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From alcohol addict to wellbeing junkie: One Kiwi woman's journey to sobriety
For Philly Powell, giving up drinking has been 'the best decision of my life'.
From micro-pumps to ‘Holy Grail’: What is the next breakthrough treatment for diabetics?
After the rollout of continuous blood monitors, what could come next?
How to make swimming your summer workout
New York Times: A trip to the pool can become serious exercise.
Kayaking: An outdoor adventure and a full-body workout
NY Times: Many Kiwis have a kayak. But do you know how to get the best workout from them?
Dive into summer: Five water workouts to boost your fitness
NY Times: It's time to hit the beach and the pool. How to exercise while you’re there.
Dive into an open-water workout
NY Times: Open-water swimming is an exhilarating alternative to your usual pool routine.
Go for a float: A beginner’s guide to stand-up paddleboarding
New York Times: The peaceful pastime is secretly a full-body workout.
'I’d rather live hot than die ugly': Why are we still using sunbeds?
From 'tanorexia' to tanning addiction, experts weigh in on the continued use of sunbeds.
5 psychologist-approved tips for a calmer Christmas
About to have a meltdown? Use the S.A.N.T.A method to help manage your holiday stress.
Memory loss isn’t the only sign of dementia: 5 warning signs to watch for
New York Times: Forgetfulness is not always the primary symptom.
The health hazards of summer sandals
Telegraph: The wrong sandals could give you a wide range of physiological problems.
What is reformer Pilates and is it the key to weight loss?
Telegraph: Reformer Pilates machines are considered the ultimate tool to tone muscles.
'Lethal cocktail': Why measles is killing thousands of children worldwide
New York Times: Lower vaccination rates have sparked a global surge in the disease.
I’m slim, healthy and young – but I’m at double the risk of a heart attack
Telegraph: Lp(a) can double heart attack risk, even in fit, healthy individuals.
How can I boost my immune system as I age? Here’s what the science says
Maintaining a strong immune system as you age isn’t about pills.
I laughed when the doctor said ‘cancer’ – I was 40 and fit. Then the menopause hit
Telegraph: After surviving breast cancer, the menopause should have been straightforward.
Could cats become a carrier of bird flu?
New York Times: Do we need to ramp up bird flu surveillance in our feline companions?
Sleep can worsen over the holidays. These tips can help you get good rest
Family visits, changes in routines, and festivities can all affect our sleep.
Orion Health sells offshore for $200m - but founder reveals a twist
What the deal means for 520 staff.
Orion Health sold to Canadian AI company
Digital health marketer buys Auckland firm in 'game-changer'.
How Covid-19 can change your gut
NYT: Studies suggest 16% – 40% of Covid patients end up with persistent gastro issues.
HRT health risks – what every woman should know
Telegraph: HRT comes with nuanced risks that vary by age, health, and type of therapy.
Auckland hospital staff criticise 'nightmare' new $95m IT system causing treatment delays
'Teething issues' are to be expected with any large-scale IT overhaul, the hospital says.
Exercise and sleep: Finding the right balance for better rest
New York Times: A good fitness routine can help you combat insomnia and sleep soundly.
Editorial: Why Luigi Mangione 'hot shooter' memes spell problems for US
The reaction was bizarre but in tune with the American public's mood.
McDonald’s consults Ngāti Whātua on Ōrākei drive-through restaurant plans
Real estate chief met Ngāti Whātua O Ōrakei on employment, safety, health and tikanga.
I thought my brain fog was dementia until I discovered it was a vitamin deficiency
Telegraph: Could persistent fatigue and brain fog be signs of a B12 deficiency?
The six signs you have chronic inflammation – and what to do about it
Telegraph: Chronic inflammation is linked to many different medical conditions.
19 ways to reduce your cholesterol naturally
Telegraph: Can you bring down your cholesterol without resorting to statins?
As a doctor, here’s what I have learned from my own Alzheimer’s disease
After years treating Alzheimer’s patients, a neurologist shares his own fight against it.
Letters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and error
OPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'
Reduce the beer belly: How to help men get rid of their belly fat
Telegraph: Why it's more dangerous to be an overweight man, and what to about it.
Letters: Humanity forgotten in healthcare squeeze
OPINION: 'People are not a business.'
How a healthy diet can help treat ADHD
Telegraph: Gut health has been found to play a pivotal role in managing ADHD symptoms.
Much of dementia could be preventable – these 12 steps can help reboot your brain
Telegraph: These strategies can help anti-age your memory in midlife.
Has menopause made you ache all over? There’s a name for that
NY Times: Women's muscle and joint pains of ageing could be linked to a loss of estrogen.
The alcoholic drinks making you anxious – and what to have instead
Telegraph: When it comes to the post-booze jitters, not all alcohol is equal.
Single H5N1 bird flu mutation could let it latch easily to human cells, study finds
The US already has a stockpile of vaccine doses that target H5N1.
7 Phrases experts wish Kiwis would ditch at mealtimes
Do you use these harmful phrases without realising?
Pete Hodgson: Dunedin Hospital project – the anatomy of a debacle and the warning for other regions
OPINION: Other regions please take note. Dysfunction might soon be coming your way too.
Regaining Mana: Port of Auckland's cultural reset wins top diversity award
Transforming a poor culture was crucial, judges noted.
Six warning signs your heart is weak – and what to do about it
Telegraph: Some symptoms of heart disease are hard to spot.
Letters: Negative offer sends clear message to nurses
OPINION: 'It’s okay to make mistakes, says Judith Collins, but not in a hospital.'
Why women struggle to orgasm in menopause – and what to do about it
Telegraph: Menopause needn’t ruin your sex life.
How Kennedy has worked abroad to weaken global public health policy
New York Times: He has spent years abroad undermining key international health policies.
Simon Wilson: There's a job for Luxon if they make Kiwi version of The Office
OPINION: The Government celebrates getting things done but is that really what it's doing?
Exercising to lose weight? Science says it rarely works
A metabolism researcher dispels myths about the way we burn calories.