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Transform your workplace through UniMed’s Sleep Workshop

Sleep is a skill that can be developed. Helping your workforce learn better sleep habits can make all the difference.

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Reflecting on Resilience

When thinking about resilience, we couldn’t think of anyone more qualified to speak on this topic than Crusaders Head Coach Rob Penney.

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UniMed’s MoleMap Discount Proves to be Life-Saving

For John Seed, an ordinary weekend visit from his son, Scott, last November, resulted in a discovery that may have saved his life.  

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Patient does not mean passive

  • Louise Zacest
  • Apr 24, 2024

About two-thirds of people leave a doctor’s office and realise they’ve forgotten to ask the questions they intended to ask, according to a survey undertaken by Wolters Kluwer Health.

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Women keep the health sector working

  • Louise Zacest
  • Mar 7, 2024

Women healthcare workers comprise more than 70% of the global health workforce and 90% of health workers in patient-facing roles.

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Cool heads will help curb climate change

  • Louise Zacest
  • May 4, 2023

We’re fast approaching a positive "tipping point" in our battle against climate change.

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Are weight loss jabs a worldwide fix?

Despite the world shelling out $250 billion on weight loss products and services annually, two fifths of humanity are overweight or obese.

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Don't forget to look after your memory

  • Louise Zacest
  • Jan 31, 2023

By the time we get to our 80s and older, between 1 in 5 and 1 in 3 of us can expect to experience dementia.

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Is there a link between climate change and health?

  • Louise Zacest
  • Oct 30, 2022

In developed countries, including New Zealand, health facilities have been estimated to contribute between 3-8% of national greenhouse gas emissions.

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Should taking leave be mandatory?

  • Louise Zacest
  • Sep 6, 2022

The benefits of a break from work are significant. They include improved physical and mental health, greater wellbeing...