ARTICLES

I took a photo of Kenzie’s dolls’ house today. The tiny windows still catch the light. The front door never quite closes, as if waiting for small hands to come and play.

How cycling has helped with my Parkinson’s, from reducing stiffness to safer e-bike rides and everyday tips for living well in Auckland.

What my heart transplant, cancer, grief, and Parkinson’s taught me about friendship. There’s an Irish saying: “A friend is known in hardship.” I can vouch for that.

I'm thrilled to announce my upcoming memoir, "Bollix! When Life Isn't All It's Craic'd Up to Be," which is set to be published by Bateman Books in late 2026.

Explore medical memoirs through the eyes of a patient. Nic Russell shares honest reflections inspired by doctors-sometimes turned-patients, highlighting truths about healthcare and survival.

When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in my early thirties, I didn’t expect it to be the beginning of a long series of serious health challenges.