Experts say knowing how migraines develop could help you or your loved ones manage the worst symptoms.
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Your HQ is your empathy, deep understanding, subtlety, lived experience – all the things technology can't offer, but will destroy if you let it.
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You won't stick with the packed lunch resolution if your lunches are drab and predictable. Alice Taylor serves up some irresistible suggestions.
Sun, Feb 22
Frances Cook outlines four financial choices you're unlikely to regret, even if they deplete your bank account.
Following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest this week, we take a look at the downward trajectory of this once cherished and glamorous royal.
Sat, Feb 21
Karyn Henger reflects on the magic of her annual holidays at the Mount and why this year's felt different from the beginning.
Thu, Jan 29
A new year of Breakfast kicks off tomorrow with a fresh (but far from unfamiliar) face joining Chris Chang on a new set.
Sun, Jan 25
SUMMER READS: Mike McRoberts on growing up in Christchurch and his gradual reconnection to his te ao Māori.
Sun, Jan 18
An end-of-life doula is like a midwife at the other end of life, helping people and/or their families make the transition from life to death.
Sat, Jan 31
Almost half of employees worldwide say they’re currently burned out.
Fri, Feb 13
We all know that old faithful dries dishes better, even if we can’t quite explain why.
Wed, Feb 11
In early adulthood, multiple systems peak together while in middle age things get harder.
It might come as a surprise to learn that the brain responds to training in much the same way as our muscles.
Sat, Feb 7
A study has looked at the optimal amount of coffee.
Sat, Feb 14
Heritage building has been sitting empty since it was closed in February 2023 due to its earthquake risk.
A painting of a cherub with a face bearing a remarkable resemblance to Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni had attracted large crowds to the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina, one of the oldest basilicas in Rome.
Thu, Feb 5
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It’s a cute description for one part of the fight-or-flight response that can kick in if you’re excited or afraid.
Fri, Feb 20
Shaun Robinson, chief executive of the Mental Health Foundation, talks about the dangers of climate anxiety – and what can be done about it.
Thu, Feb 19
The menopausal transition is often accompanied by a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms — some of which can be debilitating and affect daily life.
We all know poorly designed chairs cause physical strain, but here’s why poorly designed workplaces can be so mentally draining.
Wed, Feb 18
A warm cup can feel soothing, but is drinking your water hot any more helpful for your health?
Mon, Feb 16
The juggle of work, kids, caring for ageing parents and the fog of a perimenopausal brain is intense in this phase of life.
Sun, Feb 15
Many people have turned to pink, white or brown noise to help them drift off.
Retirement offers a range of opportunities that, if played right, can make your last decades of life some of the most fulfilling yet.
Sun, Feb 8
Alice Taylor celebrates old-fashioned cooking with recipes for a simple, tasty curry and a deliciously saucy chocolate pudding.
Opinion: Every decision you make with your money – from your online subscriptions to your KiwiSaver investments can impact world politics. And it's as simple as a click of a mouse.
The good news is you don't have to cut out coffee altogether, writes nutrition professor Clare Collins.
Nutrition information is at an all-time high but online, people are often left digging through conflicting information.
Tue, Feb 3
The popular dietary supplements is often promoted to protect the heart, boost mood, reduce inflammation and support overall health.
Mon, Feb 2
Summer means an increase in migraine factors which make attacks more likely or more severe, neurologists explain.
A large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health.
