A son has published heart-wrenching video filmed with his mother, who has dementia, as she forgets who he is for the first time.

Police are looking for an 89-year-old man with dementia who has gone missing from his New Plymouth home. Bill Workman left his home

The British MP was in the process of establishing the loneliness commission when she was murdered outside her constituency last June.

Child poverty is a multi-headed beast, writes Rachel Smalley. She tells of a visit to the emergency department and an agitated mother waiting for help.

A new report warns a parasite commonly found in cat faeces alters the chemistry of the human brain, making it fertile ground for Alzheimer's to take hold.

Most of us will be confident that we can count to 50 without any struggle, however this puzzle may just have you questioning your numeracy skills.

Research shows that consuming plenty of fruit and vegetables, olive oil and wine could slow shrinking of the brain among people in their 70s.

A principal who stalked a young teacher has been censured by the teacher's body.

Five homicides within 15 months involving acutely unwell mental health patients have led to an overhaul of health systems following a critical review.

Primary school principals are burned-out and leaving the profession because of high stress and 'relentless' workload.

The DeCinque twins have revealed their diagnosis of body dysmorphia and said they are trying to return to their natural look.

CONTENT WARNING: It's not just families and friends of victims who are affected, Suicide can take a toll on the people on the front line as well.

When Sarah Maindonald began working as a counsellor 24 years ago, she saw teenagers struggling with mental health issues, but barely ever a child.

They provide laughs on social media, but what about the real people pictured in those "funny" memes?

Weight gain, health problems and violent mood swings - one chronic sufferer reveals the toll of the epidemic no one is talking about.

A Tauranga barber will travel the length of the country to promote Lifeline and stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Just two letters, it's such a small word. But is not being able to say no making your life unmanageable? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald has some tips.

If you were looking for an excuse to share that bit of juicy gossip, a group of psychologists might just have provided it.

District health boards are making their final preparations for the three-day strike by unionised resident doctors that starts tomorrow morning.

This quiz is set to determine those who can spot a misspelled word from those who are obsessive about spelling.

Parents who choose single-sex schools do so for many reasons, but a major one is the belief that "boys and girls learn differently."

As long summer days on the beach draw to an end, Kiwis could be forgiven for having a dose of the back-to-work blues.

These infuriating word riddles, otherwise known as dingbats, will put your logistical knowledge to the test.

Researchers call for ban on ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport

Waikato District Health Board is postponing around 500 patients' appointments because of the strike.

Two investigations are underway into the death of a highly respected data expert with CERA

COMMENT: Not everyone is long and lithe - it's time adverts celebrated a range of body shapes and sizes and recognised beauty is diverse.

We all know how depressing it is to put on weight. This doctor has some tips of his own.

Greg Bruce's wife is a yoga teacher. She thinks him taking it up will change his life. Is she right?

Mental health campaigner tries to get video link removed.