Participating in Dry July not only supports a great cause - it can do wonders for your own health, too.

Contradictory scientific findings make it difficult to determine vitamin efficacy and safety. Here’s how some of them work.

Here's how Dry July could benefit your own health as well as those you're fundraising for

How you can rediscover romance after losing after partner.

Don't rush to the pharmacy - try these home-made natural first-aid remedies.

Painful sex, low libido or a lump on your testicle? Northland-based doctor Cameron Schauer has the answers to your sensitive medical questions.

We have some straight forward solutions to keep kids healthy over winter.

Vitamin and dietary supplements are a multimillion-dollar industry – but are they a scientific triumph or a cautionary tale? Donna Chisholm investigates.

Sara Bunny reports on news, views and research that will help maintain a healthy body and mind.

There may be a medical reason why you struggle to recognise people's faces - face blindness.

When a couple embarked on a frantic search for a solution to their son’s constant illness and violent rages, what they found was life-changing in more ways than one.

We investigate the most popular natural remedies for the common cold.

Sovereign ambassador Nicola Smith, a personal trainer, nutrition and lifestyle coach, answers your nutrition and fitness questions.

Superstar singer Beyonce has shared the tips and tricks of her vegan diet

A hard-working metabolism is the key to unlocking energy and fighting kilo creep. Here are three workouts that speed it up and keep you burning kJs post-exercise.

Deficiencies are rare in the developed world, but you wouldn’t want to be low on this essential vitamin.

Chef superstar Pete Evans is unapologetic about his health revolution. The My Kitchen Rules judge stands up to the critics of his Paleo food movement and invites you to join him.

Watch Yelena's latest advice on being all things to all people

My Food Bag founder Nadia Lim is on a nutrition mission. Here, she shares her top tips for a healthy life.

Medical expert Professor Kerryn Phelps answers readers’ health questions.

Food writer Trudi Nelson shares her top food picks for healthy eyes

Sara Bunny helps us keep abreast of news and advice from experts in the health sciences.

Some of our thorniest health and nutrition problems are about to be tackled in a 10-year, $83 million research project which aims to add $1 billion to the economy.

The Bachelor star Arthur Green is a keen advocate of the paleo lifestyle. He tells Daisy Sillis how the clean-eating regime shapes his life – and those abs.

Here are a few everyday life hacks to help maintain a shiny white smile, without running to the dentist.

Here are the best foods to eat and avoid for a brighter smile.

Patty Huntington traces the origins of the ‘Paris thin’ ideal in the fashion industry on this side of the world.

Planning and goals are all very good, but take time for fun too!

Worms, heat rash, ingrown hairs? Northland-based doctor Cameron Schauer has the answers to your sensitive medical questions.

Jennifer's personal trainer is dishing up all the goss on how the actress maintains her svelte figure

Here are a some foods that you can easily add to your diet that burn more calories than they contain.

Cravings can be very hard to resist! We have some steps you can take – other than relying on willpower alone – to combat them.

Each month Sovereign ambassadors Nicola Smith, a personal trainer, nutrition and lifestyle coach, and Pua Magasiva, an actor and personal trainer, answer your nutrition and fitness questions.

We check out a few of the oils on the market to see whether there are any health benefits of branching out.

If you stick to just one cooking oil, it might be time to branch out and make the most of a variety of healthy choices.

Varicose veins can be uncomfortable and unsightly but a number of effective treatments are now available.

Death by infection used to stalk our hospitals’ intensive care units. But thanks to the dogged work of Dr Mary Seddon, virtually no ICU patients now die from central line infections. Carl Shuker talks to the public health hero whose tenacity earned her the nickname “Scary Mary”.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be a very debilitating condition. We take a look at the diagnosis and what can be done to keep its symptoms at bay.

Dementia can be a daunting diagnosis. Look out for the warning signs and protect yourself against the illness with our tips to help reduce your risk.

Being grateful can change your mindset

Varicose veins can be as painful as they are unsightly. Fortunately, there are lots of effective ways of treating them.

Ed Sheeran isn't the only one who's dropped a size or two! Check out seven other stars who are living healthier lifestyles

Nutritionist and personal trainer Ginny McArthur explains the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome, and what can be done about it.

Osteopath and naturopath Dr Bo Hendgen guides us through the best essential oils to ease seasonal allergy symptoms and boost immunity.

Here are 10 ways to switch off and recharge

Disconnect from the digital daze and learn to live in the present

We help you sort the fact from the fiction.

