Fewer than one person in six who has a cardiac arrest outside hospital survived last year.

Extreme heat is likely to cause more health problems in future, the Ministry says.

Christchurch man, Alec Smith, suffered a cardiac arrest in Bishopdale New World. He received very good bystander intervention with CPR and AED usage, prompt ambulance response and transport, and survived. Source: ST Johns

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Naps have many benefits, including improving memory, reaction times and mood.

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Researchers find link between communities, social networks, and weight gain.

Nutritionist Susie Burrell's five-step formula for healthy school lunches kids will eat.

Here's some simple hacks - and some less conventional options - for better sleep.

Studies suggest mums-to-be stop their paleo diets during pregnancy.

Despite its reputation, Bali is not just for backpackers.

New Zealanders are facing the hottest month in living memory.

Nurse Betty Jenkins is still going strong after 58 years of nursing.

Does New Zealand need to follow the UK and appoint a "Minister for Loneliness"?

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Kelly Rennie was personally thanked by the Duchess of Cambridge who used her fitness programme after giving birth to Prince George.

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