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Don't run on empty – make 'me' time a reality

Saturday 1 November 2014 | Published in Health

How OFTEN do you find yourself thinking or saying something along the lines of – "I'm so busy! I don't have time for that."

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Famous mo' must go!

Saturday 1 November 2014 | Published in Health

LOCAL MAN about town, Ronnie Si’ulepa is offering to shave off his famous moustache in the name of prostate cancer awareness.

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Movember – fighting for men's health

Saturday 1 November 2014 | Published in Health

MOVEMBER Cook Islands aims to bring much needed awareness to men’s health issues and the focus this year is prostate cancer.

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Movember 'shave-off' at Sevens in Heaven

Friday 31 October 2014 | Published in Health

Grow your moustache as long as you can for the entire month of November to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer.

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Health specialist assess local needs

Friday 31 October 2014 | Published in Health

Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) health specialist visits have started this week with the first phase of screening checkups.

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Bro, grow a Mo!

Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Health

Movember is about bringing men’s health issues into focus and this year we're focusing on prostate cancer.

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Movember raising mo' awareness

Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Health

Movember is a time to think seriously about prostate cancer – Derek Fox shares his experience.

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Relax, rejuvenate right here in Raro

Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Health

Next week, Yogi Maya (Maya Carroll) and Muri Beach Club Hotel & Spa will host a rejuvenating Yoga Retreat on the serene shores of the Muri Lagoon.

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Aitutaki yoga-SUP retreat goes global

Thursday 23 October 2014 | Published in Health

World Renowned photographer Eugene Tan from Australia is capturing the magic of yoga and stand-up paddle boarding across the magical Aitutaki lagoon which has already generated a storm of interest from across the globe.

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Health funding set to increase

Thursday 23 October 2014 | Published in Health

Minister of Health Nandi Glassie has announced funding for health initiatives will be given an increase in the 2014-15 budget, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament later this month.

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Impressive support for breast cancer awareness

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Health

Fundraising campaigns this month for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation have been impressive with many local businesses and groups showing their support through various fundraising efforts.

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No chikungunya in Cooks: MOH

Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Health

The chikungunya virus outbreak currently spreading in French Polynesia has yet to make it to the shores of the Cook Islands, says a top health Official.

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First responders better prepared

Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Health

The first few minutes following an accident are the most crucial and can often dictate the severity of the injury and the recovery process.

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Global Handwashing Day commemorated

Thursday 16 October 2014 | Published in Health

Washing your hands thoroughly with soap to prevent the spread of diseases is the core message of the Global Hand washing Day commemorated on October 15 each year.

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Party in Pink raises funds

Wednesday 15 October 2014 | Published in Health

Close to $2000 has been raised so far for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation from various events organised to raise awareness and funds for the foundation.

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Info booth helps support mental health services

Monday 13 October 2014 | Published in Health

Educating Cook Islanders about mental health was the focus of the World Mental Health Day information booth in Avarua on Friday 10 October.

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Visible community support for breast cancer awareness

Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Health

It was all hands on deck for volunteers and Westpac bank employees at the annual street appeal day for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation.

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More support for mental health services needed

Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Health

Developing and endorsing a useful mental health policy and plan is one of two key action plans the Cook Islands adopt to improve its delivery of mental health services.

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PM issues Ebola advisory

Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Health

The Prime Minister has issued a national advisory to provide assurances to the public that Government authorities are maintaining a vigilant watch over the spread of the Ebola virus, which broke out mainly from the West Africa region.

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Text line open for breast cancer awareness donations

Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Health

In a first for the Cook Islands, people who want to give money to the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation this year will be able to text their donation.

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