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I avoided weight training for years - here’s why I learned to love it

Strength training is essential as we age, but we often don’t know where to begin.

Ask the therapist: ‘Gentle parenting’ is spoiling my granddaughter – what should I do?

New York Times: Is a lack of discipline turning this 10-year-old into a brat?

Are ultraprocessed foods addictive?

New York Times: The question has generated controversy among scientists.

‘It’s very physical’: Northland cleaning injury claims cost millions

Northlanders have nearly $7m in ACC claims for cleaning injuries since 2020.

Cleaning myths debunked: What you should and shouldn’t be doing

Avoid these viral trends and outdated tips - there are better ways to clean.

Punk rock and ADHD: Rachael King’s new children’s book is personal and musical

The Christchurch author has a new book - and a new song (sort of).

Stuck in the comfort zone: Why playing it safe is holding you back

The longer you delay change, the harder it becomes.

Society Insider: Beauden Barrett’s new side hustle; inside billionaire’s 40th bash

Plus, Thomasin McKenzie debuts boyfriend and Kiwi fashion designer with royal connection.

Centenarians share their longevity formula: ‘Staying busy gives you purpose’

Staying busy, enjoying hobbies, and having a sense of community are all recommended.

Swearing is linked with increased pain tolerance and strength

From pain relief to physical strength, the benefits of swearing go beyond just venting.

Omega-3 is vital for your health. These are the signs you’re deficient

Telegraph:It’s billed as a wonder supplement, but how much do we need?

The science behind over-hyped weight-loss supplements doesn’t stack up

Telegraph: Before buying that ‘fat-burning’ pill, here’s what experts say you should know.

The moment I discovered my husband was having an affair with my best friend

Telegraph: A chance moment revealed the worst imaginable betrayal.

Dick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’

The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.

Influencers call these medical tests lifesaving - here’s what you may not know

NYT: New research examined 1000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone and cancer.

Pig brains and oxygen chambers: How the super-rich are biohacking their way to immortality

Telegraph: For high society, the quest for eternal life has become an expensive hobby.