Wellbeing
Secrets of the world's healthiest countries
NZ is up there with the world's 'fattest' countries. What are the thinner, healthier countries doing right?
Food comes before fashion for Rebel
Australian comedian Rebel Wilson has a refreshing attitude to fashion: good food comes first.
Live chat: Dr Libby Weaver
Want to get through winter without gaining weight or getting sick? Tune in to our live chat with Dr Libby.
Is bottled water bad for you?
Bottled water is big business. But should we be throwing them out after a single use?
Does sugar fast-track the ageing process?
Put down those lollies - excess processed sugar in your diet, even in small amounts, can fast-track ageing.
Sex toys and raw food key to 'ecstatic birth'
Want an "ecstatic birth"? Eat raw food and take sex toys into the delivery room, says America's new birthing guru.
There's no age limit on eating disorders
Eating disorders can happen to anyone, at any stage of their lives - including successful, older women.
The curious appeal of 'power paunches'
Why do men have 'power paunches' when woman are, quite simply, just fat?
Love won't cure your depression
OPINION: Forget rom-coms, falling in love can be totally terrifying for someone with depression.
How DNA influences breast cancer risk
Here are answers to common questions about how DNA influences breast cancer risk and what can be done about it.
Bye bye BMI, hello waist ratio
Research suggests we need to rethink our healthy weight measurements.
Jolie now having ovaries removed
Actress who had double mastectomy carries mutant gene that places her risk of ovarian cancer at 50 per cent.
Kitchen spy: Michelle Bridges
Pasta, English breakfast tea and the odd glass of sauvignon blanc - welcome to Michelle Bridges' kitchen.
Cancer expert warns against 'Jolie reaction'
Breast cancer expert warns women against knee-jerk reactions after news actress Angelina Jolie underwent breast removal.
How to have a functional family
May 15 is International Day of Families. Here's how to make sure yours is functioning properly.
Finally, some health news to bark about
Researchers have found that having a pet - especially a dog - may lower your risk of heart disease.
Why I had a double mastectomy
At 25, mother of three Krystal Barter had a preventative double mastectomy. She tells her story.
Remember to think before you ink
Let's say you are living in the moment - a little tipsy, maybe - and decide to get a tattoo. Think again, say experts.
Pitt praises 'heroic' Jolie
Star praises his partner Angelina Jolie after breast removal surgery to reduce cancer risk.
Breastfeeding cuts blood pressure risk
Breastfeeding reduces the risk of mums developing high blood pressure later in life, new research shows.
Bugs can help fight the bulge
Eating beetles and caterpillars may gross you out, but experts say their nutritious punch could help fight obesity.
Is soy milk good for you or not?
Is soy milk a health alternative to dairy products, or not worth the risk?
Stand up to keep fit and healthy at work
New research shows we increase our risks of heart disease with every hour we spend glued to our chairs.
Term-time at the school of hard knocks
Do so-called boot camps actually work? Simon Day tries to keep up with three trainees.
'I hate my ovaries'
I've been dealing with these nemeses since I was a pre-teen... but there are solutions.
Five reasons you're not losing weight
OPINION: Feel like you're not getting anywhere? Let's cut the BS, here are five reasons why.
'Super' gonorrhoea becoming drug-resistant
A rare strain of drug-resistant gonorrhoea is on the rise and local experts say they are running out of options.
Taylor models herself on Gwyneth Paltrow
Taylor Swift is apparently desperate to get a body like Gwyneth Paltrow - who is 17 years older.
Women wilt faster with flu, claims study
A study of flu sufferers in Australia has found that women take slightly longer than men to recover.
The diary of a drunk mum
Jowita Bydlowska relapsed into alcoholism following the birth of her son. She tells her story.
Binge drinking raises risk of heart disease
Binge drinking may leave you with more than bad memories and painful hangovers.
Missing Myfanwy: A story of loss
Breast cancer will kill hundreds of Kiwi women this year. Myfanwy's family remembers her.
When drinking becomes a problem
New Zealanders drink too much: clinical psychologist Simon Adamson gives us tips on how to cut down.
Over 40? Five tests you need right now
Heart disease and suicide are big killers of the over 40s. Take these tests before it's too late.
Reader road test: Beauty vitamins
Can popping pills really make your hair grow and your wrinkles disappear? Three Stuff readers try them out.
How to change your life in 30 days
Condensing a challenge into a bite-size time-frame can be liberating. Here's how to become a new you.
The neverending diet cycle
If diets worked, there wouldn't even be a diet industry - people would just do it once and be done with it.
'My husband would not tolerate a fat wife'
OPINION: Samantha Brick, who claimed women hated her for being pretty, is now on the warpath against fat.
Kiwis among most optimistic in world - study
Kiwis rank among the top five optimistic of more than 140 nationalities studied.
The new way to tackle IBS
A gassy gut is no joke, and there's a new diet in town that provides sufferers respite.
Medics warn against cinnamon challenge
Doctors say a stunt involving swallowing cinnamon without water is no joke.
Waxing increases risk of STI
To hair or to bare... down there? Seems there's a new factor to take into consideration.
How to eat out and stay trim
If you hate that cruel feeling of bloated over-indulgence and regret after dining out, then you need these rules.
The top 10 self-help myths
It's time to ditch the self-improvement techniques, much of what you've read about self-help is wrong.
TV host 'eating herself to death'
Former host of weight loss show says she's put on 48kg and eats breakfasts for three.
The redemption of lard
Should you love lard or leave it well alone for the sake of your health? It's OK to love it a little, say the experts.
Kate Bosworth: 'I used to be uncool'
Secrets of the world's healthiest countries
Best & worst of the fest: Day eight
Real bodies don't need labels, do they?
In my beauty bag: Kellie Taylor
Be the school ball belle on any budget
When retail therapy isn't enough
Best & worst of the fest: Day seven
How to: Get Jessica Biel's sideswept bun
Should you mix exercise with glamour?
Best & worst of the fest: Day eight
Married after four years 'from hell'
Real bodies don't need labels, do they?
Advice: When the friend zone isn't working
Be the school ball belle on any budget
Best & worst of the fest: Day seven
In my beauty bag: Kellie Taylor
Secrets of the world's healthiest countries
Recipe: Moroccan spiced chicken
Married after four years 'from hell'
Ten new grape varieties to try
Secrets of the world's healthiest countries