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Opinion: Why do people find my normal-sized body so offensive?
When I wrote about my yoga practice, I was shocked to see such vitriol in the comments.
I drink alcohol regularly. What can I do to mitigate the risks?
NY Times: There’s no magic antidote, but experts say certain lifestyle choices can help.
How I went from sweating in bed with self-loathing to running a marathon
Telegraph: Bryony Gordon's health U-turn began with a walk.
From probiotics to diet changes: How to lower your cholesterol
Could taking supplements lower your cholesterol? In theory, yes.
Four signs you have a 'good relationship' with food
If your relationship with food is a highly emotive one, it may be time to reassess it.
I went from being a non-smoker to a vape addict
Within months, I wouldn’t leave the house without one.
Fascia value: The tissue that connects our muscles may be key to better health
NY Times: Until recently, doctors thought fascia was just packaging for other body parts.
‘Sh** tip’: The secret history of the teenager’s bedroom
Financial Times: The closed teen door has always terrified parents.
'I didn’t think my snoring would lead to a stroke at 31'
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Bodybuilder mum's motivation: ‘MS won’t stop me’
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Long Covid: ‘For many people, it’s been a terrible journey’
Reportedly, one in five Covid-19 sufferers in New Zealand go on to develop Long Covid.
The Conversation: Is it okay to kiss your pet?
While pets have many mental health benefits, they can spread infectious diseases too.
Kiwi para shooter aims for Paralympic dream
Neelam O'Neill hopes she can inspire other young Kiwis to take a shot.
At 62, I started weight training and lost 10kg
Telegraph: For writer Maggie Alderson, 'weight training has been a game-changer'.
To whom it may concern: Has Gen Z killed off formal workplace phrases?
They came for our skinny jeans and Starbucks - now Gen Z have set their sights on emails.
Election 2023: National MP Dr Shane Reti says he wants to scrap Health Star Rating for food
Reti raised the issue at a debate among political candidates in Auckland this afternoon.
Mum’s warning after son’s gruesome treadmill injury
The 16-month-old was left with third-degree burns after the incident.
This everyday ingredient is raising your risk of heart disease and stroke
Telegraph: Here's another good reason to say no to processed foods.
Celebrity makeup artist reveals five mistakes Kiwis are making
A makeup artist who's worked for big stars reveals that in 2023, less really is more.
Fears, frustrations and critical risks at Hawke's Bay Hospital
Doctors grapple with mistrust over information entered into the hospital's IT systems.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to mum who gave up job to care for daughter
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
One Direction star rushed to hospital
The singer was rushed to hospital with severe kidney pain during a romantic holiday.
Seven lifestyle changes that lower risk of depression
Telegraph: Genes play a part, but other factors are much more influential, scientists say.
'People are afraid of illness': Artist on painting as distraction from chronic fatigue
“I am physically limited, but I can still paint."
Is this the best tomato sauce in New Zealand?
A moment of appreciation for the novelty sauce that became a household staple.
Why play-fighting is actually good for your kids
A psychologist reveals why kids love rough-and-tumble play - and why it's not a bad thing.
If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains
Heart in your throat, butterflies in your stomach, bad gut feeling: all signs of anxiety.
Brain food: Does the MIND diet prevent dementia?
New York Times: The diet was first described in 2015 by a nutritional health researcher.
‘Our kids are in crisis’: Charity appeals for $1m to help kids with mental health support
Public appeal launches today to help hundreds of children.
How do I get rid of toenail fungus?
New York Times: Toenail fungus affects an estimated one in 10 people worldwide.
How to stop feeling so hungry, according to the experts
Telegraph: Do you reach for a snack even when you've just eaten? Here's why.
Biting issue: Rural Kiwis ‘resort to pliers’ over seeing dentist
Residents are pulling out their own teeth due to appointment wait times and commutes.
Editorial: Labour in most need of a change of fortune
As polls show National in the driver's seat, its plans and approaches need more scrutiny.