Heart rate variability – what to know about this biometric most fitness trackers measure

Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day. Heart rate is a key marker of cardiovascular activity and an important vital sign. But your pulse is...

Better sleep for kids starts with better sleep for parents – especially after holiday disruptions to routines

Everyone knows that sleep is critical for growing children and their mental and physical health. Regular, high-quality sleep habits help children consolidate memory and learn better....

Chronic pain: An invisible disease whose sufferers are unfairly stigmatized

Imagine living with pain every day for months, or even years — pain that is so intrusive, it disrupts every day of your life. Unfortunately, this...

Drinking alcohol this Christmas and New Year? These medicines really don’t mix

Cluster headache may be more common in men, but it’s worse for women – new research

Cluster headache may be one of the most painful conditions out there and it’s a neurological condition which affects around one in 1,000 people worldwide. The...

German pharmacies warn of shortage of cancer drugs

BERLIN – The German healthcare system is in deep crisis. Hospitals and children’s clinics are overcrowded. There are shortages of antipyretic, painkillers and antibiotics. Now there is also...

Heavy periods are common. What can you do, and when should you seek help?

Around one in four women of reproductive age experience heavy periods, also known as heavy menstrual bleeding. Periods are a very personal experience and women (and...

Bedtime strategies for kids with autism and ADHD can help all families get more sleep

Pexels Ketut Subiyanto Getting a good night’s sleep is important for children’s learning and development. When young people don’t get enough sleep, it can impact their...

With COVID on the rise again, here are some simple steps to help us socialise safely during the holidays

New Zealand’s third wave of COVID infections will likely reach its peak during the holiday period and stretch well into 2023. The risk of infection is...

Pets can get colds too – here’s how to keep them safe

With winter comes cold and flu season, making coughs and sneezes rife. But it isn’t just humans who get struck down by these seasonal illnesses –...