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In the territory of ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ (but maybe the big fall)
Picture this: five months after my left hip was replaced and just two weeks after the right one was replaced, I found myself flat on my back on the bathroom floor — living proof that gravity...
You climb into bed tired, but your mind is wide awake. Or you drift off, only to wake at 2am, then 3.30am, then again at first light.
For many of us, sleep changes with age. Not because we ‘need less’ but because our nervous system becomes more sensitive, muscles hold...
Magnesium is one of the most functionally influential minerals in human physiology, yet it remains one of the most overlooked.
It acts as a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions, meaning it is required for the chemical processes which keep cells alive.
From ATP energy production and nervous system signalling...
This summer my husband and I were lucky enough to have our parents visit from afar. Dave’s parents live in Texas, my mother lives in Bali and my dad lives 20 mins from us.
Whilst we are in frequent contact by phone and video, it’s exciting to have them stay;...
Since 2019, more than 40,000 New Zealanders have taken part in the Great Big Hearing Check. This March, the campaign returns with a simple question: Who do you hear for?
Hearing is rarely just about ourselves. It is about the people we show up for every day — our children,...
Mobility equipment has come a long way from the grey, plain, purely functional devices many people remember. Today, innovation is booming, bringing more choice, comfort, and independence than ever before.
From cutting‑edge materials to fashion‑forward designs and even robotic assistance, mobility aids are entering a new era which blends practicality...
Two long-established Tauranga supplement businesses — Health House and Abundant Health — are combining their operations, due to a shared belief in natural health and locally developed products.
This combination between Health House and Abundant Health marks a new chapter for both businesses and promises to deliver a wide range...
Every Friday, people in their 60s through to their 90s gather for Danzability in Porirua. Some have Parkinson’s disease, some have arthritis, some are recovering from strokes. All are there to stay strong, connected, and independent.
For Mary Booth, who is living with cerebral palsy, it’s become the highlight of her week.
“This class has...
One moment, life feels routine – you’re waving goodbye to family, heading out for the day. The next, everything changes in an instant.
A sudden medical emergency or unexpected accident can happen anywhere, anytime.
That’s when your local rescue helicopter is there – delivering life-saving care when every second counts.
Across the...
Health New Zealand is urging Kiwi gardeners to take simple precautions this spring after 159 hospital admissions for Legionnaires disease were recorded across the country in the past year.
Legionnaires disease is a type of pneumonia which can be caught by breathing in legionella bacteria. Legionella thrives in moist environments...
As we get older, restful sleep becomes one of life’s most precious resources. We feel it in our body, our energy, and our sense of ease when we wake feeling balanced and clear.
Many people tell us they don’t want guesswork, hype, or the latest fads — they want something...
After Grey Power’s announcement earlier this year that oral health had been added to its health portfolios it seemed timely to highlight gum care.
Many oral conditions are preventable but the New Zealand Dental Health Association (NZDA), has revealed there are significant issues among New Zealanders, including high rates of...
