'People are afraid of illness': Artist on painting as distraction from chronic fatigue
“I am physically limited, but I can still paint."
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromHealth & Wellbeing
Is this the best tomato sauce in New Zealand?
A moment of appreciation for the novelty sauce that became a household staple.
Why play-fighting is actually good for your kids
A psychologist reveals why kids love rough-and-tumble play - and why it's not a bad thing.
If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains
Heart in your throat, butterflies in your stomach, bad gut feeling: all signs of anxiety.
Brain food: Does the MIND diet prevent dementia?
New York Times: The diet was first described in 2015 by a nutritional health researcher.
‘Our kids are in crisis’: Charity appeals for $1m to help kids with mental health support
Public appeal launches today to help hundreds of children.
How do I get rid of toenail fungus?
New York Times: Toenail fungus affects an estimated one in 10 people worldwide.
How to stop feeling so hungry, according to the experts
Telegraph: Do you reach for a snack even when you've just eaten? Here's why.
Biting issue: Rural Kiwis ‘resort to pliers’ over seeing dentist
Residents are pulling out their own teeth due to appointment wait times and commutes.
Editorial: Labour in most need of a change of fortune
As polls show National in the driver's seat, its plans and approaches need more scrutiny.
Only just caught the flu this season? This might explain why
NZ's slow-burning season has dragged on longer and stronger than 2022, a virologist says.
‘My husband has dementia at 44 – these are the symptoms I didn’t know about’
Caroline Preston talks about the crushing impact that Mark’s illness had on their lives.
'It’s a miracle our baby survived’: Kiwi Cyclone survivors' near miss
The Karekare family were caught in a wave of mud as their home slipped down the hill.
Wendy Petrie reveals family challenge
The enduring broadcaster's full house is about to become very empty.
What is a peptic ulcer and how do you know if you have one?
Telegraph: Bruce Springsteen is among the 4m people each year who suffer from ulcers.
Cost-of-living crunch: Seven ways to take the stress out of money issues
Telegraph: Expert tips from a money mindset coach.
The state of period poverty in NZ
About 70,000 of us can't access period products each month - but what does this look like?
Former Disney Channel star hit with huge lawsuit
Ashley Tisdale accused of causing Hollywood car crash
Bizarre reason Steve Irwin's son Robert is going viral
Robert Irwin has gone viral with his attempt at making a barista coffee.
The pregnancy terms you probably won't hear again
OPINION: Changes in midwives' language will help women feel safer.
At 97, the first lady of fitness is her own best advertisement
New York Times: Healthy living pioneer Elaine LaLanne is a model for aging well.
Stress-busting foods: Six easy ways to eat away anxiety
Telegraph: Step away from the chips - these are the foods you need when you're stressed.
More than 5000 senior doctors, dentists strike today
More strikes are planned for the coming weeks.
Is 'sleep anxiety' keeping you awake at night?
Struggling to sleep and worrying that you can't? Here's how to break the cycle.
Senior doctors to strike on Tuesday after union rejects offer
The union disputes Te Whatu Ora's claim that its offer 'essentially' met its request.
Opinion: Sorry Gwyneth, grey roots, bikinis and dating younger are all ageing no-nos
Telegraph: If you're in the business of looking 38ish forever, grey roots are not OK.
Kiwi model Georgia Fowler pregnant with baby number two
The model and mum of one revealed her daughter Dylan is soon to become a big sister.
‘My wife fell asleep during sex and I’m not happy about it’
Telegraph: 'She laughed it off and said she was exhausted, but I feel insulted.'
'Strong woman': Celine Dion's sister shares health update
The singer is suffering uncontrollable 'spasms' as she battles stiff person syndrome.
More than 5000 senior doctors, dentists to strike on Tuesday
More strikes are planned for the coming weeks.
How I turned my midlife crisis into a fresh start
Telegraph: 'My crisis didn’t crash calamitously ... it was slow and insidious.'
Devastating diagnosis: 'How my husband's death saved my life'
Mark Vigors’ tragic terminal cancer led to life-saving treatment for his wife Kim.
How to survive divorce with your health intact
Apart from hurting your pride, bank balance and heart, a split can cause other challenges.
Sir Ashley Bloomfield's next big move
Our humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move.