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Why you should compare yourself to others
Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald on why the old adage needs a review.

Easy lunch ideas for weight loss
Before you head out to buy lunch today, consider these nutritionist-approved options.

The surprising source of half your calories
If you're struggling to lose weight, here's a surprisingly easy-to-follow tip.

The true danger of smartphone overuse
Research suggests phone dependence has similar effects on the brain as opioid addiction.

Passengers on Kuala Lumpur flight at risk of measles
Health service advises vaccination in some cases, or in other cases quarantine.

Menstrual cups linked to toxic shock syndrome
Thought to be a safer alternative, menstrual cups are still causing toxic shock syndrome.

Deaf Uber driver's note goes viral
A note left by a hearing-impaired Uber driver is warming hearts all over the internet.

Mum's amazing 32kg post-partum weight loss
Ely Fisher shares her amazing before and after photos, as well as her top tips for others.

How to battle school holiday stress
With the kids at home all day, you may find yourself more strung out than usual.

The weird way French women get rid of fat
French women are surrounded by endless pastries and cheese, is this how they stay so slim?

What does your body say about you?
Scientists find women with long fingers are better in bed and big breasts equal a high IQ.

The 5:2 diet plan that will get you in shape
Science behind all the benefits of "intermittent fasting" is only getting stronger.

21-year-old's stark warning over stomach surgery
A young NZ woman has spoken about struggling with side effects of gastric bypass surgery.

How twin sisters beat acne with a diet change
These twins survived high school with barely a blemish. But then everything changed.

Star reveals 'body dysmorphia' over cystic acne
The actress recalled doing her make-up in the dark because she didn't want to see herself.

10 guilt-free snacks you can eat late at night
Rather than beat the urge to binge, here's what options are fine to snack on.

The skin care product with a 12,000-person wait list
The beauty product that has the skin care industry buzzing.

Can self-compassion change your life?
Greg Bruce goes to school with leading self-compassion practitioner Dr Anna Friis.

Bakery launches bloody tampon macarons
If anything was going to put you off brunch, this might be it - but it's for a good cause

One neurologist's adventures inside our minds
A neurologist reveals how one patient's bizarre behaviour almost defied human science.

Calculating the sleep you really need
Sick of being groggy in the mornings? This sleep calculator could help.

Meghan's personal trainer reveals workout routine
The 45-minute workout the future royal uses to stay in shape.

Beer, wine, pizza: Is this the best yoga class ever?
It's a workout most people dream about. For one New Zealand city it's about to come true.

Mum's love leads to baby's horrendous infection
Mother's warning after affection for baby has devastating outcome.

Toddler battling Alzheimer's forgot how to crawl
Holly was a bubbly little girl, until she developed a condition similar to Alzheimer's.

The problem with being an optimist
Kyle Macdonald: Why optimism is a form of delusion and hopeful people are out of touch.