Let's talk about menopause
If you’re a woman over 40, just hearing the word menopause can get your pulse racing, bring on a hot flush and make you anxious, angry and tearful all at the same time.
Phantom pain
Phantom pain is pain that feels like it's coming from a body part that's no longer there. Unlike pain that is caused by injury directly to a limb, phantom pain is thought to be caused by mixed signals from your brain or spinal cord.
Pain relief during childbirth
Every birth and labour is different and each woman experiences labour pain differently. As part of your birth plan, you need to think about what pain relief you want during labour and the birth.
How much sleep is enough?
Most adults need around 7–9 hours of sleep each night. If you feel tired during the day, you might need to sleep more.
Anger management
Anger is a normal emotion we all experience. However, you need to know how to express it in an appropriate way to keep yourself and others safe and well.
Compassion
Compassion can be defined as the sensitivity shown in order to understand another person's suffering, combined with a willingness to help and to promote the wellbeing of that person, in order to find a solution to their situation.
Medicines – a guide for older adults
As you get older it's likely that the number of medicines you take will increase. In this guide, we provide examples of 10 common medication-related problems you may encounter as you get older and tips to help you overcome them.
Complementary and alternative medicine
The term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is usually used to describe medical products and practices that are not standard medical care. When this is used together with conventional medicine, it's considered complementary and when it is used instead of conventional medicine, it's considered alternative.
Medicines – when can problems occur?
Medicines are important for managing many health conditions, but sometimes problems can occur. We discuss the different types of problems that can happen and provide useful tips to help you use medications safely.
Healthcare in NZ
Information about healthcare in New Zealand, to help you manage your health and the health of your whanau.
Video library
Wide range of videos ranging from explanations about health conditions through to personal stories and tips for keeping well. Disclaimer: Some of our video links take you to other websites, we cannot control any advertising running on those sites.
App library
Mobile apps are made to support lifestyle, disease management, mental wellbeing and behaviour change, but how do you know if they work, or they are safe to use? Our library, currently funded by the Ministry of Health, comprises of apps that have been reviewed by a range of experts, so you can decide which ones are right for you.