Dr. Carla Herman, who is Chief, Division of Geriatrics at the University of New Mexico, was a featured presenter at a seminar held last year in preparation for the review of positive aging policies. Here is what she had to say.
Health & Wellness
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Metabolic Syndrome (Part One)
The most common symptoms of metabolic syndrome include high cortisol levels, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, fatigue, and a "spare tyre" of weight around the middle.
Life is about Affirming Others
Born in 1931, Ann Newton grew up in war time England. A structured life taught Ann discipline, how to get along with other people and how to deal well with life's challenges.
Metabolic Syndrome (Part Two)
In this instalment we will look at the main presenting differences between adrenal fatigue and metabolic syndrome, and how metabolic syndrome can be reversed.
Way #1 To Kill Conflict – Listen
Listening is one of the most important and crucial parts of having a good relationship with anyone.
Love Your Disease
This month's article will explore more about how the mind can affect the body.
Ageing Consciously
Read more from Agewell. By Mike Milstein Like many of us, Denese Moore remembers “when everyone ...
Be Alive, Keep Learning and Be Alive
Kindra Douglas is a bit of a vagabond. She grew up in a small New Zealand town at the bottom end of the Manukau Harbor area. She spent time on the beach, rode ponies and...
Older People Were Just Like Us Once
What's it like to be a teenager who spends a lot of time with older people?
Finding Out What Stirs You Up
Inga Browning's parents left Denmark and moved to New Zealand in 1955. They made the difficult decision...