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3 easy ways to boost your natural feel-good chemical

Dopamine is a chemical that acts as a messenger in your brain. It’s important for many of our daily behaviours, […]

Don’t let summertime sadness get you down

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is mostly associated with winter, but it can occur in summer too.

The rising problem of ‘happy gas’ in Australia

The number of people using nitrous oxide, or “nangs” is on the rise despite the harmful effects of the gas […]

Five health retreats to start the New Year off right

Avoid the rigours of the real world by booking yourself into one of these health retreats that will set you […]

Finding your ideal weight

Many people are unhappy with their weight, thinking they weigh too much, or not enough. They may have a magic […]

Complete guide to your summer first aid kit

The essentials you need close by this summer to help with every minor emergency. Having a first aid kit hand […]

Why yoga music is good for the heart

Listening to yoga music at bedtime is good for the heart, according to research by the European Society of Cardiology. […]

Probiotics may relieve symptoms of depression

Not only does your gut benefit from a regular intake of live cultures of good bacteria – or probiotics – […]

Angry much? Proof that lack of sleep makes us mad

Burning the candle at both ends? The loss of sleep may also be causing you to also lose your temper. […]

The 5 checks to better overall health and wellness in 2019

How healthy will you be in 2019? The prevalence of metabolic health in American adults is ‘alarmingly low,’ even among […]

The secret to weight loss is in the bedroom

If you ever needed an excuse to sleep in, this is it. Lyn Green, nutritionist and F45 8-Week Challenge Director […]

5 surprising foods to avoid when on certain medication

Not only do the various medications we take interact with each other, they can also interact with the food and […]

3 mindfulness apps proven to improve your mental health

A University of Otago study has found that using mindfulness apps on phones is associated with improvements in our mental […]

This is too cute: why babies laugh like little chimps

Few things can delight us more than the uninhibited, effervescent laughter of a baby. Yet baby laughter, a new study […]

10 mind-blowing facts about brain health

How Smart Thinking are you – and what’s the state of your brain health?

What to do when you hit a rough patch

It’s normal to go through times when the world feels like it’s working against you. When you feel blocked or […]

You may be stressed out reading what stress does to your brain

Stress might lead to memory loss and brain shrinkage, new study says. If you’re already feeling stressed out, sorry, but […]

Gardening does wonders for your mental wellbeing

Labour weekend in New Zealand traditionally triggers Kiwi gardening fever, but the often relaxing past time has many health benefits including […]

Hyperhidrosis: why am I so sweaty?

It’s healthy and normal to sweat, but for a large portion of the population, excessive sweating can ruin their day. […]

Breathing easy: the benefits of mindfulness meditation practices

Introducing mindfulness meditation practices at Bear Park. Breathe in through your nose … breathe out through your mouth. Ahhhhhh … […]

5 things to do today for a healthy, happy heart

Do all of these activities each day as part of your routine and you will have a healthy, happy heart […]

Quit your bad habits by taking these vitamins

New research by the University of Canterbury shows that minerals and vitamins help to reduce cigarette consumption and promote successful […]

How to find your summer mojo

Feeling flat ahead of the silly season, get a boost by changing up your routine, here’s how… Before we know […]

Adjust to daylight savings with these 3 simple sleep hacks

Summer is finally on the horizon and we’ll soon be enjoying an extra hour of daylight – thanks to daylight savings. […]

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