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CrossFit: Pointless pain?

It’s a known fact that exercise is addictive. But CrossFitters are infamous for their fanatical devotion to their fitness philosophy, writes Sarah Hentges.

Brain training boosts memory for over 60s - but there's a catch

Computer-based "brain training" is useful for older adults, but only if it's conducted in a group setting, research suggests.

How safe is the microwave?

A quick web search of "microwave dangers" brought up some startling claims and concerns, so we investigated.

Should you leave baby to cry?

Controlled crying is at odds with research on infant development that shows the foundations for lifelong psychological health are laid down in infancy.

10-second kiss passes on 80 million bugs - expert

Academics think that kissing helps partners share bacteria, shoring up their immune systems and enabling them to better fight disease.

Wellbeing: For the fun of exercise

Ever wondered how others manage to stay fit and healthy? I asked a few Kiwis what they do fitness and food-wise and they have some great tips.

Gadgets before bed ruins teen's sleep - study

Regular cannabis use 'shrinks brain but increases connectivity'

Regular cannabis use shrinks the brain but increases the complexity of its wiring, a study has found.

Hopes of a drug to halt prostate cancer

Dave Shaw: Health tips from a top model

Miss Supermodel New Zealand winner sheds new light on how a model can eat to ensure she maintains the body she desires while remaining full of health and vitality.

Biggest contraception myths

15 myths about contraception - alongside the facts

Wellbeing: Strike the right balance

New sun sensor app trialled in NZ schools

Why you need STI checks

Sexuality is a means of pleasure, fulfilment and intimate connection with other humans. But it can also be a source of anguish.

'Dieting must die' - expert

Leading health authority Dr David Katz speaking exclusively to nzherald.co.nz, sharing his top five tips for families keen to embrace a better life.

Milk - is it really as good as we think?

Drinking more than three glasses of milk a day may not protect bones against breaking - and may even lead to higher rates of death, say researchers.

Milk dangers exposed in new research

Milk has long been recommended for boosting calcium intake, but new research suggests that it does little to strengthen bones and can double the risk of an early death.

Anna van Praagh: My mum's botched facelift shocked the whole family

Cosmetic surgery doesn't affect only the patient, as Anna van Praagh recalls