Type 2 diabetes is on the rise, affecting 1 in 20 New Zealanders, and 1 in 4 are at high risk with prediabetes. Rates are also alarming in the UK and USA. Fortunately, adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours can effectively prevent this condition. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the cells of the body become less responsive…
Category Archives: Mental Wellness and Mindfulness
Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, often spanning several years. The hormonal fluctuations bring a myriad of changes in various aspects of our wellbeing, such as physical and mental fitness, nutrition needs and sleep. Let’s take a quick dive into understanding these changes and how Imago can help you to navigate these…
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Feb
Feb
Are you a regular coffee drinker and a frequent exerciser? Do you constantly wonder if you should be drinking coffee before working out but can’t resist the morning cup? You’re not alone! As a fellow coffee drinker who starts the day off with a hot cuppa, I’m here to tell you about the pros of…
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Oct
Oct
Ageing is a natural process that we all go through. As we age, our bodies go through many changes that can affect our wellbeing. These changes can be gradual or quite sudden, but can have a significant impact on our overall health. Changes in body, nutrition requirements, sleep patterns and of course, mental wellness, are…
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May
May
Are you finding yourself slipping back into old habits? Have you been on track and making new, positive, changes, but life has been getting in the way? Even if you’ve been on track for a while, it’s not unusual for old habits to pop back up. Let’s say you built a night-time routine you know…
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May
May
Often when we think of making changes to improve our health we focus on the physical aspects. However, our mental wellbeing plays a key role in our overall health. If we aren’t flourishing mentally, we can’t flourish physically! So, how can you start improving your mental wellbeing? 1. Acceptance This is all about accepting that…
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Mar
Mar
Organisational performance is traditionally linked to the skills and experience of its employees. However, “psychological capital”, the aspect of human capital which involves the employee’s mental strengths in terms of hope, confidence, resilience, and optimism, is now being observed by leaders as to how occupational mindfulness may play a key role in the overall success…
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Jan
Jan
There are multiple choices when it comes to an effective employee wellbeing programme, but are they achieving the desired results? Before implementing a wellbeing programme, there are a few things that should be considered, such as whether it fits what employees want and need, and the desired results of the programme. There are several areas…