Smart scrolling on social media
We spend so much of our lives online, but what sort of impact...
Facing anxiety
We’ve all been there – heart thumping, palms sweating, fast, shallow breathing, an...
Tackling depression: What helps with low mood
Managing editor Jenny de Montalk talks to psychiatrist Mark Lawrence about being resilient...
How to beat ‘decision fatigue’
Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald provides helpful tips for when you’re feeling the pressure of...
How to cope better with stress
Managing editor Jenny de Montalk offers ways to thrive under pressure.
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Keeping healthy when life is hectic
Nutritionist Nicola Jackson has the answers for when you are bogged down with...
Rest easier: How to get a better night’s sleep
Sleep Well Clinic medical director Alex Bartle explains insomnia and puts to bed...
Scouts and Guides have better mental health in later life – study
Taking part in Scouts or Guides potentially helps lower the risk of mental...
Make your job work for you
Do you work long hours? Whatever your job or circumstances, after-hours work can...
Chronic stress: What to do when you’re tired all the time
HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull explores a common problem of modern life and offers...
Hormones gone haywire? Fix your mood with the right food
If you feel as though your mind and body are riding a roller...
Gut and mood: The surprising connections
Boasting a huge network of nerve cells, your gut literally has a mind...
Gut health update: What your gut bacteria can do for you
Emerging research shows that our gut bacteria are an internal barometer of our...
Do you sometimes lie awake for hours with your mind racing?!
At the moment my little boy is going through some kind of sleep...
The importance of sleep
Life is extremely busy these days. Most of us are working full time,...
The stress-weight connection
Stress is a major problem for many New Zealanders, and it affects more...