Children's Health

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Wound care
We all have bacteria growing all over our skin. The skin is the first line of protection to keep the bacteria out of our bodies. When you get a cut or graze bugs can get into the wound. Check out our tips to treat minor cuts and wounds at home and when it's necessary to see a doctor.
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A Healthy Mind Takes Guts!
Gut health for kids. As parents, we often focus on nurturing our children's physical health through ..
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Meningococcal B Vaccine
Find out more about a fully funded programme to help protect children against meningococcal B.
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Funding Changes For Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)
From 1 October 2024, Pharmac will fund a range of continuous glucose monitors & insulin pumps for al..
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Around the clock relief for cold and flu symptoms
With winter season upon us, many of us are reaching for tissues and pain relief as cold and flu seas..
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Meditation and Stress

We frequently hear about the negative impact of stress on our health and its role in the ongoing mental health crisis, contributing to depression and anxiety. Since stress is an unavoidable part of life, it's important to learn how to manage it. Claire Robbie offers her insights on how meditation can help us effectively process and reduce stress.

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Men's Health

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What is a decongestant and how do they work?
Feeling stuffy and congested can be one of the most uncomfortable symptoms of a cold or allergy. Enter decongestants, the over-the-counter medicines that many of us turn to for relief. But what exactly are decongestants, and how do they work?
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Ultra Lip Protection Against Summer Sun
Did you know your lips can burn just like your skin? This is why it's important to help protect them..
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Repair, moisturise and protect your hands & feet
Your hands and feet go through a lot on a daily basis. That’s why it’s important to take good ca..
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Around the clock relief for cold and flu symptoms
With winter season upon us, many of us are reaching for tissues and pain relief as cold and flu seas..
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Managing & Surviving End-Of-Year Stress
Anyone else feel a sense of dread halfway through October, that comes with realising that end-of-yea..
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Women's Health

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10 Ways to Naturally Improve Your Mental Health
Mental health can be defined as a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. To be in prime mental health means being able to maintain healthy relationships, navigate stress, bounce back from adversity, work productively, contribute to society, and realise your own potential. With the pressures of recent times, it’s safe to say that most of the population has faced more stress than usual and a lot of people’s mental health has been challenged.
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Ultra Lip Protection Against Summer Sun
Did you know your lips can burn just like your skin? This is why it's important to help protect them..
Read more
Repair, moisturise and protect your hands & feet
Your hands and feet go through a lot on a daily basis. That’s why it’s important to take good ca..
Read more
Managing & Surviving End-Of-Year Stress
Anyone else feel a sense of dread halfway through October, that comes with realising that end-of-yea..
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Understanding HIV & AIDS: Myths, Facts, and Progress
World AIDS Day is on 1 December every year, and this year the theme is “take the rights path”...
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Health Experts

Read insightful articles from our health experts to enhance our shared mission of promoting better health and well-being.

Seniors Health

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Blood Pressure
We all have ‘blood pressure’ the trouble is when it gets too high. High blood pressure will damage the smaller blood vessels (like in the back of your eyes and in your kidneys). High blood pressure also increases your chance of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney and eye damage.
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Managing & Surviving End-Of-Year Stress
Anyone else feel a sense of dread halfway through October, that comes with realising that end-of-yea..
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Funding Changes For Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)
From 1 October 2024, Pharmac will fund a range of continuous glucose monitors & insulin pumps for al..
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Gardening Safely this Summer
As more people head outdoors to garden during the warmer months, there is a corresponding risk of co..
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Understanding Vertigo: Causes, Symptoms & Solutions
Have you ever experienced a feeling that you are moving or your surroundings are moving even though ..
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Wellness

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Removing turmeric stains
Turmeric stains are notoriously difficult to remove, so is essential to act quickly when it comes into contact with fabric, countertops etc.
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Coconut Yoghurt Chocolate Strawberry Clusters
Does any food scream a Kiwi Christmas more than strawberries + chocolates?!
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Meditation and Drinking
My last drink was an espresso martini. Not something I would usually drink, and as I sipped on this ..
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Made using 30% Recycled Plastic Packaging
Handee, Purex & Sorbent have a low carbon footprint across the manufacturing process including respo..
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Five Fresh Ideas for Healthy Summer Snacks
Summertime, when the living is easy... and so should be your summer snacks! Chill out in the heat th..
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