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Damaging our ears daily
Our ear has developed to detect even very low-level sounds. Why? It’s a natural survival tool. Think about prey animals like rabbits or deer. Their
Hearing loss – how it affects us
Hearing loss is incredibly common, especially as we age. In many cases it is age-related as parts and pathways get a little worn, but in
Hearing and balance – the basics
How we hear sound Sound is transmitted through the air as sound waves from the environment. The sound waves are funnelled by the outer ear
Teeth – the basics
What are teeth and why do we need them? Teeth play a big role in digestion. They cut and crush foods, making them easier to
Tooth decay – here’s what happens
Some science actually lies behind the tooth decay ads Here’s how it works. The outer enamel layer of our teeth is the hardest tissue in
Dental costs – the elephant in the clinic
Too many of us are missing important dental help because of costs. In dental speak, the term ‘unmet needs’ means folk wandering about with holes
Seven Sharp features MHW
Seven Sharp closes MHW with some simple but rock solid expert advice Here’s a great summary of why we need Men’s Health Week each year,
Man WOF in Te reo Māori, Samoan and Mandarin (简体中文)
AA Man WoF now in Te reo Māori, Samoan and Mandarin (简体中文) and English Our mates at the AA adapted Men’s Health Week’s useful What’s
Healthy habits for a longer life
Healthy habits – Why more men need to take charge of their wellbeing As Men’s Health Week shines a spotlight on how men’s wellbeing, the
Men’s Sheds – laughter, sharing, talking
Hammer and chatter among great things coming from this retirement community workshop They say a man’s pride can be measured by his shed—its size,
Sir JK’s ‘AAA battery’ for anxiety
Sir John Kirwan’s ‘AAA battery’ for anxiety Men’s Health Week asked Sir JK to share some of his advice around guys’ health, and here is
Processed foods – convenient but how healthy?
Natural and Processed foods – what’s the difference and why should we know? “Where possible we should be trying to eat whole foods that are
Arnie was asked about men’s mental health
Arnie is a legend. Mr Olympia, mad good actor, married a Kennedy, Governor of America’s largest state and a guy people want to listen to.
10,000 steps: good but certainly not essential
It’s time to call BS on the idea that 10,000 steps is the gold standard of what we should be walking each day for optimal
Don’t let the bills stack up
Don’t let the health bills stack up When he was younger, Oscar Kightley let traffic tickets pile up without paying them. “I’d just ignore the
5 good steps we need to take
Five things men should be doing from MHW Some great advice on five positive steps Kiwi men can take today to help themselves from NZ
Men’s Health policy call
Researchers call for Men’s Health policy Successive New Zealand governments have failed to develop a policy or strategy focused on men’s health, falling behind countries
MHW media
Four grim figures that should worry us The country’s largest newspaper took a look at the four most troubling statistics for Kiwi men to mark
Thanks Oscar
Oscar Kightley joins the team for MHW Playwright, actor and all round good guy Oscar Kightley has joined the MHW team as an ambassador in
AA gets revved up for MHW
AA Health Insurance and Men’s Health Week team up to lift the hood on Men’s Health. AA Health Insurance is revved up to be partnering