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Hop to it and save your bones

Two minutes of hopping a day can strengthen hip bones in older people and reduce the risk of fracture after a fall, scientists have suggested.

Social media's glum side for teens

A lack of sleep among teenagers who are spending the night hours on social media can cause depression and anxiety, according to a study.

The 24-hour cancer blood test

The test, which can accurately diagnose cancer within 24 hours, was hailed yesterday as a potential "game-changer."

Are Hyperbaric Chambers the real deal?

For victims of traumatic brain injuries is hyperbaric oxygen therapy hope, or is it all in their heads?

Work before 9am? 'Torture'

Forcing staff to work nine-to-five leaves their bodies exhausted and stressed as a result of sleep deprivation, say sleep experts.

Cancer: Why some smokers & not others

Smokers who live for a long time may have specific genes promoting a lengthy lifespan, a US study has found.

Women spend almost $16,000 on periods

The average period-haver will shell out a small fortune over their lifetime on the supposed "luxury" items needed to deal with them.

Short bursts of exercise help heart health

They said that while longer spells of moderate exercise were good, there were "strong benefits" in repeated short bouts of intense activity such as star jumps.

10 reasons to skip fizzy drinks

Here are 10 reasons to skip fizzy drinks this summer.

Does wifi really fry your brain?

The belief that electrical devices cause health problems is far more common than you might think.

This common painkiller could help fight cancer

Cancer treatments could be more effective when they are combined with aspirin, a British study has suggested.

Rich and sad? You have affluenza

Even multibillionaire video game creators get wealth fatigue, says Jonathan Wells.

Why most farm kids are allergy-free

Research shows that people who grow up on farms have way fewer allergy and asthma problems than the rest of us.

'Reverse praying': The latest body challenge

A new body challenge has emerged in China following the popularity of previous contortion tests, with the latest relying on flexibility.

Why e-cigarettes have their own toxic dangers

While many users perceive e-cigs as safer than traditional cigarettes, some of the flavorings that make them so enticing may have their own toxic consequences.

Want to stay healthy? Sleep longer

New research says lack of sleep is the most important factor in determining whether someone will catch a cold.

October the month to quit

Thousands of Kiwis will be kicking smoking to the curb for Stoptober this year.

Take a nap at work, it's good for you

People should follow in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and enjoy a lunchtime nap, say experts.