Detox programmes are all the rage - they are promoted by celebrities, infomercials and they are a popular start point for those who want to feel fitter or healthier.
Health & Wellbeing
The Practice of Meditation
Meditation. What does it mean to you? Quiet reflection, time alone, relaxing or a bit of an oddity?
When a Simple Fall Becomes Deadly
With no previous history of falls or medical worries, Margaret didn't have a medical alarm to hand. She made a full recovery but the family couldn't help thinking if it could be avoided.
Fish: So Good For You and So Tasty
Seafood is not only delicious and easily digestible; it also contains more forms of vitamins and proteins than any other source of protein.
My Friend’s Diagnosis: Alzheimer’s Disease
Joan was upset. She explained that her best friend, Anne, hadn't been herself for months.
Do We Really Only Use 10% of Our Brain? (Take the Brain Quiz)
There are many myths about our brain and memory - check out the Brain Quiz. Are these brain statements true or false? You may be surprised!
Answers for Dr Allison Lamont’s Brain Quiz!
Answers for Dr Allison Lamont's Brain Quiz!
Cholesterol – Finding a healthy balance
Helpful advice on how to get your cholesterol down through exercise, diet, and treatments.
Back Pain – Tips on How to Cope
Four out of five New Zealanders will suffer from Back Pain during their lifetime, costing ACC more than $300m per year and being the second most common cause of sick days off work.
Science Shifts Focus to Health Benefits of Being Vegetarian
According to 'Eat right by your blood type', there are some people whose bodies prefer a semi-vegetarian lifestyle.