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Have you really eaten your greens?
A simple test to check if you're eating your five portions of fruit and vegetables a day could soon be introduced in Britain.
Smoking rates run out of puff
Smoking rates could fall below 20pc this year as thousands of Kiwis are expected to kick the habit.
Weight loss, thrift on New Years wish-list
Fifty-five per cent of Kiwis make New Year resolutions, but more than 33 per cent do not keep them, a poll has found.
Stars shroud facts behind fat loss
The images taunt us from women's mags, TV, the movies: svelte Hollywood celebs posing in impossibly tight dresses. How do they do it? Is it the cabbage-soup diet, lemon detox, high protein, low carb or simply not eating?
The importance of hydration during exercise
Everyone needs to drink water. It's even more important if you exercise and are trying to get fit, finds Diana Clement.
Simple tips on how to eat healthy for less
Inexpensive ideas to help improve your diet as well as keep the bank balance in check.
Gill South: Nailing good health
Nails can indicate all sorts of issues, so before she gets them beautified Gill South ensures she's in good nick.
Detox: Beware of a quick fix
A detox may seem like the answer to all your weight and diet problems - but do they actually work? Susan Edmunds investigates.
Gill South: Cover-up investigation
Staying protected from sun exposure is more complicated than you may think, discovers Gill South.
Raising a racquet
Inspired by the Wimbledon tournament, Danielle Wright headed to a court cardio class which combines an aerobic workout with tennis.
Gill South: Dem bones
Not prepared to be a brittle, grumpy older woman, Gill South takes tips for looking after her frame.
Gill South: Going viral
Looking up your symptoms on the internet can lead to all sorts of misdiagnoses, as Gill South found out.
Toast the day: Eating right from the start
Breakfast is a very important meal, writes Susan Edmunds and we should make time for it every day.
Dieting: A weighty issue
Sarah Lang was 16 when she first dieted. At 18 she was anorexic; a few years later she was overweight. Here, she recounts her journey of disordered eating — and how she finally found her way out.
In the swim of things
How you go about training for an ocean event is a sink or swim situation, writes Susan Edmunds.
Dr Libby Weaver: Mindful change
The rush of fitting it all in and make everyone happy can sometimes lead women to make unsuitable choices both physically and mentally. Dr Libby Weaver's new book encourages positive change.
Sharing secrets on vitality
Three very different women share how keeping fit has taught them to respect and understand their bodies.
Alternative exercises to reduce injury and achieve results
Maybe the biggest barrier to working out is time. Or could this barrier just be an excuse?
Getting CrossFit: Easy don't cut it
Crossfit is a quick, effective and fun way to beat the flab ... and challenge yourself.
Lee-Anne Wann: Exercise safe as houses
Getting into a routine means fixing posture first, says fitness advocate, Lee-Anne Wann.