Strokes
The stroke survivor on mission to boost health and wellbeing
Launched as a trial in 2023, Health15 supports busy construction workers by providing free 15-minute on-site health checks. Audio
Frontal Fatigue: how technology is overstressing our brain
In his trailblazing new book, Frontal Fatigue: The Impact of Modern Life and Technology on Mental Illness, Dr Mark Rego examines why mental illness and stress are skyrocketing alongside technology. Audio
Self-rehab for stroke patients significantly improves outcomes
A new study has found that self-rehabilitation after a stroke could make a significant difference to recovery outcomes for patients. Dr Harry McNaughton has been leading the research for the Medical… Audio
What lockdown taught us about medical events
The medical world is starting to look at some of the unintended consequences of lockdown - some of them positive, some more worrying. Audio
What lockdown taught us about medical events
The medical world is starting to look at some of the unintended consequences of lockdown - some of them positive, some more worrying.
AudioYour brain is “rubbish” at distinguishing between reality and dreams
Myths, misunderstandings and current research into the brain are discussed by Associate Professor Cathy Stinear from the University of Auckland during the 2018 Raising the Bar night. Audio
New Zealanders among the most at-risk of strokes
One in four New Zealanders are at risk of developing a stroke during their lifetimes - the second-highest rate among developed countries. Audio
Rehab under the bonnet
Tinkering with cars is helping people in Fielding overcome disabilities incurred through stroke. Video, Audio
Doctors out to stop strokes killing people
Doctors are getting aggressive with the country's third biggest killer. Audio
Improving Stroke Recovery
A new clinical algorithm will help predict likely recovery for stroke patients Audio
Improving Stroke Recovery
A new clinical algorithm will help predict likely recovery for stroke patients
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