Health & Wellbeing

Approximately 50,000 Kiwis have dementia and two out of three of us are touched by it in some way - either through our families, friends or work. By 2050, the number of people affected in this country is expected to triple.

Hearing loss can be gradual and exhausting. Instead of being able to be involved with normal life and discussions, the strain to listen closely and fill in the blanks takes its toll on energy levels and cognitive ability.

25% of the population deal with digestive health disorders, which can be painful and socially isolating. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a collective term for a complaint that may involve several of the following symptoms - stomach cramps, bloating, ga

The minute anyone starts talking about nits, it's extremely hard not to start itching all over.

Sometimes your favourite meal comes with a real sting in the tail - a dose of heartburn. Heartburn can range from mildly annoying to downright debilitating and requires significant lifestyle changes.

The annual New Zealander of the Year awards are in their sixth year.

If you have sand and surf, you have a magical out door gym. Have a great holiday and a great daily workout by making the most of the natural habitat.

As the weather gets warmer, the food gets richer and the pace of life slows for the summer, it's easy to take a holiday from your workout routine, or find excuses why a lie down is better than a run around.

Despite long-running, dedicated public information campaigns like Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap, New Zealand's melanoma rates are still far too high.

Strokes hit without warning and can have devastating long term effects for survivors.