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Children most at risk from climate change

Children most at risk from climate change

Climate change is damaging the health of the world’s children...

The health benefits of having a dog

The health benefits of having a dog

Dog owners are likely to exercise more than those without...

The best diet for a healthy planet

The best diet for a healthy planet

New research indicates eating a healthy diet is also better...

10 things the HFG team have learnt

10 things the HFG team have learnt

You can make pancakes using just banana and eggs. No...

Low-FODMAP Diet promise in children

Low-FODMAP Diet promise in children

Recent research from the University of Otago shows promise for...

Just breathe…

Just breathe…

Work stress and poor sleep have been linked to triple...

‘Hakuna matata’ for your heart

‘Hakuna matata’ for your heart

A group of US cardiologists and health experts looked at...

On track for the hottest five years on record

On track for the hottest five years on...

It is currently estimated the global temperature for 2015-2019 will...

Meat advice may send wrong message

Meat advice may send wrong message

Contrary to dietary guidelines around the world recommending limits on...

What do Kiwis eat, and why?

What do Kiwis eat, and why?

The latest partnership between Bayer and the New Zealand Nutrition...

October: 10 things we learnt

October: 10 things we learnt

10 things we learnt while researching the October 2019 issue.Researchers...

Workplace mental health measured

Workplace mental health measured

A Massey University study that surveyed 1400 people in 25...

A tough pill to swallow for senior citizens

A tough pill to swallow for senior citizens

Multivitamins account for 72 per cent of pill-swallowing problems among...

Smokers’ hearts take time to heal

Smokers’ hearts take time to heal

Heavy smokers’ heart disease risk takes 10-15 years to return...

Not all fermentation is good bacteria

Not all fermentation is good bacteria

With the rise of homemade fermented foods (kombucha, sauerkraut, sourdough...

Mental health Awareness Week

Mental health Awareness Week

Running from 23-29 September, this week encourages people to ‘explore...

Genetics are not destiny

Genetics are not destiny

A study investigating the interaction of genetics and exercise in...

High intensity brain boost

High intensity brain boost

Even short bursts of exercise are good for your brain...