In developed countries, nearly 70% of people are playing video games. This means that “teenagers” are not the only population group who are gaming. There are both positive and negative impacts of gaming, but how do we differentiate between these and when do we classify video gaming as a harmful addiction?

Breast cancer today is the leading type of cancer among women. With early diagnosis, the life expectancy in 80% of cases is 5 years or more. Considering that we can’t prevent breast cancer and that New Zealand is among the countries with the highest rates of breast cancer worldwide, we need to understand how to control risk factors that are associated with higher occurrences of this disease.

Have you ever felt like you were missing something in life, that you aren't living a life of purpose. This article will help highlight how common this feeling is and will give you a starting point towards heading in the right direction.

We all like to have more energy throughout the day and this is quite important when doing exercise and working out. If our goal is to increase stamina and energy levels, and not to buy products made in a factory to do that, then we should look for natural and herbal supplements.

Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition which can lead to long term liver damage. Hepatitis is spread in different ways and we need to raise awareness and share more information on this condition so more Kiwis are informed.

Easy living and smooth sailing is something that we all hope for. However, the world is rarely all sunshine and rainbows. Life can be tough. We need to learn how to adopt a resilient mindset to help us navigate the world around us.

What makes good mental health and well-being? What are some of the fundamental principles that help keep us mentally well and that we can use and practice daily in our lives? This article discusses the key concepts of 5 Ways to Wellbeing as determined by experts from across the globe.

Anxiety among children and adolescents has been on the rise for decades and our predisposal has been widely speculated. What is fueling this generational incline and what can we learn moving forward?

Stiff muscles are a “pain”. They restrict our movement and because of it we move around even less, which is the opposite of what we should be doing. It’s time to learn how with just a few simple adjustments we can stretch more effectively to relieve our muscle and joint pain and stiffness.

Does science bring good news with new and developing treatments in Coeliac Disease and are we looking at a vaccine or a pill? Also, are immune-suppressing drugs still the medication of choice?

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that causes disruption between the brain and the body. Symptoms can vary from pain and fatigue to vision impairment, chest and bladder infections, swallowing difficulties and issues with coordination. Today we will look into more detail if the condition can be managed through nutrition, exercise and decreasing inflammation.

The risks involved with cigarette smoking on our physical health have become very salient in our lives. But what light has been shed, so far, on the damage smoking can have on our mental wellness, levels of anxiety and risk of depression?