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Legendary NZ athletics coach Arch Jelley on staying fit at 102

Top tips from the coach of Olympic champions on exercising at any age and stage.

Where there’s smoke: Are herbs and spices the secret ingredient for healthier BBQs?

Grill types and cooking method also make all the difference to healthy barbecuing.

'It's not just measles': Preventable childhood diseases on the rise

Falling vaccination rates leave NZ vulnerable to diseases we’ve grown complacent about.

Planning an outdoor adventure? How being in nature improves health and mood

The latest research on how nature reduces stress and boosts brain power.

Is picky eating just a childhood phase? When you should seek help

Food battles with 'fussy' kids are nothing new, so what’s normal – and what’s concerning?

Hydration 101: What the Black Caps can teach us about beating summer heat

Drinking too little can contribute to long-term kidney problems and other conditions.

Warming world, emerging viruses: The new health threats facing NZ

What are we doing to prepare for the infectious diseases climate change will bring to NZ?

I needed to talk to you straight away: When a solo dad learned he had melanoma

Five years after his wife's breast cancer death, a Kiwi dad was fighting for his own life.

How can I make Christmas dinner more sustainable without sacrificing the festive feeling?

The shocking stats on how much festive food gets thrown out.

Healthy eating hacks for travelling the world

Eight global destinations – and the best ways to savour them.

What the latest research reveals about insomnia and cannabis

Cannabis as medicine has come a long way in NZ. Could a cure for insomnia be next?

ADHD and me: Guy Williams opens up in new neurodiversity doco

How comedian Guy Williams responded when his sister Maria listed his ADHD traits.

Why saying these 11 words before we die matters

The US palliative care specialist advocating for a peaceful, rather than prolonged, end.

Is oat milk safe for those with high cholesterol?

What you need to know about oat milk, heart health and added oils.

Was the fat-free food craze a mistake?

New nutrition research asks if full-fat might be better for health than we thought.

How vagus nerve stimulation could transform epilepsy care in NZ

Stimulating the vagus nerve could help sufferers of epilepsy, stroke and migraines.