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Calories that count: Tips for maintaining a healthy weight

Not all weight loss is desirable. Here's the best way to maintain the kilos.

What are the best supplements to take for night-time muscle cramps?

Here are the food you should avoid and supplements that may help you get better sleep.

Covid-19 infection can make people vulnerable to shingles

Shingles is a painful viral infection, and few people qualify for its funded vaccine.

The benefits behind meal planning

Time pressures make dinner prep a chore, but planning ensures healthier, homemade meals.

Dietary supplements vs food: What's really the best way to get nutrients?

Listener: How do we make sure our diet gives us all the nutrients we need?

Genes play a key role in eating disorders. Here’s what we know so far

Listener: Twin studies were the first to show there's a significant genetic influence.

Going nuts: Why raw is better than roasted for your health

Listener: Nuts roasted at high heat, while tasty, can also be risky.

Antidepressants: What new research reveals about their effectiveness

Listener: Why antidepressants as pain relief may not be the best option.

Hallucinogenic brew investigated for potential to relieve mental illness

Listener: Growing interest in psychedelic therapies to treat addiction and depression.

Kombucha caution: Why the microbial cocktail can contain more fun than intended

Listener: The microbial cocktail in kombucha can go a little wild.

Hunger gains: How to avoid overeating

Listener: Many adults must relearn how to listen to signals of hunger and fullness.

Caffeine fix: Are non-coffee drinkers missing out on health benefits?

Listener: Are non-imbibers missing out on more than a hot cuppa?

Risky business: Do health apps have the potential to harm rather than help?

Listener: Most apps that promise to help prevent strokes give a false sense of security.

Sleep on it: Why too much or too little is bad for you

Listener: Why it's important to aim for just the right amount of sleep.

Why there are major concerns over tanning, nail salons

Listener: NZ's skin cancer rates are already alarming - and they're predicted to soar.

Diet drugs: New weapons in the war against obesity

Listener: Developing drugs with lasting results and fewer side effects isn't easy.