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.

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.

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.

The Health At Every Size (HAES) approach might not be what you think that it is. HAES encourages exercising, learning about good nutrition and selection of whole foods, and it focuses on re-learning behaviours to support good health.

There are 5 types of brain waves – Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and Theta. They assist us with mental activity, relaxation and sleep. Today we will learn more about them and find out which ones we should increase and which brain waves we should control and decrease at certain times.

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?

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?

Meditation reduces blood pressure and stress levels, anxiety, depression and research suggests that it can also help with irritable bowel syndrome and tension-related pain. But before we can achieve these benefits, we need to understand our behaviour patterns and how our mind works. This article reflects on some of the issues many of us are facing and how meditation might help put us back on track.

Essential oils are a great home remedy for babies and can help them relax, stop crying and go to sleep and stay asleep for longer. Before we start using essential oils, we need to first learn the basics.

Are gluten-free products and snacks healthy and good for us? Yes, they might not have gluten, but are we aware of the fillers and additives in them? Also, does “healthy” have the same meaning for the food manufacturer as it has for the consumer?

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.