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The seven health benefits of cold showers

Telegraph: With more evidence but potential risks, experts give tips on taking the plunge.

Is swallowing gum giving you a bezoar?

How undigested fruit, chewing gum and hair could be bad for your health.

Nowhere to hide: Why this Kiwi mum went to a naked dinner party

Would you dine naked in a room full of strangers? This woman did and is sharing her story.

Hello Kitty is not a cat. Fans aren’t buying it

Paws for thought: Sanrio executive says the character is a human third-grader from London.

Mini-bursts of exercise can help you sleep longer, study suggests

A three-minute session can increase your sleep time by 30 minutes.

Social anxiety can be limiting. Here are ways you can get relief

You can learn to overcome it by understanding it and using certain helpful strategies.

The best and worst habits for your teeth

New York Times: Dentists talk charcoal toothpastes, flavoured coffees and more.

Is a fibre supplement just as good as fibre from food?

New York Times: What fibre supplements can and can’t do for your health.

MasterChef's Poh: Confessions of a reluctant judge and serial cookbook burner

The Aussie show's Poh Ling Yeow on kitchen fires, emotional jam and her seduction dish.

Six sex tips from Dr Ruth that stand the test of time

'Everybody needs to practise and work at being the best lover they can become.'

What is Teflon flu? It’s linked to a coating on some non-stick pans

These pans can release potentially harmful fumes if heated to high temperatures.

From OnlyFans to budget plans: The day jobs of Kiwi Olympians

Ever wondered what New Zealand's biggest sports stars do as a day job?

‘I fell to pieces’: Is it ever OK to cut ties with your ‘toxic’ parents?

NY Times: Family estrangement appears to be on the rise, thanks mainly to social media.

How to survive — and even thrive — on five hours’ sleep

Telegraph: Tips for better sleep hygiene and coping with high-stress lifestyles.

Boasting about how 'stressed' you are could be a sign of deeper issues

Telegraph: The need to broadcast how busy you are can be a sign of deeper problems.

18 foods that will benefit both your gut and brain

Want to boost your health and reduce stress? Try these.