Health & Wellness

Many studies, including one by Victoria University,* show that older people are happier than the young.

At this time of year, there are plenty of coughs, colds and bugs going around. The trick is to work out, which are garden-variety winter ills and which need real attention.

If it's not good a partner doesn't want it... and did you know that there's no male equivalent of Menopause?

Exercise. Some people love it and some people hate it, some people see it as necessary in their lives, and others wouldn't go near it.

Epilepsy is a common neurological condition affecting between 1% and 2% of the population. S

Kiwi parents need to be more vigilant in monitoring their children for ear infections if we want to prevent hearing loss and reduce the numbers admitted to hospital annually, according to a leading Starship surgeon.

We may never fully unlock all the mysteries of the human brain - it is the most complex and brilliant computer ever designed.

Older people "should exercise to build muscle - even in their 80's! "

An awareness campaign run last year in the Waikato doubled the number of residents in the area who could identify the main signs of stroke. The faster stroke victims are treated, the greater their chance of survival and recovery.

It's far too early to be worrying about coughs and colds, but it's never too soon to make a plan to avoid them once the autumn and winter roll around.