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This everyday activity can help boost memory for up to 24 hours
A new study shows what’s good for your heart is good for your brain.

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.

Workout after a night out: Does it really help with hangovers?
NY Times: Overdid it last night? The verdict on whether it’s wise to sweat through it.

Exercising to lose weight? Science says it rarely works
A metabolism researcher dispels myths about the way we burn calories.

I lost 11kg in four months. At 55, I can finally see my abs
Telegraph: 'I was menopausal and unhappy with my weight so I knew I had to make changes.'

Can grunting during exercise give you an edge?
New York Times: Might letting out a little noise during a workout serve a purpose?

Which exercise burns calories the fastest?
Experts measured up walking versus running, swimming, HIIT and weights.

How strength training benefits women and how to get started
Strength training offers women many benefits - here's how to begin.

Why HIIT workouts are good for your brain health
Here's why HIIT workouts are good for your brain as well as your body.

The health risks of being a skinny old person – and how to stay strong in your 70s and beyond
Telegraph: Exercise can stop our bodies from dwindling, and it’s never too late to start.

The five simple exercises that are crucial in midlife
Telegraph: Strength and mobility are key to staying healthy in your 50s and beyond.

Six reasons walking is still the ultimate exercise
Telegraph: Improving your walking technique has many health benefits.

Ponsonby gunman dead, Canterbury fires and airborne crash | Focus Morning Bulletin May 8, 2024
Alleged Ponsonby gunman found dead, two Canterbury houses go up in flames and footage emerges of a terrifying airborne crash in the latest NZ Herald headlines.

Nine things to do in Auckland this weekend and beyond
There's something on for everyone this weekend in Tāmaki Makarau.

Gym's brutal crackdown on fitness influencers
Those wanting to create fitness content at the gym will have to front up to do so.

The 10 most important tips for exercising over 50
Fitness expert Matt Roberts knows how to best extend your 'healthspan'.

Why you shouldn't let guilt motivate yourself to exercise
Motivating yourself to move using negative thoughts may have the opposite effect.

'Turning point': How I walked off 35kg and slayed my sugar cravings
Telegraph: After a health scare, I knew I had to make some major life changes to get back

Knife-wielding 501 deportee who terrified gym-goers heard voices, wanted to 'punish society'
“To be honest, I wanted to kill someone,” he said of the random attacks.