Caffeine is traditionally associated with coffee, but you may be surprised how much is also found in tea and soft drinks. Check out the caffeine levels of some common drinks below. Drink sizes are mostly in 250 milliliters (mL) which is one cup, caffeine is shown in milligrams (mg). Note that an Expresso shot is
What should I have in my first aid kit in NZ? Are you wondering what you should keep in your First Aid Kit in NZ, or is the one you have, looking a little worse for wear? Restock Your First Aid Kit There are some great First Aid Kits you can buy which are well
How can we help Kiwis to enjoy the full health benefits from their prescribed medicines? This was the key question that David Taylor, Managing Director and Founder of ZOOM Health found himself asking. New Zealands biggest opportunity to improve health outcomes In all his time in the healthcare industry, and in fact well before his
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It is common in children – but RSV can also infect adults too. Highly contagious RSV is highly contagious and can spread easily from person to person through droplets from a sneeze or cough, or simply by talking. People can also be infected by
Looking for the best cheese roll recipe? Being Dunedin born and bred, I consider them an essential food item. What could be better than a cheese roll (or two) on a cold winter’s day! A great cheese roll recipe can be closely guarded and hard to find, but my daughter Alice found this one in
Dr Michael Mosley shares his favourite shortcuts to getting healthy, and staying healthy and well, as we get older. He wanted to look at things that people could easily fit into their lives, which they might not be doing at the moment – and where there was some real science behind them. Dr Michael Mosley
How Does ZOOM Pharmacy Work – It’s As Easy As 1, 2, 3! One … Tell your medical centre to send your prescription to ZOOM Pharmacy by email or FAX 0508 9 666 96, or you can request this through your patient portal. Two … Once ZOOM receives your prescription, we confirm your order, and you pay any
Personal medical alarms have two parts – a base unit connected to the network – and a pendant that can be worn as a wrist band or necklace. What medical alarm suits you best, depends on your lifestyle, and who pays. How does a medical alarm work? To activate the alarm, simply press a button
This handy list provides you with the names and prices of the diabetes medicines currently available in New Zealand. The list shows you the class, active ingredient, brand name and whether the medicine is subsidised/funded by the New Zealand government. If the medicine is not funded, we list the great ZOOM Pharmacy online price. You
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
Every industry has it’s own set of words, unique to its area of expertise, so here is a list of just a few of the more common medical terms used in NZ. Health is one of the few areas that everyone is connected to – and happens to be filled with some of the longest
A Full Blood Count (FBC), otherwise known as the Complete Blood Count (CBC), is the most common blood test requested in New Zealand. This test provides important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in your blood. It is used to check your general health and to help diagnose and monitor a variety of
