New Zealanders are happier than their rivals from across the ditch, according to a new report released today.

Why would people who were not immediately or directly affected by big events have such a long-lasting sense of knowing exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news? These recollections are called flashbulb memories.

A transgender woman who was a former national Scrabble champion took her own life last year after receiving abuse for being different, an inquest heard yesterday.

Meditation is as good as anti-depressants for tackling depression, a major study has suggested.

Since it was revealed that the co-pilot who purposefully crashed Germanwings Flight 9525, killing 150 people had been treated for psychiatric illness, a debate has ensued over whether privacy laws regarding medical records should be less strict.

A hormone known as the "love drug" because of its role in bonding between mother and child - as well as between lovers - has been shown to permanently alter the nerve pathways in the brain controlling certain social behaviour.

A former Iowa state politician faces up to 10 years in jail after having intercourse with his wife, who suffered from a severe case of Alzheimer's disease.

In a long-term study, toddlers who slept less than 10 hours a night or woke frequently tended to have more emotional and behavioural problems.

A cafe owner in the US who was 'heartbroken' to discover a homeless person was searching her rubbish for food has put up a sign inviting them to come inside for a free meal.

Tired of his love affair with wine and whisky, Hauraki Radio host Alex Behan, reveals the challenges of turning his back on alcohol.

How do you love a child who may never be able to say ‘I love you’ back?

Painting, drawing and sculpting in old age lowers the risk of developing the first signs of dementia by 73 per cent, an American study has shown.

"Even more epidemic than Alzheimer's itself is the fear of Alzheimer's." So in an attempt to offer some perspective, experts tell you what to look out for.

Two men who escaped from from a Hamilton mental health care facility have surrendered to authorities, police say.

The public are being warned to stay away from two men with a history of violence who have escaped from a Waikato mental health facility.

Lavish descriptions of food saved Laura Freeman from anorexia. But, even at Easter, she still denies herself one treat.

If you're miserable in the workplace, take solace in the fact that you've got a lot of company.

As we look things up on the Web, we become convinced that the information remains in our brains - and we behave as if it does - says a new study.

Self-disgust is a relatively new area for psychological research and is being seen as increasingly relevant in helping us better understand a whole range of health behaviours.

This is a psychological phenomenon that demands an explanation, and action to prevent future tragedies as far as that is possible.

A woman like Angelina Jolie using the scary M Word is a huge breakthrough, says columnist Allison Pearson.

It's no secret that the internet presents a bevy of distractions. Many of us have grudgingly accepted perpetual scatterbrain as a hallmark of modern life.

What happens when we join in that curiosity with our children? What happens when we say, "I don't know! Let's find out together!"

What exactly is "disease mongering?" It's the concept of selling sickness to otherwise healthy people. Many people have normal ailments that are simply a part of life.

The feminist mantra of being able to have a shag without engaging your heart doesn’t sit right with columnist Deborah Hill Cone.

Kiwi comedian Mike King was like a "crazed man", obsessively painting his new house within days of moving in, his partner says.

"What a nightmare I must have put my loved ones through while fighting my demons." Comedian Mike King opens up about his struggle.

There's a new phenomenon of the digital age growing ever more rapidly. It's called "virtual distance."