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Conditions
Conditions related to 50+ health wellbeing.
On the Go with Osteoporosis
A diagnosis of osteoporosis isn’t the end — it’s a new beginning. Discover how movement, muscle, and mindset can help rebuild bone strength at any age.
Rheumatoid Arthritis at Any Age
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect far more than your joints—but with early diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle changes, it's possible to manage symptoms and regain quality of life.
Menopause and Mood Swings: You’re Not Imagining It
For many women, menopause comes with more than just physical changes. Emotional ups and downs, bursts of irritability, tearfulness, and anxiety can sneak in seemingly out of nowhere.
Anxiety and Depression in Later Life: What You Should Know
For many older adults, anxiety and depression become unexpected companions during retirement. These mental health challenges are more common than we tend to talk about.
Recognising Reynaud’s – it’s More than Winter Chill!
When fingers and toes turn a deathly shade, you may not be dealing with regular chill, you may be looking at a potentially painful syndrome known as ‘Raynaud’s.’
Living with TMJ – a painful, lesser-known arthritis
This painful form of arthritis affects everyday essential movements such as chewing, smiling, talking, and yawning, and unfortunately, it is often most painful at night when it can seriously disturb sleep
Charles Bonnet Syndrome – More Common than you Think
You probably haven’t heard of it, yet studies estimate the somewhat mysterious (and often frightening) Charles Bonnet Syndrome affects up to 30% of the population.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica – A Painful Reality
If you suffer from Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), or know of someone who does, you won’t be surprised to learn there is often initial confusion about just what is behind its symptoms.
Gout – Still Painfully Misunderstood!
It’s the second most common form of arthritis in our country, and is more common in New Zealand than anywhere else in the world.





