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27/01/2026

Why your dreams may be more vivid when it's hot and humid

Sweaty, sticky and struggling with scary dreams? Auckland Sleep founder Sumit Samant explains how the heat may impact your rest.

26/01/2026

Sunglasses are not only a cool fashion accessory – they also protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays. Find out why it’s important to wear Sunglasses in Summer with Healthify - https://bit.ly/4oLmqEr

21/01/2026

Learn some key points about Ear infections of outer ear (also known as otitis externa and swimmer's ear) with Healthify - https://bit.ly/3LP9ui8

20/01/2026

Sneezing and streaming? How to know if it's a cold or hay fever

It's good to know the difference because one is contagious and the other is not.

19/01/2026

Find out about the various food and water-borne diseases such as Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli, Giardia etc and how to stay safe from these with this article from Health NZ - https://bit.ly/47MPAx1

15/01/2026

14/01/2026

5 types of 'wellness woo' that borrow from mainstream medicine

Botox injections and vitamin drips are two of the legitimate medical therapies that have crossed into the weird borderland between health and wellness.

13/01/2026

Health effects from heat - Check out these tips from Health NZ to reduce the effects of extreme heat o your health this summer - https://bit.ly/4r1EUCh

12/01/2026

Toddler’s Diarrhoea

Toddler’s diarrhoea is common in young tamariki (children). It can cause tamariki to have 3 or more episodes of loose, watery poo a day.

07/01/2026

How Kiwi kids are becoming the new face of 'adult' diabetes -

Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'juvenile diabetes', and Type 2 affected adults. But that's no longer the case, and the number of kids with Type 2 in New Zealand is rising.

06/01/2026

Sunburn In Children - Sunburn is common in New Zealand. Sunscreen, shade, hats and sunglasses can help protect tamariki (children) from the sun. If your child has sunburn, find out how to manage them and when to see a health professional - https://bit.ly/47JPK8g