LifestyleThe ideal amount of standing time revealedIdeally, you should avoid sitting for more than half an hour at a time, and one simple way to do this is to set a timer that reminds you to stand up and move a little every 30 minutes,22 Jul 01:50 AM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: The dangers of binge sobrietyIt's getting to the end of Dry July. A wonderful time of the year when celebrities and normal people give up booze for a month to raise money for a great cause.19 Jul 09:30 PM
LifestyleCould honey cure cold sores?New Zealand's natural honey products have been turned against everything from bugs to burns - now scientists will find out whether they can treat the pesky cold sores.19 Jul 07:55 PM
OpinionNiki Bezzant: Broccoli battles can lead to bulgeMany will have a memory of sitting miserably at the table being forced to eat what was on the plate before being allowed to get up, Niki Bezzant writes.18 Jul 11:53 PM
LifestylePhotos: Dogs join gym classA gym on Auckland's North Shore has been running classes for dog owners and their canine mates since January.18 Jul 11:00 PM
LifestyleCurvy women 'more prone to pain'Curvaceous women are more sensitive to pain than others, scientists believe. They said this vulnerability makes them even more attractive to men.18 Jul 08:00 PM
LifestyleLily Allen hires new personal trainer - for her faceThe 30-year-old star has been training at a specialist gym where clients are put through punishing regimes that act like a "natural Botox" to fight off ageing.17 Jul 10:01 PM
LifestyleWhy do mozzies love my blood?New research suggests you have little hope of keeping mosquitos at bay, with scientists describing their hunting strategy as "annoyingly robust."17 Jul 09:49 PM
LifestyleExercise cuts breast cancer riskWomen aged 50-plus urged to do at least 5 hours a week of exercise to help reduce the risk of breast cancer.17 Jul 09:03 PM
LifestyleMeet the brave bionic boy6-year-old Zachary is part Ironman thanks to 3D technology and a kind volunteer.17 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleNow standing is bad for your healthWe've all heard that sedentary lifestyles and deskbound jobs can lead to health problems such as obesity and cancer. But now it seems the reverse is also true.16 Jul 07:30 PM
LifestyleWhy is age still seen as a woman's problem?We all need to accept that we will grow old and stop shaming women for 'letting themselves go'.16 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleCold and flu myths - fact or fiction?Does wet hair give you a cold? Will a nip of whiskey make you feel better? Anna King Shahab questions top cold and flu sayings and sorts fact from fiction.15 Jul 12:55 AM
Lifestyle1/10 doctors admit part in assisted deathThe poll found 11.8 per cent of the GP respondents had helped a terminally ill and suffering patient to die.13 Jul 08:15 PM
LifestyleHas a boy found a test for Alzheimer's?A 15-year-old British boy has developed a potential test for Alzheimer's disease that could allow the condition to be diagnosed 10 years before first symptoms appear.13 Jul 03:25 AM
Lifestyle'Coming out' with depressionAs Ruby Wax advises lying to your boss if you suffer depression, high-flier Nick Baber says honesty transformed his career.12 Jul 10:15 PM
LifestyleMother seeks action on blood issueQueeny Penhall and Damian Young lost one baby, another suffered complications and a third is on the same track, all due to what the parents and some specialists consider to be gaps in New Zealand's maternity care.12 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleSugar not so sweet when you're grumpyIf a bad mood has you reaching for the biscuit tin, watch out – they might not taste as sweet as you’re expecting.12 Jul 05:00 AM
LifestyleThe craze that got under our skinDeveloped during the Great War, plastic surgery has changed the way we feel about the way we look. Harry Wallop reports.12 Jul 04:00 AM
LifestyleThe secret to living longerForget expensive pills and exotic potions. The elixir of life could be as simple as a cup (or two) of tea.12 Jul 12:30 AM
LifestyleIs menopause all in your mind?Hot flushes, night sweats, headaches and difficulty sleeping. Not forgetting mood swings like a roller-coaster. Yep, it’s the menopause.11 Jul 11:42 PM
LifestyleThe most calorific road?A nutritionist has dubbed a 3km stretch of road featuring more than 30 fast-food options "Heart Attack Alley".11 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandHeartfelt thanks for a new lifeNZ has one of the world's lowest organ donation rates, sparking concerns more needs to be done to save lives.11 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentActor 'miserable' on Ant-Man dietPaul Rudd was miserable to be around for a year as he embarked on a bland diet to get in shape to portray Marvel superhero Ant-Man.11 Jul 12:30 AM
LifestyleWhy is decision-making hard?Why does making your mind up only get harder as you get older and what the hell do you do about it, wonders Greg Dixon.10 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleHow a relaxed attitude could kill youOur easy-going Kiwi nature and "she'll be right attitude" could prove deadly when it comes to dealing with symptoms of a heart attack.09 Jul 11:55 PM
LifestyleHow junk food fools us into overeatingEating too much fatty food can damage nerves in the stomach that tell the brain we are full, scientists believe.09 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleCan you be addicted to food?Are you a "carb craver" or "chocaholic"? We often use language associated with addiction to describe our relationships with food. But is it really possible to be addicted to certain types of food?09 Jul 04:40 AM
LifestyleNude athletes teach us about body image"I'm just dense. I think it's important to show that athletes come in all shapes and sizes ... I'll be honest, I like everything about my body."09 Jul 01:10 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Filthy bathroom habits of NZers exposedSurvey results about bathroom habits have provided a fascinating insight into the hygiene levels of Kiwis and revealed "some less-than-sparkling habits".08 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleHow well you smell could be making you fat - researchScientists have discovered that obese people can imagine smells more vividly than those who are slim.08 Jul 09:55 PM
LifestyleReasons you lose your temperBeen accused of waking up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Here are ten possible explanations for that bad temper.06 Jul 07:30 PM
LifestyleOne jaw-droppingly calorific pizzaBefore you sink your teeth into Pizza Hut's new cheeseburger crust pizza, you'll need a fitness plan ready to work off its contents.04 Jul 08:41 PM
OpinionNiki Bezzant: Bring on the sugar taxPreliminary results from a study by Mexico's National Institute of Public Health show their sugar tax has decreased the average consumption of sugar.04 Jul 05:00 PM
