Doctor Reveals Five Simple Lifestyle Changes That Can Make You Live Longer
It turns out that tiny changes – minutes more exercise, a few grams more veggies – can make…
People With Poor Mental Health Are Five Times Lonelier
According to the World Health Organisation, about 16% of people worldwide are facing social isolation and loneliness. In…
‘Personalised and fast-paced’ defines wellness for consumers in 2026
A panel of experts at 100% Optical (28 February–2 March) discussed a consumer trend for wellness and how…
How to keep your kids out of your messy divorce
The personal life of Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins made headlines this week but, aside from the need to…
I’ve worked in nutrition for 26 years – here’s what I think about supplements
Supplements can absolutely have a role in supporting health. But before you purchase another pill or potion promising…
I treat aching joints — the mistake that causes flare-ups in spring
As the pink blossom trees bloom and the sun sets after the working day is over, seasonal happiness…
Can online programmes to tackle depression actually help?
A well-designed 10-minute online exercise can spark small reductions in depression. That’s the key finding of a paper,…
‘Safe, but sleepless?’: Nargis Fakhri shares anxiety-filled posts from Dubai
Actor Nargis Fakhri has set social media abuzz after posting a series of Instagram stories from Dubai, revealing…
Five ways Singapore is prioritising national mental health and wellbeing
The Ministry of Health has shared that through the National Mental Health Office, established in 2024, it is…
Urgent calls for action on youth mental health following report release
“We have been told by young people about the challenges they face gaining access to support. “We’ve got…
My Opal Heart – New exhibition at Matawhero Art Gallery in Gisborne
Describing the title piece My Opal Heart, which portrays the many hues of an opal gemstone, she says…
Volunteer’s plea to save therapy dog service
A volunteer is making a plea to try and save a nationwide pet therapy programme before it’s dropped…