Making these midlife lifestyle changes could prevent dementia
Midlife is proving a key period where intervention could prevent almost half of all cases.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromDrink
Craft brewer, gastropub business Brothers Beer tumbles into liquidation
Sector at crossroads: 10-year boom cycle reaches plateau in tightening economy.
I knew I had to give up drinking when my daughter asked ‘why is mummy behaving so strangely?’
Anna's daughter's innocent question led her to quit alcohol for good.
Oscar winner reveals sobriety: 'I don't normally talk about it'
First hinted at in 2019, how's the Oscar-winning actor faring?
I’m sober, he’s a drinker, and it’s damaging our relationship
Mismatched drinking habits can cause great frustration. How do you get out of the rut?
Alcohol tolerance changes with age - how can you minimise the damage?
If you think you can drink like a 20-year-old in your 60s, think again.
‘My wife’s drinking is out of control and I can’t cope’
Telegraph: Alcohol binges are impacting our marriage, writes one reader.
How to 'cure' your hangover
They're no Las Vegas' Hangover Heaven, but here are some at-home tips to help.
'Shocking history': Recidivist drink driver clocks up 14th conviction
'The message clearly isn’t getting through and the deterrent is probably not high enough.'
Why a few drinks change your personality
Turning from a happy to a sad drunk? How to know which kind you are, and how to change.
Billionaire Graeme Hart's US companies make $15b revenue
How did two American businesses owned by NZ's wealthiest man perform in 2023?
England football legend staying in agent's spare bedroom, opens up on alcohol battle
Paul Gascoigne opens up about his ongoing battle with alcohol.
7 habits that are keeping middle-aged men from a longer life
From lying on the sofa to neglecting loved ones, is it time to rethink our behaviour?
Buckle up or face a $450 fine - Government gets tough with road users
The policy statement reveals harsher fines and more roadside tests for drivers.
Why a ban on energy drinks won't be enough to protect children
The buzz around energy drinks isn't dying down. And it's not just because of the caffeine.
Why you should take the straw out of your water bottle before flying
One passenger learned of the issue with reusable drink bottles on planes the hard way.
Police investigating alcohol giveaways to students as O-Week begins
Police want 'everybody to have a good time while keeping themselves and others safe'.
Teacher-turned-brewer of Cowabunga calls in liquidators
'It’s a crowded market. They were unable to make a go of it.'
'From $4000/night to the sky's the limit': New InterContinental Auckland opens
Mayor Wayne Brown officiated at today's opening along with Precinct's Scott Pritchard.
Dry January is nearly over. Here’s how to raise a glass - healthily
Congratulations for finishing Dry January. Now here's how to ease yourself back.
Reese Witherspoon responds to backlash over eating snow
The Oscar-winning actress downplayed critics' concerns after they raised health concerns.
Ponsonby's Lime Bar turns 25
Ponsonby's Lime Bar turns 25 in January, making it the longest continuously running bar on the Ponsonby strip. Famous for its tiny size, cocktails featuring natural lime and its retro playlist, it has spawned a million wild nights and relationships. Video / Dean Purcell
‘My dad died an alcoholic - this is how I manage to drink normally'
"After Dad died, it gave me the impetus to nail down a more moderate drinking life."
The 13 hangover cures that actually work
Experts reveal the healthy strategies that really make a difference.
Patrick Gower's major life update
The award-winning journalist gave up drinking two years ago and will 'never regret it'.
Is alcohol affecting your fertility?
The experts have some advice on how to approach drinking if you're trying to get pregnant.
Deep Creek brewery collapse: How much is owed to creditors and staff
A shipment failure to China left the craft brewer with a cashflow problem.
Is decaf coffee really caffeine-free?
Here's everything you need to know about decaf coffee.
Deep Creek brewery collapse: What went wrong?
'A lot of pain out there' but some hope after disaster pushed Deep Creek over the edge.
Church Road only NZ winery up for big international award
The Hawke's Bay winery has a long history of producing excellent wines.
Inside the unstoppable rise of matcha
Studies show matcha can ‘inactivate’ Covid – so is it time to ditch the traditional cuppa?
Drink-driving police officer denied discharge without conviction
Cop did the right things after crash, but the offending was serious, judge says.
'Disproportionate response': Supermarkets appeal restrictions on morning alcohol sales
The revised policy aims to align trading hours across the Eastern Bay.