http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Healthy Living headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:11 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/healthy-living/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=1501238 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/healthy-living/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501238&objectid=10632602&ref=rss Former Olympic champion Cathy Freeman of Australia says it's frightening that one in four children are overweight and counts herself lucky to have grown up a healthy and active kid.Speaking at the launch of the Global Children's... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:45:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/healthy-living/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501238&objectid=10632494&ref=rss Reality television has been accused of dumbing down the nation, but a study suggests some shows could be good for children.Massey University PhD student Jacinta Hawkins looked at the influence of TV programmes on children's health... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/healthy-living/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501238&objectid=10632345&ref=rss A new weapon is being deployed in the battle to persuade people to change their unhealthy behaviour - by targeting them in the pocket. If people cannot be persuaded to stop smoking/lose weight/get more exercise for their own good... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:57:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/healthy-living/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501238&objectid=10632184&ref=rss Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has whizzed into the photogenic city of Sydney to tackle the not so beautiful problem of obesity.The self-described "professional stirrer" was in town yesterday to launch his "Ministry of Food" cooking... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:48:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/healthy-living/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501238&objectid=10632076&ref=rss Thousands of people turned out for this year's Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event, raising thousands of dollars for charity.More than 40,000 people registered for yesterday's big run, which had participants as young as 2 years... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/healthy-living/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501238&objectid=10631605&ref=rss Women who have ever used the contraceptive pill are less likely to die from any cause, including all types of cancer and heart disease, one of the world's biggest studies has confirmed.Younger women under 45 are at slightly increased... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/healthy-living/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501238&objectid=10631527&ref=rss People more sensitive to tasting fat in their food are less likely to be overweight, a group of scientists, including a New Zealander, has discovered.The team from Deakin University in Australia, has found the tongue can detect... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/healthy-living/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501238&objectid=10631089&ref=rss We're watching more television and doing less exercise than we should, with increasingly adverse effects on our health.The reasons people give us for their watching include: "I work hard and need TV to relax," "Why should I give... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200