Heat wave health risks: How to spot heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Heat stress occurs when we produce more body heat than normal. Jim Cotter, a professor at the University of Otago school of physical education, says “we’re physiologically designed to deal with heat better than any other species”. “When we produce more, or it’s difficult to get rid of it, or we get a bit added […]
How to make the best of your ripe summer tomatoes
Farm-to-Fork Friday: How to make the best use of your ripe summer tomatoes FRIDAY, WE ARE AT SPIT AND LARDER IN DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO, RIGHT ALONG CAPITOL MALL. WE HAVE THE CHEF DE CUISINE, JASON SHEPHERD, JOINING US, AND EVEN THOUGH WE ARE TECHNICALLY STILL IN SUMMER, OF COURSE WE HAVE THE UNOFFICIAL END OF SUMMER […]
How to cope with heartbreak while travelling
Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey in a scene from the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. According to psychologists, a breakup is one of the biggest stressors a person can experience in their life. Divorce or separation is measured as the second-biggest life stressor following the death of a loved one in major studies […]
Kem Ormond’s garden: How to grow daikon radishes and pickle vegetables
Pickled vegetables are great to use in hamburgers, sandwiches, wraps, with cold meats, hot dogs, or barbecues; the list is endless. I make jars of pickled pink onion slices when my red onions are in full swing. I also make vegetable pickles consisting of carrots, cucumber, radishes (including daikon), beans, onions, cabbage, asparagus and cauliflower, […]
How to avoid being scammed by artificial intelligence – Diana Clement
People will find themselves being blackmailed with fake videos. How would a partner, or employer know that the compromising video of you was real or AI-generated? Blackmailers already know to keep their financial demands realistic so the victim will just pay, to avoid the pain of refusing, said Sean Lyons, chief online safety officer at […]
Kūmara: How to grow a bountiful crop – Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden
Kūmara need a frost-free growing season, so it’s best to plant them after the last frost date in your area. (around September to November) They usually take four to six months to mature. Kūmara is high in fibre providing essential nutrients including calcium and iron, it is a superfood of the garden and divine when […]
How to build a financial fitness routine, just like exercising
How much time per week do you spend on your personal finances and investments? I’m asking for a reader who recently sent me a most original question. “Many health experts recommend a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week for good health. My question is, What is the financial equivalent? What are your […]
How to protect your career after kids with ‘couple maths’ – Cooking the Books
Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald’s Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it’s the longterm planning that can make a big difference to your finances. Hosted by Frances Cook. Having kids is a joy and delight, but often also a big hit to the finances, and even the career. It’s […]