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Anaemia in Older Adults: Why Does It Happen?
Feeling more tired than usual, or a little breathless on the stairs? Many Kiwis put it down to getting older, but anaemia in older adults is common and often overlooked.…
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Thyroid Results
Getting your thyroid results back can feel confusing, especially when the numbers and medical terms are unfamiliar. For many New Zealand seniors, a thyroid blood test is a routine part…
How Ageing Changes Your Thyroid
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck, and it quietly sets the pace for your body's energy use. As we grow older, this gland…
The Door Handle That Suddenly Feels Heavy
A door handle should be one of those things you barely think about. You turn it, push the door, and carry on with your day. So when an ordinary handle…
The Pain in Your Jaw When You Eat
A sore jaw after a particularly chewy meal is easy to explain. But if your jaw repeatedly starts hurting while you are eating, especially if it is a new symptom,…
Melanoma Symptoms Explained for Seniors
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, and the risk rises as we get older. Years spent gardening, fishing, walking the dog or watching…
Organ and tissue donors gave almost 300 lifesaving gifts in 2025
60 people, with the support of their whānau, donated organs following their death in 2025, made up of 45 donations after brain death and 15 after circulatory death.This enabled 190…
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The Strange Urge to Keep Moving Your Legs
You finally get comfortable in bed, then your legs start feeling strangely restless. Perhaps there is an unpleasant crawling, tingling, or pulling sensation, and moving your legs is the only…
The Morning Headache That Keeps Coming Back
A headache once in a while is usually easy to explain. Perhaps you had too little water, slept badly, or enjoyed a few too many drinks the night before. But…
Why Iron Deficiency in Seniors Is Often Missed
Iron deficiency in seniors is more common than many people realise, yet it is often overlooked. Because the signs can look like normal ageing, many older New Zealanders live with…
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How Much Coffee Is Too Much for Older Adults?
For many Kiwis, the day starts with a flat white at the café or a hot cup from the plunger at home. Coffee is a comforting ritual, and for most…
Can Singing Really Make Your Lungs Stronger?
Many Kiwis love a good sing-along, whether it is in the car, in the church hall or around the piano at a family gathering. But did you know that singing…
Could Your Medications Be Affecting Your Appetite?
If food has stopped tasting the way it used to, or you simply are not feeling hungry, your medications may be part of the reason. Many older New Zealanders take…
A Full Night’s Sleep But No Energy
You went to bed at a reasonable hour, slept through most of the night, and still woke up feeling as though you had barely rested. It is tempting to blame…
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The Clothes That Suddenly Feel Too Loose
Sometimes the scales are not the first thing to tell you that your weight has changed. It might be a belt that suddenly needs another hole, trousers that no longer…
Feeling Colder Than Everyone Else
You put on another jumper while everyone else seems perfectly comfortable. The room is not particularly cold, yet you find yourself reaching for a blanket, turning up the heat, or…
When Food Suddenly Tastes Different
A favourite meal can feel strangely unfamiliar when it suddenly tastes different. Food may seem bland, unusually bitter, metallic, or simply not as enjoyable as it once was. It is…
Soluble vs. Insoluble Fibre: What’s the Difference?
If you have ever read the label on a cereal box, you have probably seen the word fibre. It is a vital part of healthy eating at any age, but…
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When Your Urine Looks Foamy
A few bubbles in the toilet after you urinate are hardly something most people think twice about. But if your urine regularly looks unusually foamy or frothy, it is worth…
Your Usual Bowel Pattern Has Changed
Everyone has their own version of “normal” when it comes to bowel movements. Some people go several times a day, while others go every few days. What matters more than…
Lymphedema: What It Is and How to Manage It
If you have noticed ongoing swelling in an arm or leg, you may be wondering what is behind it. One possible cause is lymphedema, a long-term condition that affects many…
Breast Cancer in Seniors: What to Expect When It Is Suspected
Hearing that your doctor suspects breast cancer can feel overwhelming. Knowing what happens next often eases worry and helps you feel more in control. This guide shares general information about…
Yes, Men Can Get Breast Cancer
Breast cancer in men is not something most people talk about, yet it does happen. Men have a small amount of breast tissue, and like any tissue in the body,…
When Opening a Jar Becomes Surprisingly Difficult
There is a particular moment when an ordinary household task suddenly feels different. The jar that you have opened countless times will not budge, a saucepan feels heavier than usual,…
That Toenail Has Started Looking Different
A toenail that becomes thicker, yellowish, or difficult to trim is easy to dismiss as one of those things that happens with age. It is also tempting to assume it…
When Hiccups Stop Being Just Hiccups
Hiccups are one of those minor annoyances that usually disappear before you have had much time to think about them. You eat too quickly, laugh at the wrong moment, or…
Living Well With Diabetic Neuropathy
If you have diabetes, you may have heard your doctor mention diabetic neuropathy. It is a type of nerve damage that can develop when blood sugar levels stay high over…
Early Signs of Nerve Damage Seniors Shouldn’t Ignore
Tingling toes or a hand that keeps going numb are easy to put down to get older. But these changes may be early signs of nerve damage, and noticing them…
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