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A complete guide to your summer first aid kit

Be prepared with the essentials you need close by this summer to help with every minor emergency.

Stars share their tips for Christmas stress relief

Feeling a little bit frazzled by the thought of entertaining on Christmas? Overwhelmed by all the present shopping, holiday planning, […]

Women helping women in finance

Forging a path towards financial success is easier when you have a financial adviser by your side who understands your challenges.

How to perform a breast self-check

Did you know you should be checking your breasts at least once a month? Here’s how.

What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

Many of us are familiar with probiotics and you might even have heard of prebiotics. But what are postbiotics and what is their role when it comes to gut health?

Binge eating is more common than anorexia or bulimia – but it remains a hidden and hard-to-treat disorder

For many people, the term “eating disorder” will bring to mind its two most familiar forms – anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. What they may not realise, however, is that “binge eating disorder” is more common than the other two combined and can significantly reduce quality of life.

Social media use and poor wellbeing feed into each other in a vicious cycle. Here are 3 ways to avoid getting stuck

We often hear about the negative impacts of social media on our wellbeing, but we don’t usually think of it the other way round – whereby how we feel may impact how we use social media.

Use investing to help secure a rewarding future and unlock possibilities

Learn how three Kiwi women have used investing to help secure a rewarding future and unlock possibilities.

Emma Thompson shares her tips for better mental health

She’s known for her cheery, upbeat demeanour. But Emma Thompson reminds us no one is immune to mental illness.

Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered? A medical entomologist points to metabolism, body odour and mindset

It’s rare to attend an outdoor party in warm weather without hearing people complain about mosquitoes. They swat away, sit in campfire smoke, cover up with blankets and eventually just give up and go indoors. On the other end of the spectrum, there are plenty of people who don’t seem bothered by mosquitoes in the slightest.

The vitamin you need when you’re stressed

In times of excess stress, B vitamins play a vital role in maintaining your energy levels and mood regulation.

Common bacteria may be linked to Alzheimer’s according to new study

A new study has found that Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum), a common bacteria, may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Incontinence affects one in three women who have had a baby

They’re easy, free and discreet, yet most women neglect the most effective method of preventing, treating, managing and even curing incontinence… pelvic floor exercises.

Vitamin B can improve liver health and prevent disease progression

The liver, located on the upper-right side of the abdomen, is the largest internal organ of the human body.

How to stay out of sleep debt

A study by the University of Florida has looked at the consequences of sleeping fewer than six hours for eight consecutive nights – the minimum duration of sleep that experts say is necessary to support optimal health in average adults.

10 top lifestyle tips from Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle shares her top ten tips for living well and why it’s important to find balance in yourself.

Michelle Obama Reveals Her Essential Daily Ritual

Michelle Obama has revealed her top daily habit, and how it makes her a happier person.

Break free of the most common biases holding women back from investing

Women can be great investors, but sometimes doubts hold us back from reaching our full financial potential. We look at three of the most common money biases and how the right attitude and expert advice can help stop them in their tracks.

Can science reveal the secrets to a long, happy life?

With life expectancy at record highs, quality of life is more important than ever. Science reveals that staying active and socially connected are just some of the secrets to a long, happy life.

Craigs golden rules of investing to help you get ahead of the game

The world as we know it is constantly evolving, but the events of the past two years have caused some changes to accelerate. Whether it’s where and how we work, the value we place on the health of ourselves and the planet, or how we plan for the future, the pandemic has forced choices and brought things into perspective.

18 ways to use baking soda in your home

It helps make cakes and biscuits rise, but bicarbonate of soda is also a powerful – yet gentle – cleanser with a host of uses.

Not a fan of cold water swimming? Here’s what you can do to acclimatise to the temperature

With the growth in outdoor swimming during the pandemic, and with more people trying it out over winter, the question of whether the body gets used to cold temperatures if you swim often is much debated.

Stressed & tense? A busy person’s guide to mindfulness

Fact: life can get busy, and trying to schedule an hour-long meditation or self-care session every other day can seem a bit unrealistic.

Give your immune system a boost with a balanced prebiotic diet

Meet the ‘prebiotic’, the probiotic’s lesser known, powerful immune-boosting sibling.

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