Vampires are real. And these people need as much psychotherapy and medical help as the rest of us, claims an expert.

Are you a "carb craver" or "chocaholic"? We often use language associated with addiction to describe our relationships with food. But is it really possible to be addicted to certain types of food?

Young Aucklander Ruby Joy says her life was saved by the touching words of British literary star Julie Burchill, who recently lost her son to suicide.

The vast majority of young New Zealanders reaching out for support from Youthline are doing so through text messages.

Been accused of waking up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Here are ten possible explanations for that bad temper.

A simple sniffing test could determine if children have autism even before they are able to speak, researchers say.

With her positive messages and dark themes, Louise O’Neill is leading a new wave of young adult fiction that appeals to anxious parents too. ‘We need to be open and honest,’ she tells Sarah Hughes.

Increasing numbers of people say they feel panicky and paranoid after drinking. New terms 'hangxiety' and 'boozanoia' describe the next day regrets.

Most people feel down, tired and inactive when they're injured or ill. This "sickness behaviour" is caused by the activation of the body's immune response. It's the brain's way of conserving energy so the body can heal.

A melting pot of factors unique to driving can cause even the most placid person to loose their rag on the road, explains NZ anger expert Dr Ian Lambie.

Cara Delevingne suffered from a "massive wave" of depression as a young girl.

Mike Dawes, founder of IT Heavy Hitters, truly is punching above his weight.

New Zealand will be first in the world to celebrate the United Nations declared International Yoga Day this Sunday.

"Internet users spend a significant amount of time consuming cat-related media, some of that while they are supposed to be doing other tasks like working."

When Jayde Lowe's friend Dani lost her battle with depression, the now 25-year-old Miss Lowe initiated a marathon run "Raise For Dani" fundraising campaign through Youthline.

In the largest study of its kind, the researchers monitored more than 1,100 proteins in the blood of 106 pairs of twins.

Juggling day-to-day work deadlines, family commitments and other stresses have led to an increasing number of people feeling constantly fatigued.

Lucy Tonge's narcolepsy can strike at any time - even mid-conversation - and stops the 18-year-old driving and reading books.

Even happy memories are painful, writes Deborah Hill Cone. They trap you in a past you may simultaneously venerate and abhor. Instead, try to distract yourself, in any way you can.

Eating sauerkraut, pickles and yoghurt may be the answer for young adults suffering from social anxiety.

Teenage mothers and women over 40 are more likely to have children with autism, a major new study has declared.

Completing the crossword and taking regular exercise may ease the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease - but will not prevent it, scientists say.

A national programme to address rural depression will be developed in recognition of challenging times for farmers including volatility in milk prices.

More must be done to take account of the fact that dementia affects women more than men, according to international researchers winning support in NZ.

The more resentful we are, the more things we find to be resentful about, writes Louise Thompson.

Deborah Hill Cone writes: In a chaotic world, bullies tell us what to think, what to do, and what we are doing wrong. This can be comforting if you feel unsure who you are.

Caitlyn Jenner's courage has been welcomed by the world - but do gay women on our own sports fields feel just as accepted?

The Government is using mental health patients as "gambling chips" by implementing social bonds, says one social services researcher.

Four wives tell Victoria Lambert how dementia has strengthened their relationships.

Eating disorders among teenage girls are rising, yet nothing is being done to ban 'thinspiration' websites, says Emma Woolf.