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Health and medical - Heart

Expert advice on healthy eating and exercise to protect and improve your heart health.

Women’s heart health

Women’s heart health

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in New...

Why fibre is the super carb

Why fibre is the super carb

Fibre doesn’t necessarily conjure up the most exciting thoughts but...

Health by numbers

Health by numbers

Getting your medical test results can be overwhelming if you...

Eat your greens

Eat your greens

Early findings from a new study show that a lower...

Coffee break

Coffee break

People who spend less time watching TV and who regularly...

5 is the magic number

5 is the magic number

For the caffeine junkies among us, it seems that five...

Good reason to be an early bird

Good reason to be an early bird

Night owls may have a higher risk of heart disease...

How to be plant powered

How to be plant powered

Science is just scratching the surface of the benefits of...

Could you swap your medication for trainers?

Could you swap your medication for trainers?

GPs prescribing exercise and other non-clinical activities is on the...

A guide to turmeric

A guide to turmeric

Do the health benefits of turmeric match the hype? Dietitian...

Fruit, veges and population health casualties of Brexit

Fruit, veges and population health casualties of Brexit

An unexpected, potentially fatal twist to the Brexit saga could...

How to pass exams: Eat blueberries

How to pass exams: Eat blueberries

New research out of the UK found a short-term memory...

Heart attack help by blocking hormone

Heart attack help by blocking hormone

Preclinical trials by University of Otago researchers have found blocking...

Stroke risk less with healthy lifestyle

Stroke risk less with healthy lifestyle

Lifestyle factors, such as stopping smoking and not being overweight,...

Timely test for heart attacks

Timely test for heart attacks

It may take less time to find out if a...

Smart swaps: Heart Health

Smart swaps: Heart Health

Maintaining heart health isn’t all about cutting foods out. Adding...

A guide to fish oil supplements

A guide to fish oil supplements

Does your desire to maintain brain, joint and heart health...

How much saturated fat is in that yoghurt

How much saturated fat is in that yoghurt

Choosing a yoghurt that’s lower in saturated fat is better...