Retraining the brain to beat stress is the key to losing weight and keeping it off, a leading Australian neuroscientist says.

2016 - what a year it has been! We said goodbye to Bowie, Prince and Ali. We said hello to Auckland's Real Housewives, Brexit and

COMMENT: In midst of all the crud, here are a few fluorescent-lit, hand-wavy things that I learnt this year.

Visiting the sauna regularly could reduce the risk of dementia, a new study has found.

A personal struggle has inspired a Kiwi to launch NZ's first online directory of funeral providers, including where to find Lego coffins and pet funerals.

In 1967, say, when my parents turned 21, not many people were on special diets.

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie's decision to publicise her double mastectomy following breast cancer gene testing has led to a sharp rise in genetic testing.

What's on your bucket list? Kim Knight meets Eva McGauley, the terminally ill teenager who is devoting the rest of her life to the victims of sexual assault.

Is that you, Jonah? The Golden Globe-nominated War Dogs star has flaunted his dramatic weight loss while out in Los Angeles.

Many people find themselves in relationships and friendships where they feel their well of compassion has run dry. Kyle MacDonald explains what happens when we care too much.

The 24-year-old is thought to be the first in the world to have a baby after having an ovary frozen before the onset of puberty.

With the change of season, warmer nights and sweltering days - sometimes your skincare regime isn't enough to fight a breakout.

In the womb, a rare condition caused a twin to grow much faster than the other - meaning they almost didn't make it.

New research suggests it might be time to give ailing blokes the benefit of the doubt.

Warriors doctor John Mayhew is pushing for easier access to defibrillators in New Zealand.

It may be where we spend the most time every day - 49 hours per week if you sleep for seven hours per night - but how hygienic is your bed?

COMMENT: Sugar is sprinkled over sugar over calorie-laden stodge. It's the culture, dude.

How much of what you see is real? Researchers reveal how much of our vision is just an illusion.

We've rounded up the 12 foods we should all be eating if we want perfect skin.

Life has never been busier. But if a relationship is truly important and of value, we will find a way to make time and make it work.

Simple dietary swaps can help to transform your health, possibly extending your life and making you less prone to heart disease, cancer and dementia.

Cocktails may look less calorific than a glass of wine or beer, but a nutritionist reveals that some of these drinks contain more calories than a glazed doughnut.

Ten-year-old Sammy Griner, the face of the viral meme "Success Kid", has used his fame to save his father's life.

Are you getting enough choline? Chances are, this nutrient isn't even on your radar.

Much of the food we consider to be "unhealthy" is packed with nutritional goodness. Here's a break down of the guilty treats that can actually be good for you.

Is your baby presenting flakes, yellowish-scales or redness on the scalp? Sandra has some natural alternatives to help with cradle cap.

New Zealand's largest private health insurer is reassuring members will get access to the latest breast cancer screening technology at no extra cost.

A dying man's beloved dog was brought to his hospital bedside to say goodbye after he suffered a brain haemorrhage.

Staff at Australia's only 24-hour sex toy helpline say there's nothing that would surprise them any more.

Dellwyn Stuart is CEO of Auckland Communities Foundation.