It might not seem like the right thing to do, but if you have chronic pain getting active can really make a difference. Physical activity and exercise programmes are increasingly being promoted as an effective treatment for chronic pain.
Palliative care is the provision of caring and dignified support and services for people of all ages facing a life-limiting condition. It is provided wherever the person is, whether that is in the home, hospital, community clinic or hospice.
Obesity is a medical term used to describe excess body weight. If you have excess body weight, even a small amount of weight loss is likely to produce health benefits. However, focusing on 4 key healthy behaviours, rather than your weight, is the best way to take care of your health.
You can reduce harm from recreational drug use by getting notifications from High Alert of when dangerous drugs are in our communities.
There are a variety of vaccines available in Aotearoa New Zealand. Some are given as routine vaccinations in line with the New Zealand Immunisation Schedule. Others are given in special cases, eg, when you have an increased chance of getting an infection. Find out here how vaccines work, as well as about the specific vaccines available.
As you get older, you may find your memory doesn’t always work as well as it used to. But just because you can be a bit forgetful at times, doesn’t mean you have dementia.
Sciatica can be a real pain in the backside… and leg, and foot.
What you need to know about COVID-19, including the latest information and advice from the Ministry of Health.
Providing healthcare professionals with information and resources about self-management support (SMS).
Each month a range of new topics is created or updated. This section highlights some of the key changes month by month.
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