamilton diabetes support group who gathered at the Hamilton RSA on 24 July.
Live stronger for longer by staying active
Did you know every year 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 injure themselves in a fall? The risk rises to one in two for those over 80. But falls aren’t part of the ageing process. Most are preventable.