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How to tell if you’re in perimenopause – and when to get help
Perimenopause can begin in the mid to late 40s and last up to 10 years.
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Broadcasting star and doctor's new health venture
Plus, inside the Auckland premieres of The Five Star Weekend and Elle.
'Like butterflying a prawn': Al Brown on watching his surgery awake
The chef said surgery for Dupuytren’s has left him with a lightning-shaped scar.
The healthiest meat substitutes at the supermarket – and what to avoid
Experts warn 'plant-based' doesn’t always mean a product is healthy.
'Blessing in disguise': Former All Black Keven Mealamu on his heart condition
The former All Black’s heart scare has changed how he lives – and creates.
The surprising reason a sleep tracker can wreck a good night’s sleep
Washington Post: Relying too much on data can make you anxious for the night ahead.
'It doesn’t control me': The drive behind NZ's first eating disorder charity
Dr Meg Vardy created JourneyED, NZ’s first peer support for eating disorders.
'Lightest I’d ever been': Coeliac stroke victim served hospital gluten 'slop'
Nursing student Adele Blake, 20, is concerned about the state of NZ's hospital food.
Six reasons why you shouldn’t be taking supplements, according to experts
Telegraph: Experts reveal the risks to be aware of before taking powders and pills.
Society Insider power list: The Kiwis behind NZ's wellness gold rush
These are New Zealand’s ones to watch on the wellness scene.
Having a regular bedtime is key to good sleep. Here’s how to set one
Washington Post: Why going to bed at the same time every night boosts your health.
Inside Japan’s billion-dollar quest to help a sleep-starved nation rest
Washington Post: A standing nap box? Japan's 'sleep tech' products go beyond the norm.
Five foods that contain both protein and fibre
New York Times: The best fibre and protein combos to boost energy and support good health.
Could lowering inflammation treat depression?
NY Times: Psychiatrists think inflammation may be at the root of some people’s illness.
Where to chase stars, sunlight and stories on your next escape
A week of stars, stories, wellness retreats and wine discoveries.
I’m a sleep doctor. These are the signs you have a real sleep problem
Washington Post: If you’re tired all the time, you might not just be bad at sleeping.
'Remarkable courage': Dentist to the stars mourned after death
He treated All Blacks Damian McKenzie and Ma'a Nonu, among others.
End of an era: Christchurch clubgoers prepare for Hide’s last dance
Hide will close on July 4 after the St Asaph St site was sold by its owners.
The return of 'thin is in': Warning as 80s-style body ideals revived online
'Skinny culture' is making a comeback, fuelled by weight-loss jabs and social media.
Glutathione is vital for health. Is it worth buying as a supplement?
New York Times: It's the so-called 'mother of antioxidants', but does it actually work?
Luxury wellness retreat to offer 'snow room' experience
Elemental by Hanmer Springs opens in August as an adults-only wellness escape.
Handcrafted heat: Waihī business taps into wellness boom with bespoke saunas
Luke Mexted talks to Tom Raynel about his small custom sauna business Home Sauna.
Ignore the deals: The 10 best-value ingredients to buy at the supermarket
NZ dietitians on filling your shopping trolley for the least amount of money.
'I wanted a lads' weekend. I was sent on a wellness retreat to do yoga'
The swap from meat to plant-based meals proved surprisingly satisfying.
3 red flags that suggest a friendship isn’t worth saving, according to therapists
Washington Post: It’s never an easy decision, but sometimes you just need to let go.
Ibuprofen v paracetamol: Which pain reliever should you use?
Washington Post: Tips for choosing which painkiller for headaches, body aches and more.
I’m a GP and sleep expert. This is why you keep going to the loo at night
Telegraph: Frequent bathroom trips in the night could be signalling a health issue.
A sleep-time ‘sweet spot’ is linked to healthy ageing, study finds
Washington Post: How finding your sleep “Goldilocks zone” could help you age better.
Five reasons to explore Auckland, Sydney, Japan, Brazil and Marlborough
A new Auckland attraction, the world’s biggest Pride parade and a different side of Japan.
10 therapist-approved ways to reduce anxiety fast
Washington Post: Techniques to help calm your mind and body when anxious thoughts strike.