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Low-fat Cookie is slimmer of the year
Cookie the dog looked more like the Cookie Monster when his owners first laid eyes on him.

You may be healthier than you think
Eat your five-a-day, take exercise, avoid alcohol, sugar, stress... Obsessing about our well-being is dominating our lives - and it's bad for us.

Elderly to get own park
Swinging London will take on a whole new meaning for the capital's ageing baby-boomers, who are soon to get their own outdoor playground.

Millions wasting their time trying to get fit, says study
Millions of people who strive to keep fit by jogging, swimming or going to the gym are wasting their time, scientists say.

Running barefoot may be healthier, say scientists
Research finds that running without any footwear could be better for your legs because it encourages the use of a different set of muscles.

New Zealanders' life expectancy keeps increasing
Be prepared for a long retirement if medical advances continue at their current pace, says health reporter Martin Johnston.

Aucklander to run seven of NZ's 'Great Walks'
Mal Law intends running the equivalent of almost nine marathons in seven days for charity.

Swimmer fit before race death: friend
A swimmer who died during a cross-harbour swim was fit and well prepared, friends and family say.

Hula on the White House lawn
First lady Michelle Obama got in a spot of exercise during a healthy kids fair in Washington yesterday.

Research tells commuters: On your bike to lose weight
If New Zealanders increased their cycling to the modest levels of the 1980s, they would burn off annually the amount of energy in 40 million cans of Coke.

Support crew: Finding the perfect sports bra
Sports bras are a girl's best friend. Anne Oldham gives them the run-around to test comfort and performance.

What is your body fat trying to tell you?
Whether you love your curves or loathe them, body fat can reveal hidden truths about your health.