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I am struggling with infertility - can I skip my sister-in-law’s baby shower?

New York Times: Not ready for a baby shower? It's okay to prioritise your mental health.

Why 36 to 46 is the most critical decade for your health

Telegraph: Our party lifestyles take their toll.

Why do we cry happy tears? The science behind this emotional paradox

Happy tears show how the brain handles intense emotion.

Four ways to know if you're in the alcoholic danger zone

Telegraph: How to make sure drinking doesn’t slip into a problem.

'Really nasty substance': Why no type of alcohol is safe

New York Times: Are any types of alcohol less risky than others?

Toxic positivity: Why 'stay positive' can harm mental health

Sometimes, an upbeat response covers up an uncomfortable emotion.

Society Insider: Rich Lister’s milestone year; Kiwi Bondi Rescue star’s move to real estate; model and entrepreneur’s very modern family

Ricardo Simich has the latest society news.

Teens are sexting with AI - here’s what parents should know

Minors are striking up friendly, romantic and sexual conversations with AI chatbots.

How one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youth

Malcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.

How to give new life to overlooked kitchen leftovers

Even spent vanilla pods and coriander stems deserve a second act in your kitchen.

The many faces of OCD: What the disorder really looks like

New York Times: OCD symptoms can consume over an hour daily, causing significant distress.

Nine surprising sex tips that could help save your marriage

Telegraph: A sexless marriage isn’t doomed.

'King of fruits': How healthy are mangoes really?

New York Times: Why mangoes are more than a tropical treat.

Society Insider: Did Pitt stay at the Mowbray's? Huljich's new life; why rich hairstylist's moving on

Plus, chef Polly Markus announces her next life-changing project.

Opinion: Will Auckland's food snobs ever be satisfied?

How restaurants are feeding a city's obsession with eating the next big thing.

Winter citrus fruits: Do they really help boost immunity?

New York Times: Its immune-boosting vitamin C is only part of the story.