LifestyleSnoring sounds warning bells: expertThe impacts of snoring can be far more serious than just sleepless nights, a leading Australian doctor is warning Rotorua parents.20 Sep 04:36 AM
LifestyleNZ dementia rates to triple by 2050The rate of people living with dementia is set to triple by the year 2050, Alzheimer's New Zealand says.19 Sep 05:20 AM
LifestyleSleep linked to teenage fatThe less teenage boys sleep, the more body fat they have - but the same isn't true for teenage girls, an Otago University study has found.19 Sep 02:00 AM
LifestyleHow to ease that jogging painMusic makes jogging easier. Lots of runners say so, but now a German researcher at Dortmund's Technical University has proved it and comes up with the reason.18 Sep 09:40 PM
LifestyleAsthma's 'psycho-social' impactsAsthma sufferers who also live with anxiety or depression are more prone to asthma attacks, a visiting expert says.18 Sep 08:35 PM
LifestyleGood deeds good for health - studyHelping others and building social relationships certainly make for a more satisfying life.18 Sep 03:20 AM
LifestyleCoffee quaffers' increased death riskIf you're about to drink your morning cup of joe, you might not find this new study on heavy coffee drinking particularly fun reading.17 Sep 07:00 PM
Lifestyle'I feel like damaged goods'For many women, they're the red, white or sometimes brown badges of bearing children.17 Sep 05:10 AM
LifestyleHow hangovers ease with ageIt could be down to the wisdom of experience in being able to take preventative action or a cure, or it may even be down to nature, said health researchers.16 Sep 11:20 PM
LifestyleWhy we lose weight but easily pile it back on - studyResearchers may have discovered why people who lose large amounts of weight often put it back on.16 Sep 02:50 AM
Lifestyle6.6 million children under 5 died last yearChildhood death rates have halved since 1990 but an estimated 6.6 million children under the age of five died last year, the U.N. children's agency said.15 Sep 11:30 PM
LifestyleDave Shaw: 6 things you need to know about supplementsHere are six things you need to know about supplements before you start popping pills and making protein shakes.15 Sep 10:40 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonBlog: Beating procrastinationOnce you have identified which fear is driving your procrastination, pick a strategy.15 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenBlog: Stressed partnersBeing a supportive wife is not all about doing the housework and cooking. It's also about dealing with your husband's stress.12 Sep 09:30 PM
LifestyleObesity doubles migraine riskBeing seriously overweight can nearly double a person’s chances of suffering migraines, a study has found.12 Sep 09:30 PM
LifestyleSugary drinks linked to gout - studyDrinking sugary drinks raises the risk of developing gout, a new local study shows.12 Sep 04:15 AM
LifestyleKiwis among world's happiestNew Zealanders are among the happiest people in the world, ranking 13th out of the 156 nations examined in the latest United Nations World Happiness Report.12 Sep 03:20 AM
Lifestyle30 mins of exercise cuts womb cancer risk in half - studyKeeping active for half an hour a day can reduce the risk of cancer of the womb by nearly half, according to a study.11 Sep 09:15 PM
LifestyleE-cigarettes deliver mixed resultsResearchers say level of nicotine may be behind lower-than-expected number of people quitting smoking.11 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleA hole lot of fearNew research hints at the cause of this unusual phobia that makes people panic at the sight of a cluster of holes.10 Sep 11:15 PM
OpinionBlog: Dangers of the gymGyms where poorly qualified personal trainers push people too hard are 'accidents waiting to happen.10 Sep 08:40 PM
LifestyleQuitting smoking? E-cigs more effective than patches - studyE-cigarettes are more effective than nicotine patches at helping people to cut down on smoking, a study has found.08 Sep 10:40 PM
OpinionLouise ThompsonLouise Thompson: Time to quit procrastinatingLimiting beliefs busted? Check. Goals defined? Check. Action steps diarised? Check. This ideal life thing is easy, right?08 Sep 09:05 PM
LifestyleObesity epidemic: Toxic sugar?It used to be that sugar was the sweetest, most useful thing in our larder, a crystalline ambrosia that could make almost any food taste better and last longer.06 Sep 11:00 PM
LifestyleObesity blamed on bugs in gutWeight gain could be dictated by the type of bacteria in a person's gut, according to a Washington University study.06 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionJames Griffin: Hunt, kill and be merry, for tomorrow we dietPeople who know about these sorts of things tell me there is a new, awesome, fashionable weight-loss regime out there called the Paleo Diet.06 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestylePostnatal depression expertLife & Style Editor Nicky Park spoke to postnatal depression expert Dr Sara this week and now she's online to answer all your questions.04 Sep 11:50 PM