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Advice: I feel weird about my husband’s behaviour with a colleague. Is it just me?
New York Times: He says it's normal workplace chat, she's hearing alarm bells.
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A mum-of-three has revealed why her family stopped using toilet paper three years ago.
The rare condition that leaves people terrified of spending money
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The 7 keys to living a longer and healthier life, according to the experts
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I got hooked on vaping at 35. I’ve never looked or felt so pathetic
Telegraph: First, there was the shame. Then the mood swings, fatigue and flatulence.
Why mum battling debilitating pain was told she's 'too young' for hysterectomy
Tash Stokes was deemed not old enough to make a "permanent decision" about her body.
3 ways to effectively transition your kid off screen time
A guide on how to effectively transition your kid between screen time and real-time.
How do you keep a new year's resolution?
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What your belly fat says about the state of your health
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'Smokefree generation': Aotearoa well on track to be smokefree next year
OPINION: NZ has recently had some of the most dramatic decreases in smoking in the world.
Don't try these dental hacks from TikTok on your teeth
TikTok is full of videos that demonstrate DIY hacks. But do they deliver?
The 10 most important tips for exercising over 50
Fitness expert Matt Roberts knows how to best extend your 'healthspan'.
Gyms braced for onslaught of new members as resolutions kick in
Joined the gym but doubt you'll stick at it? Northland gym owners have advice for that.
Young woman dies days after butt lift surgery
Demi Agoglia, 26, died just days after the notoriously dangerous procedure.
What is resilience? An expert’s guide to managing stress
Resilience is a skill that can dramatically improve your ability to respond to stress.
Model reveals cause of crippling groin pain
A model thought she had MS after suffering groin pain - but the truth was a comedic twist.
Flights to fractures: Grounded flight attendant thrives as Hawke’s Bay ED nurse
Victoria Congalton was offered her job back, but pursued her passion for nursing instead.
How to work out safely in the heat
New York Times: As the summer temperatures heat up, can you still exercise outside?
Health Minister gets official advice on 'appropriate expansion' of free cervical cancer testing
The 'co-payments' most women make to be screened could soon be scrapped.
Why you shouldn't let guilt motivate yourself to exercise
Motivating yourself to move using negative thoughts may have the opposite effect.
Tory Whanau's bid to be healthy after turbulent year
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'Sickening gym cult': Tory Whanau's bid to be healthy after turbulent year
After vowing to give up alcohol, the mayor is focused on a lifestyle reset.
Youth clinician who took his own life increasingly distressed at work
WorkSafe found a 'very poor workplace culture' at the DHB after a clinician's suicide.
Practical tips for parenting with ADHD successfully
Experts share the best ways to effectively manage ADHD in your family.
‘Make it a four-day work week': How to beat the back-to-work blues
Helpful advice as holidays come to an end and work looms.
Summer reads: Menopause checklist - questions to ask your doctor about HRT
From managing symptoms to HRT and relationships - the best menopause advice from 2023.
Why you should prioritise improving your gut health in 2024
Experts explain why protecting your gut health is vital and what you can do to improve it.
Five things you can't cook in an air fryer
You can cook anything in an air fryer, right? Not quite.
Summer reads: The woman who couldn't sleep for a decade - and how she fixed it
From beating insomnia to upgrading your bedding - the best sleep tips of 2023.
Is cold water really bad for your health?
There are many strongly held beliefs about one of life’s simplest activities.
Kate Middleton opens up about acute illness: 'I know what that feels like'
The Princess of Wales was hospitalised with the condition in 2012.