Jessica O'Brien has ultimately gained weight in order to be healthier and look slimmer.

People who consider themselves early risers are more likely to have a healthy diet.

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota found short bursts of exercise improve fitness, cut body fat and can ward off diabetes, as well as tackling cell ageing.

Scientists find there could be a surprising reason why so many struggle to perform: Blood type.

Pregnant women should avoid eating leafy greens and fruit because of pesticides which could harm their baby's brain, a US expert has warned.

Eating this diet can help reduce risk of one of worst types of breast cancer by 40 per cent.

Gwyneth Paltrow consumed nothing but goat's milk for eight days.

If you're still struggling to shift those extra kilos, an outspoken weightloss expert believes he's found the answer.

Anyone can teach themselves to have a memory the size of a champion, a study shows.

According to health experts, you're far better off keeping the skin on your vegetables.

COMMENT: When Jennifer Palmieri's sister Dana was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, she saw it as a blessing. Here's why.

He's built a career out of being fit and healthy, but Bob Harper still wasn't saved from suffering a major heart attack.

These foods, most of which you'll find in your cupboard, burn calories long after you've finished your meal.

This experiment will silence Coke Zero skeptics once and for all.

Fitness trainer and Biggest Loser host Bob Harper says he is recovering from a serious heart attack that left him unconscious for two days. Source: GMA

NZAX-listed TruScreen shares jumped 14 per cent after the cervical cancer test developer announced distribution agreements in new markets.

OPINION: The lesson in these tales is that we tend to take score way too early, writes Louise Thompson.

Pregnant women warned against using hairspray, as evidence suggests chemicals may be linked to genital birth defect in boys.

Water, water everywhere, way too much to drink.

People seeking home-based caregivers for loved ones can find help via a new app.

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is all the rage these days, but is it really any better than traditional cardio?

Rachel Browne used Park Run Rotorua to help her back onto her feet after injury. Locals and tourists alike gather to run 5kms every Saturday morning. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

On the eve of Auckland's annual Round the Bays run, NZ On Screen's Nicky Harrop revisits some fitness trends gone by.

Princess Beatrice has paid tribute to her parents for helping her to see dyslexia as an opportunity rather than a hindrance. The

Personal trainer, Monty Simmons shares his five tips for working out while pregnant.

Bad news for burger lovers. Girls are particularly at risk during their teenage years when their breasts are still developing as well as their decision-making skills.

"The 'bottom' line is that if you want to be sure of having no risks of heart disease, you must keep off your bottom."

No-one's immune from Melanoma. 69,000 Kiwis will get skin cancer annually and more than 300 of us will die of it.

My how you've changed! Kiwi Nicola Robinson looks drastically different as her one year anniversary with Pete Evans approaches.

A photo of a man looking after his wife who has Alzheimer's has struck a cord with many hearts.