Conditions

A decline in the sharpness of memory, as we grow older, can be disconcerting. Yet, if we take time to check out our concerns with friends of a similar age, we’re soon reassured we’re not the only one.

A dementia diagnosis in a friend can come as a devastating blow. One minute you have a relationship in which you are both equal partners, the next, you find the relationship has changed completely, and you must now take the lead in almost every respect.

Can dementia really be prevented? Yes it can! And not only dementia – also heart attacks, diabetes, arthritis and other chronic diseases.

Kiwi research into current prostate cancer treatments could help save lives and ease the suffering of those with this disease.

Dry eye is a common eye condition that affects thousands of New Zealanders every day. Like ...

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The human brain is capable of generating new connections and neurons throughout life, and engaging in brain-stimulating experiences has been shown to positively alter brain structure.

Arthritis is a disease characterised by joint pain and inflammation that commonly affects the joints in ...

More than half a million New Zealanders will be affected by arthritis at some point in their lives. Find out more about this condition here.