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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.

Stay ahead of the curve with this life and career hack from Joseph Darby, CEO and Financial Adviser at Milestone Direct Limited.

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.

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.

It is reprehensible that the banks hadn’t come up with tangible solutions before cutting off the supply chain; it is the equivalent of destroying a bridge without first building a road to provide an alternative route of travel.

The release of the latest Where from Here He Ara Whakamua handbook – which covers the Upper South Island – marks more than 30 years of what is commonly referred to as the “older person’s bible.”

As health and wellbeing month continues on the Eldernet Gazette, we showcase the revolutionary fitness and rehab equipment developed by HUR, which could have a huge impact on the aged-care sector in New Zealand.

Breakfast is a great way to stock up on nutrients needed for healthy ageing. Without breakfast you are running on empty, like trying to start the car with no petrol!

Earlier this month, BNZ released its Digital skills for life in Aotearoa report, acknowledging that “too many New Zealanders still sit on the digital divide.”

Here are five FREE Techweek events around the country showcasing some of the exciting innovations that could change the way we live and work in the future.