Body & Fitness

Knowing she may never get her hair back and tired of covering it up, Northland woman Romy Colbatz has decided to take charge.

Looking for a natural anti-ageing skincare product that truly does what it says? This cult favourite now has the added benefits of a very special ingredient and you'll want to add it to your beauty routine, stat!

A pilates reformer machine may look like an instrument of torture but it can do wonders for muscle toning and core strengthening.

A year ago, after finding out she carried the mutant BRCA2 gene, 32-year-old Emma took drastic action and became one of the youngest women in New Zealand to undergo the procedure.

''I thought, 'I've lost two parents, and if I continue going down this road I'm going to be six feet under.' That's what hit me. It was life versus death.''

Step out of your comfort zone and shake your tail feathers – not only will your body thank you, your brain will too!

With the help of a special hearing aid, Liwen is able to embrace her love of music.

These self-massage tools will help stretch and soothe away the pain, plus we talk to an expert for their top tips.

Blue light exposure is hard to avoid, but there is a natural way to protect your precious peepers.

Auckland business owner Anika Henderson was just 36 when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. The mother-of three says she would never have suspected her coeliac-like symptoms would turn out to be cancer.

Josh's dreams of representing New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games were dashed when two weeks after collapsing during a race, he was admitted to hospital and was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.

Getting sick while you're on a much needed holiday is never an enjoyable experience. Here, an expert shares their best tips for how you can avoid germs while you travel.

''Women should know that it's important to look after themselves. If your own cup is full, you're better for everyone.''

Whole body cryotherapy has found a fan base among celebrities for inflammation and pain relief, but what exactly is it and how does it help?

''My life is worlds apart now... I never thought I would get married when I was bigger, I never thought I'd find my person. Now here I am.''

Portia France credits her twin babies for pulling her through a harrowing cancer scare. Deservedly so, she's won the title of Woman's Day and Vivo's Most inspiring mum.

With several marathons, a podcast and a radio gig under her belt, Brodie is no stranger to success. She chats about body image, empowering women and the marathon that's on her bucket list.

Ovarian cancer survivor Lisa Finucane shares her journey and her commitment to addressing the key issues around ovarian cancer and supporting women with the disease.

The latest virtual reality technologies offer the potential to improve the treatment of everything from spinal injuries to phobias.

A day in the life of this sportswoman sounds very active!

Now To Love talks to menopause and hormone replacement therapy expert Janice Rymer about the importance of raising awareness and understanding about the menopause.

TV and radio host and mum to an adorable one-year-old, Sharyn Casey tells Now To Love that the most important way for her to stay on top of her busy schedule is to make sure she's taking time out for herself.

From Olympic weightlifting to 12-hour long fasting, the actress’ personal trainer reveals exactly how Scarlett got into shape to reprise her role as Black Widow in Avengers: Endgame.

Manu says ''It's like a perfect marriage, because we only see each other for six months of the year! But when we do see one another again, we're so excited.''

Beautyheaven skincare editor Sarah Simpson has discovered a simple way to treat fine lines, large pores, deep lines, and uneven skin tone with Elizabeth Arden’s innovative new at-home peel system.

A new study has identified common sleep habits and myths that could be significantly impacting your long-term health.

As the measles outbreak continues to spread in New Zealand, here's all you need to know to get on top of this incredibly infectious disease.

New studies show that our body clocks can dictate when the best time of day to exercise is.

''I'm trying not to put any expectations on myself, because all my expectations about the pregnancy went out the window!''

Breast augmentation is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. But with a number of women with implants suffering from illness and inflammation, Nicky Pellegrino finds out about the breast explant trend.

Release your inner dancing queen and get your heart pumping in 3, 10 or 30 minutes.

It’s a high-intensity workout with a difference… it's about exercising to live, not living to exercise.

“And I learned a very valuable lesson: I will never push myself that far again," the star has said in her newly released documentary.

Before undergoing the expensive therapy, Nicky Tooley was facing life in a wheelchair. Now she's part of a group of MS sufferers calling on the Prime Minister to look into funding the stem cell treatment.

Now To Love chats to body and mind transformation coach Eugenia Nikiforow about why people overeat, and how they can stop.

It’s public enemy number one and responsible for almost a third of all deaths in this country – so when will we finally see the back of cancer?

Nearly 60 Kiwi women lose their battle with heart disease every week. Here's what you need to know for the sake of your heart health.

Why Lisa’s smiling from ear to ear once more.

The actress is on a mission after reaching a milestone.

Qualified nutritionist Samantha Gemmell reveals her top tips for boosting your immunity.

The bubbly duo's workout looked pretty intense, but it didn't stop them from having a bit of fun and a lot of laughs.

For many people, getting out of bed in the morning is one of the hardest parts of the day, but it doesn’t have to be.

Because exercising doesn't always require active wear and going to the gym.

These Hollywood crazes will have you hula-hooping around the house!

If ever anyone needed inspiration to get out and get running, Kathrine is it.

Cleaning up your diet and exercising are intrinsically linked when it comes to losing weight, but what about when it comes to maintaining that weight loss? A new study has discovered which is more critical for you long-term weight loss goals.

