‘Middle-age spread’ affects memory
Lose the belly fat and boost brain function seems to be the message...
Fruit, veges and population health casualties of Brexit
An unexpected, potentially fatal twist to the Brexit saga could lead to 12,400...
How to pass exams: Eat blueberries
New research out of the UK found a short-term memory boost from consuming...
Sleep your teen to better behaviour
Worried about your teen making risky decisions? A solution might be as simple...
Labels help greener food choices
Would knowing the carbon footprint of the food you eat influence which products...
Babies iron-rich but short on fruit and veges
Kiwi babies are being fed in line with national nutrition guidelines in some...
Heart attack help by blocking hormone
Preclinical trials by University of Otago researchers have found blocking the release of...
DNA benefits from training hard
Endurance and high-intensity interval training not only benefit your immediate health, but could...
Overeating? How’s your sleep?
Not getting enough sleep can make people more interested in snack foods, according...
Family meals form better food habits
Families eating together has long been known to improve the diet quality of...
Cabbage keeps you strong
An increased daily intake of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower or Brussels sprouts may help...
Kiwi obesity stubbornly high
Adult obesity rates have increased from 27 per cent of the population to...
Stroke risk less with healthy lifestyle
Lifestyle factors, such as stopping smoking and not being overweight, can reduce the...
Just the smell of your partner can be comforting
Had a bad day? Go home and sniff your partner’s shirt, their side...
Pregnancy warning labels on alcohol coming
Warning labels about the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy will soon be...
5+ a day a struggle
Around 64 per cent of recently surveyed Kiwis admit not eating enough vegetables...
Theory on vitamin D and bones crushed
An important new study has found vitamin D supplementation in adults does not...
