Year: 2019
Bunions – what they are and how to treat and prevent them
Written by stannah
Did you know that together, your foot and ankle have 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments? It almost sounds unbelievable that it all fits into such a small part of our bodies! And have you ever stopped to think about the impact our feet have on our quality of […]
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Senior air travel: friend or foe?
Written by stannah
In today’s world, we fly frequently. The lower airfares, loved-ones living abroad or professional obligations are all factors that make flying a necessity. Even though flying is more accessible than it used to be, it’s also more stressful for everyone. For someone with reduced mobility, the stress is even bigger as you need a lot […]
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“Game of Thrones”; The epic fantasy series that truly conquered the world!
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“When you play a game of thrones you win, or you die.” George R.R. Martin, A Song of Ice and Fire The Iron Stairlift Throne is probably something you’ve never seen before! It’s straight out of our Game of Thrones stairlift collection and is trimmed in several-hundred-year-old, still-sharp swords to complete the look. Well……No, even […]
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Laughter is the best medicine
Written by stannah
What happens to us when we start laughing? Why do we feel so good when we do, and what benefits does a good attack of the giggles have for our bodies and minds? Today, on International Day of Happiness, we’re going to find out! Test your own laughing potential with our laughter test in this […]
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WOMEN’S DAY: Inspirational New Zealand women of all ages
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Disclaimer: This article contains images of people who have died The 8th of March is an international day that celebrates the social, economic, scientific, cultural and political achievements of women. International Women’s Day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality and to celebrate ordinary women who have played a determinant role in […]
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A celebration of Love
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What is Love? When we take a look at the dictionary definition it seems dull, like something almost tangible. The description that we thought described it best was: “Love is unconditional selflessness” It’s by far the most used emotion in the creative arts, it’s something intrinsic of all living beings. And you don’t necessarily have […]
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Retiring off the grid: An alternative retirement plan
Written by stannah
Retiring off the grid (not literally – you can still have electricity and running water and feel like you’re living in the wilderness!). It may or may not be something you’ve heard of. It might even be something you’ve considered. If you’re thinking about it, this article could give you some insight into the thinking […]
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