Most of us will be touched by cancer in our lifetime. While cancer is frightening, there is also hope. Advances in screening, earlier diagnosis, improved treatments and care mean that more people are surviving cancer and living well after treatment.
As the days grow shorter and the skies greyer, many of us start to feel the effects of winter not just in our bodies—but in our minds too. It is common to feel flat, fatigued or unmotivated during the colder months. Maintaining positive mental health is just as important as managing physical health and there are many practical steps we can take to support our wellbeing through the season.
Do you ever walk into a room and forget what you went in for? Forget the names of people or misplace your keys? Thankfully, that is no cause for concern and is common for people of all ages. However, dementia affects 43,000 New Zealanders and their families. Dementia occurs as a result of physical changes in the structure of the brain, affecting memory, behaviour and emotions.
Due to recent changes, accredited pharmacists are now permitted to supply a selection of oral contraceptives to certain women. This is an exciting change to improve convenience for women who fit the criteria. We'll take a look at the range of contraceptives available through pharmacy.
High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions, yet many people don’t realise they have it. If you have high blood pressure or are at risk, you can make improvements through lifestyle changes and medication adherence.
