Study links less sleep and sugar-sweetened drink consumption
People who sleep five or fewer hours a night are likely to also...
Three US cities pass ‘soda tax’
Three California cities voted for a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and another in...
Needless worrying about health may increase heart disease risk
People who needlessly worry that they have, or will develop, serious illness —...
Alzheimer’s probiotics trial shows improved cognition
A recent small clinical trial showed improved cognition in Alzheimer’s patients who were...
Healthy lifestyle can reduce genetic risk of heart disease by half – study
People with a high genetic risk of heart disease can help reduce their...
What is workplace wellness?
Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at the Southern Cross Wellbeing...
Put leftovers to good use to reduce waste
Love Food, Hate Waste New Zealand is hosting a Love Your Leftovers lunch...
Global event raises awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
November 16 is World COPD Day, which raises awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary...
The science behind our desire for salt
Melbourne scientists have uncovered how brains are wired to seek salty foods, in...
Processed meats should carry a warning label – public health expert
Public health researchers are calling for health warning labels, among other measures, to...
High vitamin D and lower BMI for whole-fat milk drinking kids
Drinking whole-fat milk is associated with higher vitamin D levels and a lower...
Keep on the pulse of nutritional benefits
More must be done to promote the nutritional and dietary benefits of pulses...
Step-by-step: Meringue
With a little know-how, you can create perfect meringues time and again. Sarah...
Habits that make you fat: Not moving
Many people over-estimate how much they move or do in a day and...
Coffee and your health
Most of us love drinking our daily espresso, cappuccino or latte, but suspect...
Tips to help you avoid migraines
While migraines can be triggered by a variety of factors, if you suffer...
