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Does the flu vaccine work?

The ‘flu shot’, or influenza vaccine is being widely touted again. Winter every year causes incidences of influenza to rise, and there is no doubt that getting the flu is...

The Tamiflu story

Winter is the season for colds and flu and with just under a month before the official start, I thought I would give you a quick summary of the drug,...

Why a calorie is not just a calorie

For decades, we’ve been told that eating fat will make us fat and the only way to lose weight is to exercise and cut calories. Yet again, the ‘experts’ appear...

Mediterranean Salmon

Salmon is considered one of nature's super foods as it is rich in the essential fatty acids EPA & DHA. DHA in fish oil is a major structural component in...

How to keep your brain young

Staying healthy is more than just not getting cancer or having a heart attack, we need to keep our mental faculties as well. With this in mind I asked Dr...

Nutrition and Brain Food

When it comes to good nutrition for humans, it all begins with the mother. Sufficient omega-3, folic acid, iron and iodine are all essential for the baby and are present...

New Study on resveratrol

Those of you who have been following the life of resveratrol, which is probably most of you, will be aware of the many benefits linked to this amazing natural substance....

Slip, slop and slap: is this still sound advice?

For New Zealanders summer is synonymous with three other ‘S’ words:  slip, slop and slap.  This nationwide sun protection campaign encouraging us to wear shirts, hats, sun glasses and sunscreen...

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What topics does the About Health blog cover?

The About Health blog shares practical advice on healthy living, nutrition, recipes, supplements, and everyday wellbeing.

Is the advice suitable for older adults?

Yes—our content is written to be clear, practical, and supportive, especially for those focused on healthy ageing.

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New articles are added regularly, covering seasonal health, recipes, and wellness topics.