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Is intermittent fasting bad for your heart? New study raises concerns

Study finds time-restricted eating may double heart disease death risk.

Why calcium supplements might not be the bone miracle you think

Calcium supplements may have no benefits unless you have a diagnosed deficiency.

Cafe meals too big? These expert hacks will save you

Here’s how to outsmart supersized portions and not waste food.

New research proves we need more hugs - and even one from a robot will do

Hugs are more powerful than we think.

Lack of access to period products is “dehumanising”, charity says

The Period Place wants equitable access to disposable and reusable products.

Dengue fever outbreak: How to stay safe on a Pacific trip

Inform your opinion: Why NZers need to know about dengue fever in the Pacific.

Just relax: How we’re battling with our bodies

We need to stop ignoring the signs that we're pushing ourselves too hard.

Just relax: The best anti-stress strategies for mind & body

Rest is essential, but many of us remain in a constant state of ‘fight, flight or freeze’.

Are smoothies destroying your diet? What’s really in them may surprise you

Smoothies are touted as healthy, but can have as many calories as a cheeseburger.

Time to renew your sight? A surgeon busts myths around cataract treatment and eye health

Surgeon James McKelvie on NZ’s most-frequently performed surgical procedure.

My cataract surgery: Why more NZers should have life-changing vision treatment

Mark Broatch got an early taste of cataract surgery – here’s his verdict.

Mushrooms are hard to beat for protein - but be careful where you get them from

Mushroom season brings warnings about foraging for wild fungi.

Total recall: A neuroscientist on how to supercharge your memory

Improving your memory is not about remembering more, it’s about remembering better.

Missing link: Research confirms lack of sleep plays role in teen mental health problems

Technology is by far the main reason our teenagers aren't getting enough sleep.

Can’t sleep? Dr Michael Mosley’s here to cure your insomnia

Book extract: Dr Michael Mosley traverses learning to live with insomnia.

Dr Michael Mosley: Lack of sleep can kill - here’s what I did to fix my insomnia

A quarter of Kiwis have trouble sleeping, Dr Michael Mosely shares what worked for him.

Coffee catch: Why caffeine hinders nutrient absorption

Coffee affects absorption of essential nutrients, so be mindful when sipping a flat white.

Growing joy: How to be happier

If you want to be happier, you have to work at it.