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How to beat loneliness at Christmas and beyond

Loneliness is common, but you don’t have to face it alone: Expert tips for reaching out.

Why life is about to get easier for New Zealanders with ADHD

Change in ADHD meds rule marks milestone in NZ healthcare.

How can I make Christmas dinner more sustainable without sacrificing the festive feeling?

The shocking stats on how much festive food gets thrown out.

Healthy eating hacks for travelling the world

Eight global destinations – and the best ways to savour them.

What the latest research reveals about insomnia and cannabis

Cannabis as medicine has come a long way in NZ. Could a cure for insomnia be next?

ADHD and me: Guy Williams opens up in new neurodiversity doco

How comedian Guy Williams responded when his sister Maria listed his ADHD traits.

Why saying these 11 words before we die matters

The US palliative care specialist advocating for a peaceful, rather than prolonged, end.

Is oat milk safe for those with high cholesterol?

What you need to know about oat milk, heart health and added oils.

Was the fat-free food craze a mistake?

New nutrition research asks if full-fat might be better for health than we thought.

Why ditching a detox diet might be the smartest way to start summer

Detox diets are seen as an appealing reset as summer arrives, but science says otherwise.

New research sheds light on the importance of men’s health before conception

The father’s health during conception can have lifelong effects on offspring

Beef to beets: How to move the family to eat less meat without a battle

Eating less meat makes sense for health and the planet.

New study reveals why exercise doesn’t work out for some osteoarthritis patients

Researchers find link between osteoarthritis, muscle weakness and the brain.

Breast density is a known cancer risk – so why aren’t women being told?

One-size-fits-all breast cancer screening programme continues to miss many cancers.

A precautionary tale: Two women’s story of breast cancer detection

‘I was never told that my AA-cup breasts were dense.’

I felt I was too big: How Taylor Swift is helping shed light on disordered eating

The desire for healthy eating can quickly turn into a dangerous fixation.

How prompt diagnosis could curb long Covid

Identifying and targeting symptoms early could lessen chances of developing long Covid.

New research indicates vaping risks even more serious for young users

Vaping now linked to poorer fitness among young adults, echoing smokers' struggles.