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Feeding fish to kids before they reach the age of…
Science: How to predict pain
Scientists have figured out how to recognise pain in brain scans, possibly paving the way for future tests that could accurately…
Unhealthy adults aging faster
Today's adults are so unhealthy they are 15 years 'older' than their parents and grandparents at the same age, researchers…
The Cuban diet: eat less, exercise more - halve preventable deaths
In a unique natural experiment, researchers have observed how a nation that lost an average of 5kg per head over five years…
A sick person just has to breathe on you
It's not the tissue-gropers that are most likely to give the flu to you. All a sickly person really has to do is breathe…
Health & Wellbeing
Nicky Park: These fruits are berry good for you
Life & Style Editor Nicky Park speaks to an international berry expert about why these fruits are so…
Laziness - is it in your genes?
Genes play major role in deciding whether we're a couch potato or active bunny, a new study shows.
Slimming aid linked to heart disease
A red meat nutrient sold as a supplement for weight loss and muscle growth may damage the heart and arteries, new research…
Rosemary will improve your memory - research
Rosemary can help improve your memory, researchers have confirmed for the first time.
Gwyneth's new cookbook: 'Bible of laughable Hollywood neuroticism'
Gwyneth Paltrow's new cookbook has been slammed by critics who have branded the actress out of touch…
Work up a sweat, sleep better
Exercise helps you sleep better at night, and too much time sitting down will keep you awake, a new survey says.
Shelley Bridgeman: Why do fat people get a bad rap?
It's been two years since I wrote about our deplorable attitudes towards fat people in a piece entitled Fat activism …
Louise Thompson: Awareness of limiting beliefs
How do you recognise the way beliefs drive your life?
Fitness power hour
Each week Rachel Grunwell will try out a new form of exercise to bring you the lowdown.
Fit and fantastic women
Diana Clement hears the inspirational stories of fellow female novice triathletes.
Killer fever spreads
An 8-year-old boy has undergone open-heart surgery after his undiagnosed strep throat turned into rheumatic heart disease…
How Gwyneth Paltrow got the 'butt of a 22-year-old stripper'
Gwyneth Paltrow credits close friend and trainer Tracy Anderson with transforming her body and says she is happier than…
A second chance
It can be rejuvenating to pick up an interest you thought you’d left forever in childhood, writes Sharon Stephenson.
Wave riders
A big wave surfing legend helps Danielle Wright and family take on the small waves at Omaha Beach.
Muffins lose some weight
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Two cafes at Auckland hospitals have carved at least a quarter off their muffins and slices to satisfy…
Exercise
Beautiful fitness
Each week Rachel Grunwell will try out a new form of exercise to bring you the lowdown.
Nutrition
Small business: Vitamin water for dogs
They sleep in our beds, they eat our food, they sometimes wear our clothes, or eat our socks anyway. Dogs will be joining…
Nicky Park
Nicky Park: Food facts or fibs?
We've all heard the sayings about apples, spinach, fish and carrots. Nicky Park finds out if there's any truth to them.
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