Empty nest? 5 weight traps
House prices might be holding them back, but your kids will move out...
Oral health: How to help bad breath naturally
If you’re scared to exhale in close quarters, dietitian Katrina Pace is to...
Myth buster: Are your hormones to blame?
‘Hormones’ have been blamed for a lot of health concerns in recent years,...
How to be plant powered
Science is just scratching the surface of the benefits of eating as wide...
Could you swap your medication for trainers?
GPs prescribing exercise and other non-clinical activities is on the rise. Health writer...
The lost plot: How to grow raspberries
It used to be thought that raspberries wouldn’t grow north of Auckland but,...
The lost plot: How to grow leeks
A vegetable that used to be served cooked to a mush and covered...
Digital detox: How to free yourself for better health
Being online through every waking moment is becoming the norm, but does that...
Cold sores – causes, treatment and myths
Dietitian Angela Berrill looks at causes, triggers, treatments and remedies for oral herpes...
How to help when eating is scary
Extreme picky eating, or ARFID, is an eating disorder that has very real...
The power of simple actions
The other day I bought a new dress (well, a vintage dress, but...
Recipe for success: Find what you love
Exercise doesn’t have to be a chore. Fitness expert Sarah Cowley looks at...
Surprising health rewards of cutting down on plastic
Ditching plastic food packaging isn’t just better for the health of our planet,...
Better eating on the autism spectrum
Picky eating or challenging eating behaviour is common in children on the autism...
How mood affects your health
The science confirms what we’ve known instinctively for a long time. There are...
The lost plot: Growing asparagus
Nothing tastes as delicious as asparagus picked straight from the garden.
Unlike most vegetables,...