Do I Really Need To Walk 10,000 Steps A Day?
How often have you been told you should be walking 10,000 steps per day, in order to be fit and healthy? For those of us juggling kids, work, home and other commitments, or maybe just getting a bit older and less able to get out and about as much – it can seem an impossible […]
Successful Weight Loss: Set Realistic Expectations Around Diet & Being Active
“How long does it take to lose weight?” is a common question for those at any stage of their weight loss journey. It can be demoralising when you are putting in real effort towards a goal, but you feel like you aren’t seeing the results. Looking after our physical health, which includes weight management, is […]
Blood Pressure Monitor NZ For Home: Avoid A Silent Killer!
Many ask – what is the value of buying and having a Blood Pressure Monitor NZ at home? Similarly, why should we worry about our blood pressure at all? Often called the “silent killer”, high blood pressure affects many people who don’t know they have it. High blood pressure may often have no symptoms, but […]
How Much Water Should I Drink In A Day NZ?
Have you often wondered: how much water should I drink in a day, and been told it should be 8 glasses/2 litres at least? But is that actually true, and what is the basis for it? Do I need 8 glasses of water a day? In 2007 the peer reviewed British Medical Journal included the: […]
Stroke NZ: What Are The 5 Warning Signs Of A Stroke?
Stroke NZ: What are the 5 warning signs of a stroke? You have probably come across the term stroke before, but what is the main cause of stroke, and what are the 5 warning signs of a stroke? What is a stroke? A stroke is a medical event that impacts over 9,000 Kiwis every year, […]
Weight Loss NZ: How Can I Lose Weight Fast?
WEIGHT LOSS NZ: HOW CAN I LOSE WEIGHT FAST? Get together with a few friends and what seems to be a common topic of discussion for many – how can I lose weight fast! In New Zealand one in three adults, and one in ten children, suffer from obesity. This topic is extremely important as […]
36,000 Kiwis Told By Pharmac To Change Their Blood Pressure Medicine
The supply of a common blood pressure medicine, Accuretic (quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide), is about to be disrupted nationwide after it was found to contain a carcinogen. An urgent notice was filed today by Pharmac advising the following. Urgent Pharmac Notice – Accuretic Supply Issue Accuretic (quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide) tablets: Accuretic supply in New Zealand is […]
High Blood Pressure – Blood Pressure Monitor for Home Use
Over a quarter of adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and this figure is rising. High blood pressure can lead to heart disease – the leading cause of death in New Zealand. High blood pressure also increases the risk of kidney disease, blindness and triples the risk of stroke. What is a high blood pressure? The New Zealand Heart […]
Lower Back Pain: 7 Important (and Surprising!) Things to Know
Lower back pain is one of the most common health issues in New Zealand. In any year, about one third of New Zealanders will suffer from it. Below are seven things you may be surprised to learn about the causes and treatments of acute low back pain. 1. Most lower back pain is not caused […]
Gout Causes: How To Get The Best Health Outcomes
The cause of gout is often due to various of reasons that include co-existing medical conditions, lifestyle and genetic makeup.
Prescription Weight Loss Medicines: 5 Important Things to Know
At ZOOM Pharmacy, we deliver weight loss medicines like Duromine, Xenical or Saxenda to your door. Read on to find answers to common questions about these medications, including why doctors prescribe them, how they work, and their safety.
Walk to Improve Your Health
Walking is cheap, simple to do, and will improve your health. “If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.” Hippocrates How can walking improve my health? A regular walk, briskly if you can, will help: Improve heart fitness Strengthen bones […]