‘We are what we tweet!’: Has social media changed what we eat?
We are what we eat – but what about what we tweet?
A new study by a University of Auckland researcher might lead us to think about our newsfeed in an entirely different sense, by...
The sabre tooth tiger that’s still here – anxiety, masculinity and men’s health
Even men for whom middle age seems like a remote and abstract concept know that prostate cancer is something we’re all going to have to think about sooner or later, and while things like...
Dietician explains: What cutting out sugar will do for your body
A dietician has revealed how cutting out sugar, which can cause a drug-like addiction, could boost your health and performance in the gym and at work.
Dr Samantha Coogan, president of the Nevada Academy of...
Waking up to the importance of sleep
Sleep is an essential component to overall health, yet its importance is only highlighted when it is lacking.
CanSleep’s Dr Michael Hlavac said sleep was vital to wellbeing and health.
“There are three ‘cornerstones’ of health....
Dentists say ‘Zero Carbon’ bipartisan approach needed for water fluoridation
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) says the approach on the ‘Zero Carbon’ Bill is needed for water fluoridation.
The Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill was passed last week with the support of...
Research shows a simple trick to help you get more sleep
If you struggle to get a decent kip each night, you're not alone.
Struggle to get quality shut eye at night can lead to low productivity, damage to mental health and unsafe behaviour — such...
Toi Ohomai gets $700k for Maori health research project
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has received $700,000 in National Science Challenge funding to research new designs for sustainable and affordable homes and identify how these contribute to health and wellbeing for Maori.
Modern food dilemmas: Not so super at the supermarket
Food shopping used to be easy. We'd choose the things we liked the best, or the kids liked, or the partner liked; balance that with cost and that would be that. Job done.
Now, getting...
Concerns over older Kiwis’ alcohol consumption
The nature of alcohol use in New Zealand is changing. Youth, for a long time the focus of our attention, are reducing their consumption. Conversely, older adults, long assumed a population of low-level drinkers,...
‘Still Me’ campaign to mark Alzheimer’s Awareness Month this September
At just 57 years old, Amrita Francis’ world turned upside down, with an early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis that within five years would heavily affect her memory and ability to work.
Now at 62 years old, ex-music...
DR WELLNESS
Opinion: Dr Tracey Chandler – Health pregnancy optimisation tips (for you,...
Whilst pregnancy is an exciting time for most, it does take some planning to keep both you and baby well. Ideally you would see...
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