Health & Wellbeing

Sepsis (also known as “septicaemia” or “blood poisoning”) is a life-threatening complication of infection where the body’s immune response starts to damage its tissues and organs.

“The data actually suggests that alcohol should be illegal, and cannabis, LSD and ecstasy should be legalised – it’s just that way alcohol is so interwoven in our society means that people would say ‘no, don’t take away my alcohol,’” says Associate Professor Andy Towers.

Each district health board (DHB) around New Zealand is managing the rollout of the vaccine in their area. Exactly how and when people are contacted may differ between regions.

Exercise is important when living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) to help improve or maintain balance, mobility, and the ability to perform daily tasks.

Think of your brain as `Headquarters’ – the control room where all the core functions for your body and mind come from. It doesn’t get a holiday or take time out, it’s always “on”, working 24/7, taking care of your thoughts, breathing, movement and senses even while you’re asleep.

This month on the Gazette, we’re exploring all things health and wellbeing. This week, Wendy Scanlon from Senior Chef gives us 10 ways to boost your vegetable and fruit intake. Eating a wide range of vegetables and fruits protects our bodies from disease and gives us a good chance of …

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day occurs ever year on 15 June. The day is recognised by the United Nations and represents the one day in the year when the whole world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted to some of our older generations.

Running from 14 – 20 June, Men’s Health Week is part of a global health awareness campaign marked in the US, Europe and Australasia. The week focuses on the health issues all men face and raises awareness of steps men can take to help address these.

Dr Rosamund Vallings, author of the internationally acclaimed book Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Symptoms Diagnosis Management, explains what this often misunderstood illness is and what can be done to help people who are diagnosed with it.

This month on the Gazette, we’re exploring all things health and wellbeing. To kick off week two, we’re exploring the benefits of protein – with a fabulous fish pie recipe to boot – courtesy off Wendy Scanlon from Senior Chef. Protein Did you know that compared with younger people, older …