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Running out of steam?

JANE SOUTHWARD

Running is often seen as the ideal form of exercise, but health experts warn that extreme training is not recommended to everyone.

Rihanna focused on fitness

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Singer Rihanna tries to exercise five times a week and eats five small meals a day to keep in shape, reveals her trainer.

Skinny LeAnn loves burgers

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Country singer LeAnn Rimes says her weight loss is "a natural progression" and reckons she has a healthy appetite.

Abs at the core of fitness

Strong abdominal muscles are crucial in the quest for good health and a fit body.

Kiwi women obsessed with weight

Three out of four Kiwi women want to lose at least five kilograms, a survey shows.

Aniston reveals exercise, diet plan

Jennifer Aniston has revealed she exercises "at least five or six times a week" to maintain her figure.

Raw food: what's not to love?

LISSA CHRISTOPHER

Uncooked food - nutritious and fast - takes the heat out of the kitchen.

How to tell someone they're fat

Commenting on another person's weight is dangerous. But medical experts agree that to say nothing is more cruel.

City had no training - nor will he

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A runner plans to jog 67.5kms to raise funds for someone affected by the Chch quakes.

How to master your body clock

Learn to tune into your body's internal 'master clock' and reap the benefits to your health and energy levels.

Olivia Wilde exercises to look 'hot'

Olivia Wilde works out twice a day when preparing for a movie in order to look and feel her best.

Lily Allen blitzing baby weight

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Lily Allen is determined to lose the weight she gained while pregnant.

High carb breakfasts boost brainpower

Wholegrain cereals, natural muesli, fruit and vegetables best for boosting energy and concentration, according to researchers.

New-look Dawn misses her old body

Dawn French has lost more than 45kg after cutting bread, pasta, potatoes and chocolate from her diet.

When the going gets tough we go for goodies

CALLING CHOCOHOLICS: The first every New Zealand Chocolate Festival kicks off in Wellington today.

Times may be tough but please leave my booze, icecream and chocolate alone.

Homebirth: what you need to know

JUSTINE DAVIES

Giving birth at home has always been a contentious issue. Here are some things to consider before you make your decision.

Stay at work for brain health

PAULA GOODYER

The best way to sharpen your brain as you get older is to keep working, a psychiatrist says.

Overhaul your work

Fired up and ready to rumble at the thought of going to work? Or are you considering a lobotomy to get through the year?

Toilet yoga brings relief for office workers

SARAH BERRY

Stretching it out can work wonders for desk-bound office workers.

Sex up your salad for Valentine's Day

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Boost your health, libido and fertility with a fresh and simple to make salad.

What's more important, face or fitness?

NATASHA HUGHES

Pursuing the body beautiful can leave you looking haggard. What's a girl to do?

Fischer struggling with baby weight

Jenna Fischer admits she "isn't getting any skinnier" despite breastfeeding her baby.

Victoria's diet and exercise secrets

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Want to look like Victoria Beckham? Then be prepared for a strict diet, exercise and beauty regime.

Swallowing the FebFast challenge

One last glass of wine tonight will be Marijke Preston's final taste of alcohol until a special bottle of rose is opened on March 1.

Simpson 'afraid of giving birth alone'

Jessica Simpson reportedly fears that she will "be all alone" when she gives birth.

Octavia Spencer tackles weight issue

Actress Octavia Spencer says thin women have it just as hard as overweight women.

Research offers a leg-up

Walking may be the single best – and easiest – exercise you can do to improve your health in 2012.

Are gluten-free diets a passing fad?

ERIK JENSEN

New research shows less than 40 per cent of people on gluten-free diets have been tested conclusively for coeliac disease.

Beat the post-holiday blues

BRONWYN MCNULTY

Has the end of the holiday period got you down already? What to do?

Blood pressure - should you DIY?

OPINION: Should you check your own blood pressure at home?

Psychedelic drugs 'could treat depression'

Scientists are exploring the possibility of using psychedelic drugs to treat depression after a study of magic mushroom users.

How Eva Mendes keeps fit

Eva Mendes says her enviable body is the result of "consistent hard work".

Beating the post-holiday blues

BRONWYN MCNULTY

Has the end of the holiday period got you down already? It's all a matter of attitude.

Warning over lunchbox lurgies

School children and workers who leave home with a packed lunch are at risk of food poisoning in warm weather, health experts say.

Stem cell treatment improves eyesight

First results from test of embryonic stem cell therapy show improved vision in two patients, but researchers caution results are not a cure for the blind.

Eat your way to a good mood

MICHELLE BRIDGES

"You are what you eat" goes the saying - and what you eat affects more than just your physical wellbeing.

Overweight girls more prone to acne

Overweight teenage girls are twice as likely as their normal-weight peers to suffer from acne, according to a new survey.

Sweet solution to aches, pains and wrinkles

BUSY BEES: The Honey Collection owner Nick Coomb and manager Georgia Devlin have been hard pressed to fill demand for the bee venom and honey products they make at their Grove Rd premises.

A Blenheim company is experiencing a dramatic increase in demand for its honey-based beauty products and remedial creams.

Kiwis big believers in homeopathy

The ever contentious field of homeopathy has delivered a surprising poll result.

Good and bad in kids' fitness

Toddler treadmills are part of a booming exercise industry aimed at children.

Sex poses low risk to heart patients

Good news: Sex is safe for most heart patients.

Lose those post-break body blues

SARAH BERRY

Feeling a little worse for wear after the break? Chances are you're not alone.

Miley 'spent $50k to lose 15lbs'

Nineteen-year-old singer Miley Cyrus reportedly spent a small fortune to lose 6.8kg recently.

Is the Dukan diet a dud?

PAULA GOODYER

When it comes to peeling off fat fast, the Dukan diet can really hit the spot. But how many devotees are still leaner a few years down the track?

Alertness study a boost for egg industry

The egg industry is jumping on new research that indicates eggs may help you stay alert.

Chef hid diabetes, pushed fatty food

Celebrity chef Paula Deen makes no apologies for waiting three years to disclose she has diabetes while continuing to dish up deep-fried cheesecake.

Wobbly thighs and high cholesterol

In my last blog about making new year's resolutions, a few people commented on their resolve to lose weight - more specifically their baby weight in between having children - and asked whether I would be keen to share my experience.

App adds incentive to workout

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New iPhone app adds a financial incentive to head to the gym

Lunch boxes examined in new study

Feeding preschoolers smaller portions of the main dish at lunchtime means they'll eat more fruit and vegetables on the side and fewer total calories, according to a new study.