Health and Fitness

Life is unpredictable. A sudden job loss, an unexpected move, or a family illness can...

Flu season is no longer as predictable as it once was. Infectious disease experts Meru...

According to data from the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, as reported by...

According to reporting from the World Governments Summit 2026, published by WAM, Harvard geneticist Professor...

Many people spend most of the day indoors, looking at screens and rushing between tasks....

According to recently published research in The Conversation, life expectancy continues to rise, though widening...

As flu season approaches, many New Zealanders are deciding whether to get a flu shot....

The National Diabetes Roadmap has been launched, with the goals of improving care, strengthening prevention...

Coffee or tea? It’s a question that sparks lively debate in kitchens, offices, and cafés...

Liquid gold. Adam’s ale. H2O. Water is the cornerstone of health. Every cell in the...

Large parts of southern and south eastern Australia experienced an intense heatwave to kick off...

From head injuries to hip fractures, dislocated shoulders to herniated discs, falls and their associated...

Sun safety is a Kiwi summer tenet. Yet many myths about sunscreen prevail. Experts stress...

The short answer is no. Most of the time, hay fever, also known as allergic...

Ultra-processed foods dominate New Zealand diets, a new study has found. It’s causing a surge...

A new study has found that individuals who speak only one language are more likely...

The goal was to reduce the number of New Zealanders who smoke to fewer than...

In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the role that physical activity and...

While the world becomes more and more obsessed with high-intensity workouts, a gentle yet highly...

Gluten intolerance: Sensitivity without damage It’s not uncommon to hear the terms “gluten intolerance” and...

What are telomeres? Tiny but powerful, telomeres are protective caps at the ends of your...

The discovery that changed immunology Three pioneering scientists have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize...

If you’ve been hearing more about CBD oil lately, you’re not alone. Derived from the...

Social media routinely bombards us with peculiar tips and tricks to improve our health and...

The dad bod. A term used to describe the male physique that is neither heavily...

For many Kiwis, influenza has long been the winter illness to watch out for. Flu...

Let’s talk about our eye health. It’s something we often take for granted until issues...

Understanding how long we might live involves a complex interplay of genetics, lifestyle choices, and...

As summer approaches, the temptation of sparkling waters beckons most of us to enjoy the...

Simple Exercises When Sitting There are two main reasons why someone might exercise while sitting,...

We all know the feeling. You’ve been glued to your chair for hours, the computer...

Protect your skin all year round: the message from experts as we head into winter....

As we age, life can sometimes lead us to feel like we’re losing control. But...

Absence does make the heart grow fonder. New research has deep-dived habituation, where we grow...

Tea has been enjoyed for centuries for its taste and potential health benefits. Rich in...

Regardless of age, everyone at a gym is there to improve their health, strength, and...

Older adult life can be a different experience for LGBTQ+ people compared to their heterosexual...

Your tongue can actually be a window into your overall health. By paying attention to...

Achieving sleep consistency is all about creating a regular sleep routine that sticks, regardless of...

After a significant life event, your regular rhythm can be left in disarray.  A good...

Garlic wards off vampires as well as it does illness. As we get older, staying...

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced the coalition Government is making its first steps...

New Zealand, with its varied climate and seasons, can pose unique challenges to skincare. Especially...

Whether allergies worsen with age is a complex question with no simple answer.  While some...

In short, it depends. As you’d be in a fasted state, as it’s known, it’s...

As Kiwis prepare for Christmas, public health officials are recommending that people who are more...

Dance is a powerful form of expression that has been enjoyed by people of all...

The early bird gets the worm. Though at times rolling out of bed in the...