Lifestyle
The six things that make your anxiety worse (and what to do instead)
Telegraph: The small lifestyle tweaks that can make a big difference.
Latest from Wellness
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Which NZ cooking oils are healthiest – and the one you shouldn't be using every day
From olive to coconut, here’s how to choose the right oil for health, heat and budget.
The numbers that show why school holidays are now impossible for working parents
Policy has remained unchanged for 18 years, and working parents are facing a huge deficit.
How to spend Valentine’s Day your way, from spa retreats to breakup rail adventures
Valentine’s trips for romance, wellness and self love.
How a cold, wet Whistler forest forced one traveller to finally slow down
Indigenous-owned Talaysay Tours weaves Squamish and shíshálh stories through bush.
From ice baths to $9 shampoos: Where to find Vietnam’s affordable wellness spots
Google searches for 'spa in Vietnam' jumped 175% in 2024.
From saunas to sea plunges: The remote islands where water resets your brain
Studies show time spent in 'blue spaces' can lower stress hormones and lift mood.
The fitness trends that experts hate
New York Times: If you want to get fitter this year, here’s what to focus on instead.
Fermentation: How easy (and healthy) is it to do at home?
Experts explain if making your own sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir and sourdough is worth it.
I found the most complete protein. It’s not meat
Washington Post: The most “complete” protein is probably one you’re already eating.
Five experiences travellers won't want to miss in 2026
Five events worth putting on your calendar.
What is ‘metabolic health,’ and why does it matter?
NYT: The effects of poor metabolic health are clear - and can wreak havoc on the body.
How to reset kids' sleep before school starts again
Late nights, sleep-ins and travel can all affect sleep – here's how to fix it.
Eight myths about cholesterol busted by a cardiologist
Telegraph: Believing that being slim means you are not at risk is a common misconception.
Waipukurau cake shop owner to close doors on Valentine’s Day
Shop owner's injury and desire to spend time with her kids ends cake store dream.
Advice: My friend is depressed - does that excuse her flakiness?
New York Times: How to support a struggling friend without burning yourself out.
How to pack summer school lunches kids will actually eat
And three recipes to try this school year.
Travel Alerts: Gold Coast pool parties, Queenstown luxury, food tours and epic bike adventures
Poolside beats, alpine luxury, foodie walks and epic rides shape this season’s travel hits
Which milk alternative is the healthiest? Expert advice on what to buy and avoid
Oat, almond or soy? Dietitians on which milk alternatives stack up – and which fall short.
New year, same you? Why your January reset might be missing the point
Many Kiwis return from summer break feeling flat, not freshly motivated.
One sleep habit experts wish you would adopt
New York Times: Working this overlooked practice into your routine could really help.
I’m a doctor. Here are 10 science-backed tips to help you get healthier
Washington Post: Pick one habit at a time and make it as easy as possible.
Nine ways to take care of your mental health in 2026
New York Times: These tips will help refresh your mind and bolster your brain.
The everyday food routines that are damaging your gut health
Whole foods, whole grains and variety are all key to gut health, nutritionist says.
Your body doesn’t need a detox cleanse. Do this instead
Washington Post: Eating a balanced diet and exercising do more than a fast or a cleanse.
The bad habits harming our health and how to break them
Telegraph: How to escape sugar, scrolling and UPFs without relying on willpower.
From CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skyline
Te Waihorotiu Station and the CRL promise to transform central Auckland travel.
What I do every day to stay fit and healthy at 73
Telegraph: How this 73yo is rewriting the rules on ageing, fitness and staying shape.
13 ways to make sure your holiday leaves you healthier and happier
Telegraph: How to ensure you have a restorative break these holidays.
Shy support worker to burlesque star: How the stage helped Napier woman to love her body
'Don’t try to change yourself. You’re given this body for a reason, you’ve got to own it.'