Children’s Health

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a condition that covers a range of respiratory illnesses including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and long-standing asthma. COPD currently affects at least 15% of adults aged…

Did you know that Asthma and Respiratory diseases are two of the leading causes of sickness in Aotearoa New Zealand and 1 in 8 children suffer from the condition. Asthma is…

September is respiratory awareness month and the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ are aiming to shine a spot light on conditions such as asthma, COPD and sleep apnea. This month, Burwood…

Burwood Health now offers a range of travel vaccines. If you are travelling overseas make sure you have all the up-to-date information, including the correct vaccinations. To find out more about…

Did you know that food is an important part of maintaining your heart health? A form of maintenance for your heart is being mindful of what food you consume. Food not…

Aotearoa New Zealand offers amazing landscapes, rivers and adventures, but it also offers high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, which if you don’t protect yourself and your whanau…

Movember (November) is an important month for men’s health. Not only physical but also mental health. Suicide amongst men is increasing and the Movember foundation is focusing a light on ways…

No matter what is happening in your life now, know that support is available. If you have recently received bad news or had a change in your life that you are…

This years World Diabetes Day theme is “Education to Protect Tomorrow”. As the number of Diabetic patients around the world increases, it is important that everyone becomes well educated on the…

Healthy fats (sometimes called unsaturated, polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fat) help to lower blood cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat in your body). They also reduce your risk of heart disease, especially…

Puāwai-Kai is a free 8-week course run in Canterbury – 3 weeks of education and 5 weeks of practical cooking instruction. Learning how to make small changes in the way you…

Have you seen a doctor or nurse recently about your Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects over 250,000 New Zealander’s and affects the blood sugar levels in your body….