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Where we live in NZ can raise our risk of cognitive decline – with poorer areas worse off.
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I was diagnosed with inoperable colon cancer, but eight years on I’m cancer-free
Telegraph: Martyn Edwards achieved a rare 'complete response' to treatment.
I lost 11kg in four months. At 55, I can finally see my abs
Telegraph: 'I was menopausal and unhappy with my weight so I knew I had to make changes.'
Why stress can cause a stroke in mid life (and how to prevent it)
Telegraph: It’s never too late to start stroke-proofing our lives.
I thought life was too short to live without bacon and booze – then I hit 50
Telegraph: As editor for a 'lad's mag', heavy drinking was part of the day job.
Robotic shorts could help people walk farther. Yes, robotic shorts
The shorts are designed to be worn over everyday clothes.
They married at 98 and 96: ‘Who doesn’t love a great love story?’
'We really did fall in love. I didn’t know it could happen again,' said Jo Cartwright, 96.
'You’re trusting them': Family speak out after home failed to properly care for dementia patient
Audrey Wilson had repeated falls, a fractured arm and sepsis. She died in hospital.
Robyn Malcolm on menopause: 'I'm not going to shy away from talking about it'
At 59, the Kiwi actor hopes to help shift the discourse around women's health.
Didn't leave home for three years: Loneliness 'at epidemic levels' among pensioners in NZ
Loneliness among New Zealand's seniors is reaching epidemic levels, Age Concern says.
The crushing truth about being childless at 64 – a man's perspective
Telegraph: There’s a unique grief that comes with unintentional childlessness.
Four exercises that could reduce your dementia risk
Telegraph: A study shows even minimal exercise can lower dementia risk by up to 10%.
Millionaire injects himself in attempt to ‘age backwards’. His face then ‘blows up’
Bryan Johnson is known for outlandish health treatments to regain the body of a teenager.
Lessons, big and small, from growing out my grey hair
New York Times: It turns out going silver comes with its own growing pains.
Can crosswords and games prevent dementia?
New York Times: Experts say the answer is a puzzle.
Watch: CCTV shows search for 95yo before she was fatally tasered by NSW police
The officer is facing trial after pleading not guilty to manslaughter.
Talking about death with the love of your life is devastating, but I’m so grateful I did
Telegraph: Crucial donations of blood meant our sons will now remember their dad.
Age Concern calls for Ministry for Loneliness to support elderly New Zealanders
A third of Māori kaumātua live rurally and suffer many inequities.
Why a little bit of belly fat is healthier than you think
Telegraph: A new US study suggests some middle-age-spread is more harmful than others.
Opinion: No one told me this would happen to my body in my 40s
OPINION: A decline in strength as we age is little recognised and infrequently discussed.
Far North woman warns others after bag plucked from supermarket trolley
Pensioner too scared to do anything when her bag was taken outside Pak'nSave Kaitāia.
Do people in ‘blue zones’ actually live longer?
New York Times: The premise is catchy, but some think it’s based on faulty data.
How to cope when dementia changes a loved one’s personality
New York Times: Advice for managing mood swings in dementia patients.
Opinion: My nightmare menopause symptoms were ignored by doctors for six years
Telegraph - OPINION: Doctors' advice ranged from 'have more sex' to 'use different soap'.
How long can you stand on one foot? The answer may predict your fall risk
According to a new study, balance is a telltale sign of age-related decline.
What is the 'soft goth' look and can it be flattering in midlife?
From the red carpet to the runway, there’s something distinctly gothic in the air.
Broadcaster Kevin Milne on his best role yet
The former Fair Go presenter is "besotted" with his grandchildren.
Getting older? It might be time to hire a trainer
New York Times: Personal training isn’t just for the young.
Aussie aged care firm offers Kiwis up to $10k, free housing to cross ditch for jobs
This latest recruitment drive comes as our aged care sector faces shortfalls.
Could this daily routine help you live to 150?
'Already my biological age is about a decade younger than I actually am'.
Opinion: How Google's tech can help prevent NZ's most common accidents
OPINION: Addressing fall risks early could save money – and lives – down the track.
What are 'danger' ages and what can we do about it?
Researchers have discovered two spikes in our ageing. Here's how to turn back the clock.
Canny view: What’s the future of New Zealand’s economic landscape?
Opinion: Super and healthcare costs are projected to skyrocket. How can NZ cope?