Carer alert : Focus on you own health first
As about half of Kiwi seniors being cared for at home are being...
A little exercise goes a long way for older people
Getting old doesn’t necessarily mean becoming weak and frail, as just a little...
The nutrition crisis our elderly face
When we think of malnutrition, it brings to mind images of starving children...
Malnutrition a big risk for elderly
Over two thirds of elderly hospital patients were found to be malnourished or...
Protein at every meal for stronger muscles in older people
Did you know eating protein at every meal might make you stronger?
New research...
Funding for senior nutrition research
Nearly $250,000 of Health Research Council money has been awarded to a nutrition...
Malnutrition in older people in spotlight
Massey University research shows concerning levels of malnutrition among older Aucklanders. Of the...
Ask the experts: Gaining weight for seniors
Q. "My mother is in her 70s and has lost weight due to an...
Ask the experts: Lack of appetite
Q: "I take my 92-year-old aunt shopping every week. In the last few...
Ask the experts: Healthy weight gain for seniors
Q: "I'm a 71-year-old man and I'm quite lean. I've read it's not...
Ask the experts: Digestion and ageing
Q: "I’ve noticed over the last few years that I often feel uncomfortably...
Food on the brain: The Alzheimer’s-food connection
There is now a strong theory that what we eat plays a key...
The challenges of healthy ageing: Eating well for older people
There may be some downsides to an ageing body, but as they say,...
Digestion as we age
Nutritionist Cindy Williams shares her top tips for keeping your digestion working properly...
Age-related macular degeneration
Aging populations in developed countries suffer high rate of blindness as a result...
Boost your brain power at any age
We explain how what we eat can make us smarter, sharper and more...
Feel fabulous over 50: Heart health
Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in New Zealand and...
