Latest from Lifestyle / Wellbeing

How long do eggs really last? Everything you need to know

Fresh or foul? The egg lifespan from fridge to freezer and beyond.

The fodmap diet: Benefits, downsides and foods to avoid

This short-term restrictive diet can alleviate the symptoms of IBS in weeks.

Muscles in knots? Here’s how to loosen them up

NY Times: Knots don’t cause permanent damage but can cause chronic pain if left untreated.

How much saturated fat can you ‘get away’ with eating?

A new study suggests athletes and regular exercisers can tolerate more than we think.

Retirement cancelled: What it's like to be 50, single and raising two grandkids

Kelly should be enjoying her empty nest. Instead, she's starting all over again.

Exhausting but fulfilling: Creative Northlanders turn passions into lucrative side hustles

Northlanders are turning their passions into lucrative side hustles. Here's how.

Kiwi writer’s journey to motherhood after 10 miscarriages

Recurrent pregnancy loss affects 1 per cent of women. This is what it's like.

I’m 84 and can still do the splits – here’s how to stay active as you age

'I’ve not gone more than two days without exercise for 50 years.'

Divorce stories: My husband had an affair, then I realised he was a narcissist

Tales from the divorcee trenches: how to coparent with an emotional abuser.

Have smartphones killed the art of conversation?

Once upon a time, human relationships developed without smartphones.

Dancing in sync brings us closer together - here's why

Music and dance have important functions in terms of how people create and maintain bonds.

Cancer, wellness, weight-loss: When did everything become a ‘journey’?

Haircuts, divorce, spa vacations - they’re not just things we do; they're a journey.

How to reduce your belly fat for long-term health

Belly fat can be more dangerous than you think. Here's how to reduce it effectively.

Lessons in life, death and love: What we can learn from hospice care

Death is a taboo topic, so what's it like when you face it every day as part of your job?

The 19 simple things you can do to reduce stress

An expert reveals her top tips, from writing a journal to taking probiotics.

What does a lonely brain look like?

New York Times: Feeling chronically disconnected from others can affect the brain.

Why is it so hard to shower when I’m depressed?

Issues with hygiene are common symptoms of depression. Here’s why.

'A full heart and a broken one': Kiwi mum on motherhood

From parenting lessons learned to straight facts about bananas.