Sleep coach Cheryl Fingleson shares her top seven tips to help you get your sleep back to normal when we switch the clocks back this Sunday.

Hazel Heal and her middle daughter Bessie Van Hale are on a mission to de-stigmatise hepatitis C.

Together they're magic!

How to boost your energy as a new mother – and beyond!

Analysis of Google searches and of vast amounts of statistics are helping to uncover new medical treatments and ways to improve health.

A serious riding accident left Catherine Milford facing a bleak future, but little did she know the ordeal would usher in a positive new beginning.

Walking into the gym for the first time can be incredibly daunting if you don't know where to begin. Here are some useful tips to get you working out with confidence.

Earrings are an item of jewellery that many women put on every day and soon it could also help prevent unwanted pregnancies.

While there’s debate about whether breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, it seems there could be other benefits, a new study shows.

''With the damage to Caleb’s brain, he has trouble remembering day-to-day things, but when he finds something hilarious, he’ll remember it,'' says his mum.

Rates of Polycystic ovary syndrome are rising around the world, but one woman has come up with a way to help women manage and take control.

It turns out that the majority of people aren't sleeping and waking at their body clock's optimum times. That's why learning about them is the ultimate way of getting the best quality sleep.

Can a menstrual cup overflow? How much does lasering your lady garden really hurt? Who better to tell us than five seen-and-done-it-all beauty experts.

Here’s everything you need to know.

The benefits will have you reaching for the foam roller stat!

In an act of self-preservation, Sarah hasn't asked doctors what stage her cancer is at. "I don't want to know," she says. "I'm having what's called 'curative' treatment, so that's enough for me."

What if everything we knew about weight loss and body image was wrong?

Turns out the bigger the boobs, the less likely you'll exercise – but we can’t say we’re surprised!

Born at 30 weeks with a rare genetic syndrome that prevented her jawbones from developing, little Nova wasn’t expected to survive.

We all know lack of sleep can make you less sociable, but according to researchers, it can also make us become a "social turn-off" for those around us, making them less likely to want to interact with us.

You don’t have to tell us twice.

The liver carries out more than 500 bodily functions, so we need to make sure we are looking after it!

When Kiwi women tried Protex Macadamia Oil, they loved how soft and nourished their skin felt afterwards.

When Kiwi women tried Protex Macadamia Oil, they loved how soft and nourished their skin felt afterwards.

Warning that anyone can be struck down with meningitis at any time, the heartbroken parents hope others will learn from their tragic loss.

After discovering conflicting views on whether BMI is actually useful, Now To Love writer Anya Truong-George took it to the experts to find out, once and for all.

Looking for natural skincare that that does it all? Manuka honey might just be the magical ingredient your skin needs.

Sustainable period products are taking off, from leak-proof underwear to reusable pads and cups that won’t runneth over.

''I feel like I've kept this big thing to myself and it's been weighing me down and I just want to let it go.''

Expecting to feel happier and more confident after losing 35kg, Kylie Cassidy was taken aback when instead, it took a huge toll on her mental health and self-esteem.

The pop star doesn’t pull any punches during the 90-minute workout session at Auckland's viaduct.

These subtle signs may not be immediately obvious, but can be catastrophic if they are overlooked.

The netball veterans are game for more!

Heart problems claimed the lives of men who were dear to this trio.

Here’s our prescription for making that precious 15 minutes work for you.

When truth is stranger than fiction.

South Island woman Deborah Winefield's specialist has acknowledged her cancer ''could have and probably should have been diagnosed earlier.''

Sarah has issued to a warning to young women to be vigilant about checking their breasts for lumps.

The Aussie icon talks to Paul Ewart about staying positive, medicinal cannabis, cutting out sugar and reveals her most important legacy.

National deputy leader Paula Bennett opens up about her eating regime, making mistakes, and how she thinks Jacinda is doing.

Cherize's ninth birthday came with a new lease on life and two cakes!

A year ago, Alison Smith went under the knife to lose weight charting her surgery journey for North & South. Now, she reports from the lighter side of the stomach-shrinking operation.

10,000 has been the magic number of steps we’ve been told for decades we should be doing each day to be healthy, but could it all be complete nonsense?

Do not mess with Mrs Barry.

The researchers are now pushing for mindfulness to be used as a treatment option.

It's bloody brilliant, if you ask us.

Told that Hollie's injuries were unsurvivable, her heartbroken family started making arrangements to have her organs donated. But Hollie had other ideas.

Some of Hollywood’s most glamorous leading ladies - and our very own Rachel Hunter - give us their tips to looking and feeling beautiful as they're about to hit the big 5-0.

After a harrowing few months Lana is finally on the mend.

Everything you need to know for head-to-toe wellness.

From gong sound meditation to mindful menstruation, these are the new trends gaining popularity in the world of health and wellbeing.

If it works for him…

Life is too short to hate the skin you're in.

''He wanted to be drug-free before the baby came.'' Tragically, Richard was unable to keep that promise.