LifestyleWalk between the polesEach week Rachel Grunwell tries a new sport to bring you the lowdown.04 May 09:00 PM
OpinionDon Kavanagh: Got that sinking feeling?Next time, show restraint. It's the best hangover 'cure', reckons Don Kavanagh.04 May 08:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Is homeopathy a sham?When homeopathy is taught at tertiary institutions it lends the controversial practice an elevated level of credibility, writes Shelley Bridgeman.01 May 11:20 PM
LifestyleExpert: Flying affects thinkingNext time you fly, here's the perfect excuse to switch off your laptop, put down the crossword and settle in with a drink and an in-flight movie.01 May 07:00 PM
LifestyleDiabetes risk in one daily drinkDrinking one can of fizzy drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by a fifth, researchers have found.30 Apr 06:54 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelly Bridgeman: Are you scared of dying?Are you scared of death? Is this a reasonable response or an irrational emotion? How have you overcome such a fear in the past?29 Apr 10:30 PM
LifestyleObesity, alcohol drastically up dodgy liver riskBeing overweight and drinking alcohol dramatically increases the risk of developing fatty liver disease, according to a study presented at the International Liver Congress.29 Apr 02:15 AM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: Stop chasing the whyFigure out what you are not letting go of. An old rejection that niggles away at the back of your mind. Make a note and then know that maybe you will never know why, and that's okay.28 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleRetreat and surrender24 hours of bliss in a Whitford retreat gives Bronwyn Sell an idea of how relaxing a spa visit can be.27 Apr 11:00 PM
LifestyleFitness Challenge: Faith moves mountainsEach week Rachel Grunwell tries a new sport to bring you the lowdown.27 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleCross purposesWeightlifting for kids? Danielle Wright finds it's not as bad as it sounds.26 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleOffice kitchen filth revealedWorkplace kitchens are dangerously dirty, to the point that they could cause illness, new research suggests.23 Apr 09:50 PM
LifestyleIs this the age of anxiety?Excessive worrying is increasingly treated with drugs. But is it just part of being human?23 Apr 07:00 PM
LifestyleYoung people are the loneliest - studyThey may have text, email, Facebook and Twitter, but young people are still lonelier than any other age group.23 Apr 06:52 AM
LifestyleCan you catch depression?Depression and the emotions associated with it can be contagious, according to a new study.21 Apr 11:20 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: Why the constant comparing?There is a new game sweeping the nation. Have you heard of it? Almost everyone is playing. It can be addictive and fun to start with, but over the long term players report rampant dissatisfaction, absence of joy and a low gratitude count.21 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleRaising the barreEach week Rachel Grunwell tries a new sport to bring you the lowdown.20 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleLittle boy seeks freedomEight-year-old Jaden Movold has always helped others, despite suffering the most severe form of spina bifida. But family friend Alex Couling thinks it's Jaden's turn to receive.20 Apr 05:30 PM
Lifestyle$40,000 transplant neededA woman whose skin is tearing away from her body is likely to get a transplant overseas after Kiwi specialists declined to carry out the procedure.20 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandRheumatic fever on riseRheumatic fever rates in one of New Zealand's most vulnerable communities is worsening, a new report reveals.20 Apr 12:20 AM
LifestyleSexual healing for the disabledRachel Wotton is a sex worker. She specialises in servicing people with disabilities.17 Apr 08:30 PM
LifestyleWhat makes your head hurt?Danish scientists have made a key discovery in what triggers a migraine - a step that could pave the way for better treatment of the debilitating condition.17 Apr 07:00 PM
LifestyleIsla Fisher bans scales at homeAustralian actress Isla Fisher refuses to keep a set of scales in her home because she doesn't want her young daughters to catch her weighing herself.16 Apr 09:30 PM
LifestyleEmu oil could help fix bowelEmu oil has been found to help treat a variety of common bowel diseases as well as the intestinal damage caused by cancer chemotherapy.15 Apr 06:30 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: Blitz limiting beliefsDo any of these sound familiar? I have to stay in this job or we won't be able to make the mortgage, I have no choice. I have no choice but to go to see Mum again this evening.14 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleBlood pressure surge 'alarming'The average blood pressure of New Zealanders in middle life appears to have increased, an "alarming" finding that could contribute to a predicted rise in the heart attack death rate.14 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleFitness Challenge: Slipstream for race successEach week Rachel Grunwell tries a new sport to bring you the lowdown.13 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestylePleasure overeating studiedScientists are starting to unravel the mystery of moreishness - why some snacks seem impossible to eat in small amounts.12 Apr 01:15 AM
LifestyleKids eating fish have fewer allergy risks - researchFeeding fish to kids before they reach the age of 12 could help prevent allergies, scientists say.11 Apr 10:25 PM
LifestyleThe Cuban diet: eat less, exercise more - halve preventable deathsIn a unique natural experiment, researchers have observed how a nation that lost an average of 5kg per head over five years contributed to a halving of the death rate.10 Apr 11:20 PM
LifestyleA sick person just has to breathe on youIt's not the tissue-gropers that are most likely to give the flu to you. All a sickly person really has to do is breathe around you, a new study suggests.10 Apr 11:00 PM
OpinionNicky Park: These fruits are berry good for youLife & Style Editor Nicky Park speaks to an international berry expert about why these fruits are so good for you.10 Apr 12:45 AM
LifestyleLaziness - is it in your genes?Genes play major role in deciding whether we're a couch potato or active bunny, a new study shows.09 Apr 09:45 PM
