The gentle truth about dying

Here’s what three professionals who’ve seen many people through their final moments want all of us to know.

Is Manuka really the healing honey?

Manuka honey – it’s in skin creams, wound dressings, capsules, lozenges, drinks, eye gels, lip balms and body lotions. You can also eat it straight from the jar, but is the hype justified?

Learning to relax

There’s no avoiding it - stress is a fact of life. Learning to relax could be the strongest defence against this modern-day curse.

How to think big and realise your goals

How do you reach a goal, change your life, realise a dream? If you delve into the backstories of successful people, a common theme emerges: They think big.

12 ways to brighten your morning

Okay, it’s probably no one’s favourite part of the day, particularly if you stayed up the night before to watch Jaws for the 17th time. But waking up in the morning sure beats the alternative!

Coincidence

A little boy in my infant class came into school and told me he could spell his mum’s name. “M-U-M,” he said proudly. Before I could congratulate him, another little boy said excitedly, “That’s how you spell my mum’s name too!”

Prices slashed

Here’s an ad for a hedge clipper that I had to read twice: “A built-in safety switch prevents accidental starting, and blades will stop when you take one hand off.”
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