LifestyleFeel the fearLogic would dictate that by facing something that frightens you, it makes you stronger and more self-reliant.08 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleWatching TV 'makes toddlers less intelligent'Parents, beware: watching television makes toddlers fatter and stupider at primary school, according to new research.03 May 12:20 AM
WorldBad habits 'will take 12 years off life'Smoking, drinking too much, inactivity and poor diet can collectively age you by 12 years.26 Apr 08:12 PM
LifestyleThe enrich listForget the mundane, give your life meaning ... become enthused and inspired. We meet people who have followed their hearts, and share simple ways to fuel your fire for life.23 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleUK: NHS trial offers people money to lose weightObese patients have been paid up to $911 to lose weight in a UK trial to test if financial incentives can be used to change unhealthy behaviour.15 Mar 09:57 PM
New ZealandLow-fat Cookie is slimmer of the yearCookie the dog looked more like the Cookie Monster when his owners first laid eyes on him.21 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleYou may be healthier than you thinkEat your five-a-day, take exercise, avoid alcohol, sugar, stress... Obsessing about our well-being is dominating our lives - and it's bad for us.16 Feb 03:00 PM
WorldElderly to get own parkSwinging London will take on a whole new meaning for the capital's ageing baby-boomers, who are soon to get their own outdoor playground.11 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleMillions wasting their time trying to get fit, says studyMillions of people who strive to keep fit by jogging, swimming or going to the gym are wasting their time, scientists say.07 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleRunning barefoot may be healthier, say scientistsResearch finds that running without any footwear could be better for your legs because it encourages the use of a different set of muscles.27 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealanders' life expectancy keeps increasingBe prepared for a long retirement if medical advances continue at their current pace, says health reporter Martin Johnston.28 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis letting health slide, study findsNew Zealanders are putting off doctors visits and surgeries and giving up on healthy behaviour, according to a survey.02 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandAucklander to run seven of NZ's 'Great Walks'Mal Law intends running the equivalent of almost nine marathons in seven days for charity.26 Nov 01:51 AM
New ZealandSwimmer fit before race death: friendA swimmer who died during a cross-harbour swim was fit and well prepared, friends and family say.23 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleHula on the White House lawnFirst lady Michelle Obama got in a spot of exercise during a healthy kids fair in Washington yesterday.21 Oct 08:05 PM
New ZealandResearch tells commuters: On your bike to lose weightIf New Zealanders increased their cycling to the modest levels of the 1980s, they would burn off annually the amount of energy in 40 million cans of Coke.11 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleSupport crew: Finding the perfect sports braSports bras are a girl's best friend. Anne Oldham gives them the run-around to test comfort and performance.17 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhat is your body fat trying to tell you?Whether you love your curves or loathe them, body fat can reveal hidden truths about your health.11 Sep 12:00 AM
LifestyleHow healthy are we? Not very, says studyOnly one in seven New Zealanders - 13.1 per cent - have healthy lifestyles, says a new compilation of statistics related to the nation's sustainability30 Jul 07:23 AM
