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When Mum comes first
Christchurch mum Sam Ward-Martin's baby weight loss revealed she had cancer. She says her experience has taught her that mothers have to put themselves first.
'I hate my ovaries'
I've been dealing with these nemeses ever since I was a pre-teen... but it turns out there are solutions.
Womanflu
A study of flu sufferers in Australia has found that women take slightly longer than men to recover.
When life happens
Two weeks down in my 12 week challenge, I had a setback last week, but am pushing forward.
The diary of a drunk mum
Jowita Bydlowska relapsed into alcoholism following the birth of her son. She tells her story.
So much to miss
Breast cancer will kill hundreds of Kiwi women this year. Myfanwy's family remembers her.
Over 40? Tests you need
Heart disease and suicide are big killers of the over 40s. Take these tests before it's too late.
Fitness gadgets
A little bit of technology can go a long way in terms of providing motivation for eating well and exercising.
Sporty stress relief
Team sports for women in their 40s and older can be a great stress release from the pressures of work, housework and family.
'M' is for Motivation
I've completed the first week of my 12-week fitness and diet challenge. Here's how I'm going.
Measuring up
Measuring myself made me look at my body in a whole new way and instead of criticising it, I am appreciating it.
Getting mentally fit
Mel faces some unexpected hiccups as she gears up to start her 12-week fitness challenge.
The top 10 self-help myths
It's time to ditch the self-improvement techniques, much of what you've read about self-help is wrong.
On the run
Busy mum Sally Heppleston was about 25kg overweight when she knew it was finally time to embark on a health and fitness campaign.
The signs of depression
Her job is diagnosing and treating mental illness, but Dawn Barker brushed aside warning signs of PND in a friend.
Change your life
Melody McCabe is embarking on a 12-week fitness and weight-loss challenge. Get motivated and join her.
Plate size matters
People's self-control will fly out the window the moment they are given a bulging plate of food, research shows.
Water exercise benefits
Women who did a high-intensity aquatic workout for six months increased their strength and suffered fewer falls a new study reveals.
Your autumn fitness plan
Don't let the end of daylight saving ruin your fitness plans. Here's how to stay motivated.
I had a boob job
It's easy to say "I would never" if you have not been in someone else's shoes, but here's why I decided to have a boob job.
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