Bongards Pharmacy

22/12/2025

Strokes can happen at any age: knowing the signs and acting fast is crucial

Treating a stroke is a race against time because the longer the brain is starved of blood and oxygen, the more brain cells die.

21/12/2025

Summer has arrives, get ready with some Sun safety tips from Healthify https://bit.ly/3LG8s8a

16/12/2025

Summer forecast a blessing in disguise for those with pollen allergies

Latest research on pollen levels in Auckland show the implications of La Niña summer for those with hay-fever or asthma.

15/12/2025

In line with Disability Awareness Day earlier in the month, check out the following disability programmes and services available in New Zealand and how to access disability services in your area - https://bit.ly/4p9lUjv

10/12/2025

Govt confirms all measles vaccines are free as growing outbreak fears

The Government has confirmed to 1News that measles vaccines are now free for everyone in New Zealand over the age of one – including adults who weren’t previously eligible for funded healthcare.

08/12/2025

How Pharmacies can help - At pharmacies you can get advice on medicines and common issues like coughs and colds, bladder or eye infections, minor cuts and grazes, and emergency birth control. Pharmacies can suggest over-the-counter treatment, fill prescriptions, and some give immunisations. Find out more here - https://bit.ly/4nRPXe9

03/12/2025

If you only eat until you’re 80% full, will it make you healthier?

Some of the world’s healthiest and longest-living people follow the practice of “hara hachi bu” — a Japanese eating philosophy rooted in moderation.

27/11/2025

25/11/2025

It took me years to learn how much food (and drink) impacts my mental wellbeing

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull on what to eat (and what to avoid) to optimise your outlook.

18/11/2025

What's the difference between hot sweat and cold sweat?

Overheating and distress both involve sweating but the causes and implications are different.

17/11/2025

Panic attack – A panic attack is scary to experience and to watch. Here are some things you can do to help somebody if you're sure they're having a panic attack with Healthify / https://bit.ly/3WAlYMK

13/11/2025

World Diabetes Day - Let's talk about well-being for a better diabetes life. Diabetes and well-being is the theme for World Diabetes Day 2024-26 https://bit.ly/3sfioZc