We often hear about the physical and mental health benefits of meditation but know little about what meditation really is. This article gives a brief overview of the different kinds of meditations available to beginners, highlights existing research and suggests practical ways for you to get started.

This indulgent chocolate mousse contains no eggs and doesn’t require chilling overnight - how good is that?! It’s the perfect, quick dessert for special occasions. Inspired by Nigella’s instant chocolate mousse!

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.

This spiced lamb with sundried tomato hummus is inspired by a Middle Eastern meal called Hummus B’lahmeh (hummus with lamb). My version has a few added extras, including lots more veggies.

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.