A woman has shed an astonishing 35kgs in just 16 months after discovering undiagnosed food allergies had led to her piling on the pounds.

Many women who do the recommended amount of exercise may be harming themselves by eating too little, a survey indicates.

Nick Harding, a 47-year-old gym-goer, had to sign his life away before being allowed to do Flatline - but is extreme fitness good for you?

Are goals the problem?

Emma Thompson dropped two dress sizes and could still drink wine, finds Radhika Sanghani.

People who walk briskly for more than 30 minutes a day were found to have lower BMIs and smaller waists than everyone else involved in the study.

Going to the gym is meant to improve your health - but it's increasingly leaving gym bunnies with bumps and bruises and strains.

Greg Bruce's wife is a yoga teacher. She thinks him taking it up will change his life. Is she right?

Fitness guru Chontel Duncan made headlines over her full set of abs during pregnancy. But she has now revealed the downside to a super-toned body.

For children living with type 1 diabetes from a young age, injecting themselves with insulin and batting off the misconception can be a real struggle.

Lee-Anne Wann shares 10 top tips to avoid a health and fitness blow out this Christmas.

This interactive body map brings together scientific evidence on the links between lack of physical activity and disease.

A well-known actor on trial for 10 counts of indecent assault denies the charges, saying he used legitimate acting exercises.

A former NZ Idol contestant has taken the title as Australia's strongest man.

Health and fitness expert Lee-Anne Wann reveals why getting in the water could be just what you need to get better results from your workouts.

This month was my final session learning how to become a better runner. I have caught up with some incredible talent over the past

Pat Huffman has raised thousands for charity through dedicated racing; a race director said she cheated in one of them.

Black Sticks star Gemma Flynn shares her top tips for parents to help kids develop positive habits for life.

A man who dated one of the "Yoga Twins" at the centre of a bizarre murder case tells of his hellish time with the co-dependent pair.

A metabolism expert explains what happens to your body on a diet - and what to do next.

The Government's new plan to get help for obese kids is proving a turn-off to many parents.

Pregnancy study seeks better control of diabetes.

Busting the biggest myths counteracting your ability to lose fat.

Khloe Kardashian has been busy promoting her new, healthy lifestyle. But new pictures have her followers concerned she's gone too far.

There are five places around the world where people live beyond 100 years, have the least chronic disease and the greatest vitality. Here's how they do it.

Lee-Anne Wann reveals her top tips for firming up your arms, just in time for summer.

Kiwi sports star Gemma Flynn shares her top tips for achieving your fitness goals.

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She developed arthritis in her ankle and was told to forget about running. A year later, Debbie Hardy's doing a half marathon.

You might want to keep quiet about this at a bodybuilding competition - but having bigger muscles does not necessarily make you any stronger.