LifestyleWhy do we give our kids oranges at halftime in sports?A deep dive into the origins of the sacred halftime tradition.25 Aug 01:39 AM
LifestyleWhy does running make me go to the bathroom?One study found that 12% of long-distance runners had pooped their pants while running.21 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow do you make it to 100? Reviewing centenarians' health habitsLifestyle factors account for more than 60% of successful ageing.18 Aug 03:09 AM
New ZealandDr Lester Levy and Mental Health Minister deliver speeches at Mental Health Summit in AucklandDr Lester Levy and Matt Doocey delivered speeches to the nib Health Innovators’ Summit, held at the Northern Club in downtown Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Aug 03:14 AM
LifestyleThe risks and side effects of weight-loss jabs (and they’re not all bad)Drugs like Ozempic are getting so much hype. What are the negative and positive effects?06 Aug 03:14 AM
LifestyleHow your vision can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosedThe latest research promises new ways of identifying those at risk of developing dementia.04 Aug 03:56 AM
LifestyleThe six worst foods for your cholesterolSome things should be consumed with caution, while others need to be avoided entirely.04 Aug 03:22 AM
LifestylePsychologist Lisa Strauss shares information on how watching TV affects your sleepOPINION: Guidelines to help you enjoy good sleep and some TV in bed without overdoing it.28 Jul 11:46 PM
NewsHow to stay fit and healthy on holidayThese tips are so simple, you can use them every day.26 Jul 03:30 AM
LifestyleCheeky diet soft drink getting you through the day? Here’s what that may mean for your healthDiet soft drinks are marketed as 'healthier' alternatives to full-sugar counterparts.22 Jul 05:09 AM
LifestyleMini-bursts of exercise can help you sleep longer, study suggestsA three-minute session can increase your sleep time by 30 minutes.22 Jul 12:30 AM
LifestyleMindfulness can be harmful – and can make mental health problems worseOPINION: Proponents often ignore evidence that highlights meditation's adverse effects.21 Jul 12:01 AM
LifestyleAre you easily swayed by junk food ads?A study found campaigns strategically targeted children, busy parents and young people.20 Jul 10:09 PM
LifestyleFor healthy ageing, light exercise or sleep beats being sedentaryReplacing the TV with light activity, or sleep for some people, can enable healthy ageing.18 Jul 05:14 AM
LifestyleWhat is Teflon flu? It’s linked to a coating on some non-stick pansThese pans can release potentially harmful fumes if heated to high temperatures.16 Jul 10:28 PM
LifestyleIs your diet causing too much muscle loss?An expert points out the signs you're losing hard-earned muscle - and what to do about it.14 Jul 02:01 AM
OpinionWhat my daughter said to make me give up wine for goodAnnabel Jones found some unforeseen benefits in her relationships after ditching alcohol.11 Jul 05:24 AM
LifestyleWhat happens when you eat a 1960s diet for a week?Spam, cake, roast beef and lard - that's apparently how we stayed in shape 60 years ago.07 Jul 11:59 PM
LifestyleCancer deaths are down, so why does cancer scare us so much?Cancerphobia is as strong as ever, experts say, even as mortality falls.06 Jul 10:59 PM
LifestyleThe benefits of a low-sugar diet, and the foods to eat and avoidIf you're confused about which sugars are healthy, here's a guide to the sweet stuff.30 Jun 03:31 AM
LifestyleHow long does it really take to sober up?Gareth Davies attempted to sober up after binge drinking with an alcohol monitor attached.29 Jun 11:57 PM
LifestyleFour core exercises to help you stay upright as you ageCore strength isn’t just about a six-pack, it’s the foundation of your body’s stability.24 Jun 10:30 PM
LifestyleWhat you should – and shouldn’t – do two hours before you want to sleepFrom doomscrolling to drinking an extra glass of wine, what wrecks our sleep?23 Jun 10:20 PM
LifestyleWhy multi-tasking is bad for your brainThe ability to do several jobs at once causes stress - and could be rewiring our brains.22 Jun 11:26 PM
LifestyleThe 10 health benefits of giving up alcoholWith Dry July coming up, here's why going dry will improve many aspects of your life.16 Jun 02:16 AM
LifestyleWhat’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?Dementia manifests in various ways, so how do you tell different types apart?16 Jun 01:11 AM
LifestyleOptimism is good for your health. But what if you're already too negative?Whether you see the glass as half-full or half-empty affects your overall health.10 Jun 03:44 AM
LifestyleWhat are compound exercises and why should you try them?Interested in quick exercise and healthy ageing? Consider this workout.10 Jun 01:15 AM
LifestyleHow Friday-night running became more popular than going out for a drinkMore people are ditching weekend pints in favour of the social run.09 Jun 03:25 AM
LifestyleHow probiotics can revolutionise our healthOur skin, immune system and mental health can all improve if we improve our microbiome.03 Jun 04:48 AM
Lifestyle'Keep accountable': Lessons from a mum of three who runs a half-marathon a dayA single mum balances fulltime work and raising three kids with 21km of running a day.02 Jun 10:59 PM
LifestyleMaking these midlife lifestyle changes could prevent dementiaMidlife is proving a key period where intervention could prevent almost half of all cases.02 Jun 02:41 AM
Lifestyle'Sleeping on it' really does help - just ask the expertsWe spend roughly twenty-six years of our life asleep. What is it all worth it for?02 Jun 01:04 AM
LifestyleHow much saturated fat can you ‘get away’ with eating?A new study suggests athletes and regular exercisers can tolerate more than we think.25 May 03:32 AM