Nourish your body and feed your mind

Why are so many of us not getting a good night’s sleep?

Osteopath and naturopath Dr Bo Hendgen guides us through the best essential oils to restore calm and achieve deep, natural sleep.

This antioxidant not only improves the appearance of skin, but it is also used by nutritionists to boost fertility.

Bankers do it, burglars and beneficiaries do it, even babies do it. Snore, that is, to the point of life-threatening sleep apnoea. Catherine Masters investigates the disorder’s causes and cures.

Is it time to log off from the 'Book of Faces'?

Declutter your mind and house - and smell the roses!

Declutter your mind and house - and smell the roses!

Why giving up alcohol doesn’t mean having to give up your personality.

Dr Cameron Schauer answers your sensitive medical questions.

Sovereign ambassadors Nicola Reilly, a personal trainer, nutrition and lifestyle coach, and Pua Magasiva, an actor and personal trainer, answer your nutrition and fitness questions.

As a New York surgeon detects a new phenomenon known as ‘text-neck’ syndrome, Camilla Turner takes a look at some of the other technology-induced health risks.

Revise your thinking and feel fabulous

Nail these tips for a happier, healthier you!

Nail these tips for a happier, healthier you

Dr Schauer answers male readers’ questions.

Yelena's here to remind everyone about the importance of 'me' time

Get inspired with these health, fitness and nutrition facts

Make sure you're taking time for yourself with these practical relaxation tips

Household chores taking up too much of your time? Cut down the stress with these handy tips

The results are in: we reveal what Kiwi women would do with more 'me' time

Raise happy Kiwi kids while revisiting your youth. Try these tips to steer your children away from the electronics to give them the iconic Kiwi childhood you had.

Try these 10 unconventional tips for harnessing the power of honey from Wendyl Nissen. From disinfecting cuts to curing hangovers, honey is more than just a sandwich spread.

Osteopath and naturopath Dr Bo Hendgen guides us through the best essential oils to give kids a healthy start to the new school year.

Some people naturally perspire more than others. But if sweat is pouring off you, what does this excessive sweating mean?

Sovereign ambassadors Nicola Reilly, a personal trainer, nutrition and lifestyle coach, and Pua Magasiva, an actor and personal trainer, answer your nutrition and fitness questions.

As a best-selling author heads to New Zealand for a series of workshops on how to hard-wire our brains for contentment, calm and confidence. Donna Chisholm explores the science of happiness.

The corporate dads are tackling a brand new challenge for their families and themselves

Follow these simple steps to help curb sugar cravings and enjoy a healthier life.

Wendyl Nissen shares her top sunburn remedies for you and your family.

Try these easy New Year tips for a healthier body and mind.

The supermodel stunner has one of the best bods in the business - and here's how she keeps it in shape

Leading a healthy lifestyle isn’t that simple, given the way diet plans fly in and out of favour. We go back to basics.

Exercise trends move fast, but these methods are best to get you moving.

The recommended hours of sleep have been widely debated, but sleep doesn’t fit into the ‘one size fits all’ category.

If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you’ll know how painful they can be.

We’ve all seen celebs showing off their ridiculously fit and toned frames on the red carpet, but what is the secret behind those bodies?

Scientists have come up with the top four tips for the best way to avoid a stroke.

As we head into the warmer months, its more important than ever to look after your eyes.

Stay healthy this holiday season with these five expert wellness tips.

Aloe vera can help soothe sunburn, insect bites, rashes, boils and more.

We all have health niggles, but sometimes the solutions are right in front of us – in the pantry or vege patch.

Subtle changes to our bodies, or our ability to do everyday things, may indicate health problems.

Find out which stars are turning to yoga to keep themselves trim and toned

Here's how you can keep making healthy food choices this summer

Find out how you can make healthier cooking choices for your family this summer

Start your summer off the right way by making a few of these healthier choices

Beaches and barbecues are on the horizon, so it's time to find the best sunscreen for your skin. Rachael Russell surveys the options.

The dancer and actress spills her top diet and exercise secrets

Osteopath and naturopath Dr Bo Hendgen guides us through the many useful properties of organic citrus oils.

From the weird and wacky to the actually achievable, these stars have got plenty of tips and tricks to stay slim

Refresh your workout with these innovative ideas – no gym needed.

Yeast infections, ear wax, ingrown hairs? Northland-based doctor CJ Fleming has the solutions to your sensitive medical problems.