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Here’s why your hair turns grey, and what you can do about it
Genetics and age shape the process, but you may have some control over it, too.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
America wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planes
US travellers told to dress up in 'civility' push – would Kiwi flyers follow suit?
These people experienced near death. Here’s how it changed their lives
Washington Post: "It was like going on a great trip, and now I only have the memories."
How your brain changes at four key ages: 9, 32, 66 and 83
Washington Post: Among researchers' key findings - adolescence lasts into your 30s.
No shame in packets: What Kiwi chefs buy for Christmas dinner
Al Brown says there’s 'no food shaming' when Christmas mornings mean Bisquick pancakes.
Sleep paralysis demons: What are they and how to handle them
Telegraph: These spooky scenarios have been documented throughout history.
Society Insider: Luxury lodge designer plans downsize from $25m waterfront mansion, and real estate star sells up
Plus, meet the former pro-golfer set to transform The Luxury Network NZ.
How to say ‘no’ to a social invitation (and why it won't ruin your life)
People assume there will be negative blowback. They're mostly wrong, research shows.
What sex is really like when you’re a single man in your 60s
Telegraph: 'Nerves don’t spoil the fun like they could when I was a younger man.'
‘Weaponised incompetence’ can harm relationships. Here’s how to counter it
Washington Post: Feel like your partner's phoning it in? An expert shares her tips.
'I spent 10 minutes licking sodium off my back molars': The best and worst Christmas chocolate bars
Is a $25 artisan block better than a $1.50 milk compound chocolate Santa?
As a doctor, here’s my simple, science-backed schedule for a healthier day
Washington Post: Routines are linked to better health outcomes.
'Never bring something that sits in the bowl': Yotam Ottolenghi on what to bring to a potluck
The famous chef is coming to Auckland to help you cook more comfortably.
From Hobbit to flat whites: Spartacus star Graham McTavish has found a personal paradise in NZ
'I think New Zealanders sometimes take it for granted,' the famed Scottish actor says.
The accidental entrepreneur rebranding Great Barrier as a boutique innovation hub
"Families want to come back, but there has to be something to come back to."
These creative activities may help slow down brain ageing
Washington Post: A tango might be more than a dance when it comes to the brain.
'I had 8 meditation apps, none helped': Psychologist on how to recover from overwhelm
Dr Kerry Makin-Byrd once faced crippling burnout; now she helps others overcome their own.
MPs’ Spotify Wrapped: Luxon loves Zach Bryan, Bishop backs Aussie rock band, Labour MP’s passion for the Pacific
Other top artists for politicians include Shania Twain, Stan Walker and The Superjesus.
Society Insider: Three venues, three dresses – Wilhelmina Shrimpton's Ayrburn wedding plans
Plus Adam Parore, Mat Croad and Mikayla Haycock are preparing for their big days.
My six-year affair cured my depression and saved my marriage
Telegraph: Infidelity usually ends in heartbreak and regret – but not always.
'We are all tomatoes': My strange day inside Auckland Ikea
An Ikea newbie takes a look inside New Zealand's new temple to flatpack furniture.
The definitive rules of sending and receiving voice notes
Voice note lovers - and haters - weigh in on how to use the popular audio feature.
'I'm worth over $1m, but life's still a struggle': The reality for NZ's squeezed middle
Five Kiwis reveal why their 'good' salaries no longer feel enough to get ahead.
How to stop being so hard on yourself
New York Times: “We can say, ‘I made a mistake,’ as opposed to saying, ‘I am a mistake.’”
Who broke Auckland? My three hours on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus
Portaloos, road cones and an elephant named Tom – how we're selling Tāmaki to tourists.
How can my husband and I be intimate now that I’ve discovered his affair?
Telegraph: Is it possible to recover from an affair?
Society Insider: Dominic Bowden’s ‘new chapter’ with fiancee in Queenstown
Plus, the 21-year-old school dropout choosing between tech millions and pro rugby.
‘We’re finally empty-nesters – but I can’t bear to be alone with my husband’
Telegraph: Without the bustle of family life, a reader's relationship woes become clear.
The 10 ultra-processed foods you should never buy again
Telegraph: A new analysis has linked UPFs to harm in every major organ.
Five tricks to make your run faster, healthier and more fun
New York Times: Upping your pace just a little could make for a more efficient workout.