Health

Health Understanding perimenopause: The lesser-known symptoms beyond hot flashes Michelle Bridges lifts the lid on some of the more surprising symptoms of perimenopause and shares how to protect yourself (and maybe even enjoy the ride).

Michelle Bridges

Health How to be strong without joining a gym Fitness legend Michelle Bridges shares exactly how to build strength, boost bone health and feel your best – all from the comfort of your living room (yes, even in your pyjamas).

Michelle Bridges

Health What really works for back pain (hint: it’s not bed rest)About 1 in 6 people experience lower back pain at some point in their lives and the best ways to treat it are surprising.

Health Can what we eat put the brakes on biological ageing?In a nutshell: it’s likely. The right foods can help power up your body, slow ageing and protect your health.

Health Why mobility training needs to be a non-negotiable Stiff joints, wobbly balance and slow mornings don’t have to be the norm as we get older. Here’s why mobility matters more than ever after 50 and the simple steps you need to take.

Health High time: Why older Kiwis are turning to medicinal cannabis Is medicinal cannabis a friend or foe? Demand for medicinal cannabis is booming, but experts are divided on its safety and efficacy. What conditions has it been proven to treat, how can you get it and are there risks?

Health Health Star Ratings: helpful guide or marketing magic trick?Many Australians rely on the government’s Health Star Rating system to help them make healthy food choices at the supermarket. But not everything is as it seems, writes Sabrina Rogers-Anderson.

Health 5 cognitive behavioural habits to reduce stress (no yoga required)Our brain is one of the most powerful organs in our body and it can be kept in shape with daily habits. Give at least 1 of these 5 moves a go to avoid cognitive decline and keep your mind as active as your body.