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How contagious is the Wuhan coronavirus and can you spread it before symptom start?

Cases of the Wuhan coronavirus have increased dramatically over the past week, prompting concerns about how contagious the virus is and how it spreads.

What does the evidence tell us so far?

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The Year That Was

Now is a good time to reflect on your healthy habits and you can start by asking yourself the following questions...

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Progress Not Perfection

At this time of year, we are bombarded by ‘New Year, New You’ messages to set goals. There is nothing wrong with setting goals, but tendencies of perfectionism are on the rise and this is increasing our levels of stress and anxiety and ultimately damaging our mental health and happiness.

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Changes at the Top for Innovative Kiwi Health Insurer

Award winning specialist insurer, Accuro Health Insurance, announces changes to its Board and retirement of the CEO.

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Sugar - The worst ingredient of the modern diet

The silly season is upon us and a time when we consume lots of sugary treats so it's timely to be reminded that although sugar tastes delicious it needs to be consumed in moderation.

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Blood pressure levels rise during the New Zealand v England match!

Blood pressure varies throughout the day in response to factors such as excitement, exercise and a rugby world cup semi-final! However, it should quickly return to a normal level.

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