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Restless legs syndrome: Is relief is at hand for the often ridiculed condition?

Often the butt of jokes, restless legs syndrome can have devastating effects.

The wellness industry is still booming, is it time we questioned why?

The wellness industry is worth about US$1.5 trillion a year globally.

Why being ‘happiness averse’ feeds into a cycle of self-loathing

Happiness-averse folks are more depressed, anxious, and less optimistic.

New Zealand mothers are suffering - why it’s time to act

Maternal suicide rates are shockingly high, showing systemic failures to support new mums.

Is intermittent fasting bad for your heart? New study raises concerns

Study finds time-restricted eating may double heart disease death risk.

Why calcium supplements might not be the bone miracle you think

Calcium supplements may have no benefits unless you have a diagnosed deficiency.

Cafe meals too big? These expert hacks will save you

Here’s how to outsmart supersized portions and not waste food.

New research proves we need more hugs - and even one from a robot will do

Hugs are more powerful than we think.

Covid's long legacy: The deep effects of the virus that just won't go away

Not everyone is convinced Covid-19 will "settle down".

Long Covid continues to take heavy toll, so will the government act?

The hidden costs of Long Covid continue with families, careers, and lives upended.

Real eyesore: Why NZ's glaucoma sufferers are being shortchanged

A NZ trial is aimed at getting funding for preservative-free eye drops for glaucoma.

Want to stave off dementia? These foods may help

High blood pressure and cholesterol, and diabetes in middle age increase dementia risk.

Time to renew your sight? A surgeon busts myths around cataract treatment and eye health

Surgeon James McKelvie on NZ’s most-frequently performed surgical procedure.

My cataract surgery: Why more NZers should have life-changing vision treatment

Mark Broatch got an early taste of cataract surgery – here’s his verdict.

Mushrooms are hard to beat for protein - but be careful where you get them from

Mushroom season brings warnings about foraging for wild fungi.

Total recall: A neuroscientist on how to supercharge your memory

Improving your memory is not about remembering more, it’s about remembering better.