LifestylePsychologist Lisa Strauss shares information on how watching TV affects your sleepOPINION: Guidelines to help you enjoy good sleep and some TV in bed without overdoing it.28 Jul 11:46 PM
LifestyleCheeky diet soft drink getting you through the day? Here’s what that may mean for your healthDiet soft drinks are marketed as 'healthier' alternatives to full-sugar counterparts.22 Jul 05:09 AM
LifestyleMini-bursts of exercise can help you sleep longer, study suggestsA three-minute session can increase your sleep time by 30 minutes.22 Jul 12:30 AM
LifestyleContraception: The benefits and risks of being on the pillIs an oral contraceptive the right choice for you?21 Jul 03:14 AM
LifestyleMindfulness can be harmful – and can make mental health problems worseOPINION: Proponents often ignore evidence that highlights meditation's adverse effects.21 Jul 12:01 AM
LifestyleAre you easily swayed by junk food ads?A study found campaigns strategically targeted children, busy parents and young people.20 Jul 10:09 PM
New Zealand‘Life changing’: Plea for Ozempic to be funded in NZ after 30kg weight lossThe 52-year-old got hold of the weight loss drug through a US clinical trial.20 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleFor healthy ageing, light exercise or sleep beats being sedentaryReplacing the TV with light activity, or sleep for some people, can enable healthy ageing.18 Jul 05:14 AM
LifestyleWhat is Teflon flu? It’s linked to a coating on some non-stick pansThese pans can release potentially harmful fumes if heated to high temperatures.16 Jul 10:28 PM
LifestyleIs your diet causing too much muscle loss?An expert points out the signs you're losing hard-earned muscle - and what to do about it.14 Jul 02:01 AM
OpinionWhat my daughter said to make me give up wine for goodAnnabel Jones found some unforeseen benefits in her relationships after ditching alcohol.11 Jul 05:24 AM
LifestyleWhat happens when you eat a 1960s diet for a week?Spam, cake, roast beef and lard - that's apparently how we stayed in shape 60 years ago.07 Jul 11:59 PM
LifestyleCancer deaths are down, so why does cancer scare us so much?Cancerphobia is as strong as ever, experts say, even as mortality falls.06 Jul 10:59 PM
LifestyleThe benefits of a low-sugar diet, and the foods to eat and avoidIf you're confused about which sugars are healthy, here's a guide to the sweet stuff.30 Jun 03:31 AM
LifestyleHow long does it really take to sober up?Gareth Davies attempted to sober up after binge drinking with an alcohol monitor attached.29 Jun 11:57 PM
EntertainmentCeline Dion suffers 'upsetting' seizure in new documentaryDion included the footage in the documentary so others could understand her struggles.26 Jun 03:28 AM
LifestyleWhat you should – and shouldn’t – do two hours before you want to sleepFrom doomscrolling to drinking an extra glass of wine, what wrecks our sleep?23 Jun 10:20 PM
LifestyleHow might ultra-processed foods affect our immune system?Often a cost-effective, convenient option in a busy world, but there may be a trade-off.20 Jun 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionExpansion plans: Where new McDonald's are risingThree new Auckland outlets opened last year but another four are coming nationally soon.18 Jun 02:00 AM
LifestyleThe 10 health benefits of giving up alcoholWith Dry July coming up, here's why going dry will improve many aspects of your life.16 Jun 02:16 AM
LifestyleWhat’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?Dementia manifests in various ways, so how do you tell different types apart?16 Jun 01:11 AM
LifestyleOptimism is good for your health. But what if you're already too negative?Whether you see the glass as half-full or half-empty affects your overall health.10 Jun 03:44 AM
LifestyleHow Friday-night running became more popular than going out for a drinkMore people are ditching weekend pints in favour of the social run.09 Jun 03:25 AM
LifestyleHow probiotics can revolutionise our healthOur skin, immune system and mental health can all improve if we improve our microbiome.03 Jun 04:48 AM
LifestyleMaking these midlife lifestyle changes could prevent dementiaMidlife is proving a key period where intervention could prevent almost half of all cases.02 Jun 02:41 AM
Lifestyle'Sleeping on it' really does help - just ask the expertsWe spend roughly twenty-six years of our life asleep. What is it all worth it for?02 Jun 01:04 AM
LifestyleExplained: Do 'smart drugs' really boost your brain?Humans have long been searching for a 'magic elixir' to make us smarter.31 May 11:40 PM
LifestyleDo you have social anxiety or are you just shy?Although they evoke similar feelings, they're distinguished for good reason.30 May 05:12 AM
TravelIV drips could be the next travel amenity. Should you give it a try?Travellers are adding a new item to their itinerary; IV drips.27 May 07:30 AM
LifestyleHow much saturated fat can you ‘get away’ with eating?A new study suggests athletes and regular exercisers can tolerate more than we think.25 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandSix week meditation course promises peace and focusGisborne health coach Becs Erickson teaches powerful meditation techniques.17 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleNearly half of all cancer cases are linked to obesityStudy finds excess weight could be fuelling more than 30 types of the disease.11 May 06:15 AM
LifestyleThe surprising health benefits of dirtDigging into some dirt can unearth the secret to a strong immune system.06 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The foods most recalled over safety concernsUndeclared allergens in food were the leading cause for safety recalls last year.04 May 10:35 PM
