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Anna Lorck: From Government MP to wellness guru
More than a year after a painful election night defeat, ex-Government MP Anna Lorck is entering the mind and body wellness industry.
14 simple ways to look after your liver (without completely giving up alcohol)
Telegraph: Drink coffee, eat more broccoli and, yes, take three days off alcohol a week.
15 science-based ways to reduce your risk of dementia
Regular exercise, good sleep, and brain-boosting activities can lower dementia risk.
Arthritis symptoms, treatments and foods that can help
Telegraph: There is no cure for chronic joint pain, but it can be made more bearable.
‘My husband became obsessed with triathlons. It killed our sex life and our marriage’
Telegraph: A husband’s sudden lifestyle change had an immense impact on his marriage.
11 risk factors for dementia you can do something about
Telegraph: 45% of all dementia cases are linked to a few modifiable factors.
Three gut health rules that can help you lose weight
Telegraph: Good gut health is key to shedding kilos.
Why you should never pee in the shower
It might feel good in the moment, but a doctor says no.
Could your relationship survive without sex? Four Kiwi women on how they make it work
Four women open up about hanging on to love when it seems the spark has died out.
Nine ways to stop overthinking
Telegraph: Ruminating is common to many of us, but can spell bad news for your mood.
From alcohol addict to wellbeing junkie: One Kiwi woman's journey to sobriety
For Philly Powell, giving up drinking has been 'the best decision of my life'.
Go for a float: A beginner’s guide to stand-up paddleboarding
New York Times: The peaceful pastime is secretly a full-body workout.
Dive into summer: Five water workouts to boost your fitness
NY Times: It's time to hit the beach and the pool. How to exercise while you’re there.
Dive into an open-water workout
NY Times: Open-water swimming is an exhilarating alternative to your usual pool routine.
'I’d rather live hot than die ugly': Why are we still using sunbeds?
From 'tanorexia' to tanning addiction, experts weigh in on the continued use of sunbeds.
I laughed when the doctor said ‘cancer’ – I was 40 and fit. Then the menopause hit
Telegraph: After surviving breast cancer, the menopause should have been straightforward.
How to get off a long flight feeling your best
What do the hotel ice bucket and fennel tea have in common?
HRT health risks – what every woman should know
Telegraph: HRT comes with nuanced risks that vary by age, health, and type of therapy.
Exercise and sleep: Finding the right balance for better rest
New York Times: A good fitness routine can help you combat insomnia and sleep soundly.
I thought my brain fog was dementia until I discovered it was a vitamin deficiency
Telegraph: Could persistent fatigue and brain fog be signs of a B12 deficiency?
The six signs you have chronic inflammation – and what to do about it
Telegraph: Chronic inflammation is linked to many different medical conditions.
Is cancer genetic? Separating facts from fiction
Telegraph: Around 5 to 10% of cancers are caused by faulty genes.
19 ways to reduce your cholesterol naturally
Telegraph: Can you bring down your cholesterol without resorting to statins?
Has menopause made you ache all over? There’s a name for that
NY Times: Women's muscle and joint pains of ageing could be linked to a loss of estrogen.
Why women struggle to orgasm in menopause – and what to do about it
Telegraph: Menopause needn’t ruin your sex life.
Exercising to lose weight? Science says it rarely works
A metabolism researcher dispels myths about the way we burn calories.
Dealing with life after cancer – and the fear it might return
Telegraph: There can be hurdles to overcome post-cancer, but it's also a time to rebuild.
The dream of perfect sleep may be making you an insomniac
If you’re intent on making sleep happen, it probably won’t.
Can sitting too close to a screen damage your eyesight?
The danger now comes from smartphones, tablets and computers.