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How grief rewires the brain

The devastation of loss can evoke physical symptoms, such as exhaustion, insomnia and, of course, crying. But it’s not just our bodies that are affected. Neuroscience reveals that grief rewires our brain. By understanding how, we can strive towards healthy healing after loss.

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Honey: Nature’s beauty elixir

Discover honey’s powerful beauty benefits for skin and hair—from hydration and acne care to glow-boosting masks and hair treatments.

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The flirtation minefield

Flirting is essential to meeting someone and expressing interest, but it is as terrifying as it is thrilling. It is personal and yet it is universal, and somewhere in the paradox that is flirtation are some delicious truths about life.

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Finding joie de vivre in Greece

A Greek escape for relaxation and self-discovery, exploring Crete’s charm and Tainaron Blue’s serenity, reconnecting with wellness.

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Supercharge your spiritual awakening

There are many benefits to a spiritual practice. What are the options for growing our spiritual side? And why do more people seem to be interested in the higher dimension of life?

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Bold ideas and calls to action 2025

We asked 15 bold thinkers from diverse fields to share their perspectives and actionable steps for meaningful change

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Prawn Tacos with Avocado & Lime Salsa & Mexi Mayo Sauce

Cooking with essential oils

Whether it’s a potent oil that elevates your spirit, a blended formula that promotes mental clarity or culinary essential oils you rely on to enhance your recipes, you will find your companion in wellness.

Prawn Tacos with Avocado & Lime Salsa & Mexi Mayo Sauce

Prawn Tacos with Lime Salsa & Mexi Mayo Sauce

These tacos are fresh and perfect for a delicious light lunch or a fun family dinner. There are a few steps but it all comes together easily once prepped. We recommend making the mayo sauce and salsa before you cook the prawns. It’s fun to set everything up and let everyone assemble their own, especially for a gathering or family dinner.

Mint Chocolate Smoothie

Mint Chocolate Smoothie

Chocolate and mint are the perfect combination. The peppermint essential oil gives a vibrant and fresh pop of mint flavour in the smoothie. Young Living’s Pure Protein Complete adds even more of a nutritional kick and it tastes great too.

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Going dry this July? Give Giesen 0% Wine a try

Taking a break from drinking alcohol during July? There isn’t a better time to commit to lowering your alcohol intake, particularly when Giesen has just launched a 0% wine range that is full of flavour and made from their finest New Zealand Wines. Its sell-out 0% Sauvignon Blanc also includes a Rosé, Pinot Gris and a Merlot – something for everyone’s tastes. 

Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

Cooking with Frozen Foods

It is always best to use fresh ingredients in your cooking where you can, but in a busy life, sometimes you just don’t have them on hand. Maybe you haven’t had time to get your fresh veg or perhaps you just forgot because the day was so busy. On those occasions, frozen food from the freezer can be a blessing.

Raspberry and White Chocolate Brownies

Raspberry and White Chocolate Brownies

Follow these tips to make sure you get the best-tasting brownie: use the right size browning tin — 20cm x 20cm — and don’t overbake your brownie.

Dumpling Soup

Dumpling Soup

You’ve had a long day. You’re dead on your feet and forgot to eat lunch. All you want is a nourishing, nurturing dinner that’s ready in under 20 minutes — is that too much to ask? Nope. Using frozen dumplings and ready-made stock, this delicious and comforting bowl of goodness can be in your hand in under half an hour.

Crispy Roasted Chicken Wings

Crispy Roasted Chicken Wings

I always keep chicken wings in my freezer; they are the ultimate weeknight dinner or fun weekend fare. As long as you have staple marinating ingredients in your pantry and chicken wings in the freezer, you will always have a tasty dinner!

Spanakopita Spirals

Spanakopita Spirals

Grab a handful of frozen ingredients and you can have lunches for a week or an easy dinner. Flaky and crispy pastry is wrapped around a filling of cheesy vegetables in a moreish dish that is straight outta the freezer.

Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

Ginger Chicken Stir-fry

Stir-fry is a huge favourite in our house, but I loathe the hour of prep time it takes to cut up all of those vegetables for a “quick meal”, not to mention remembering to buy them all! Using a bag of stir-fry vegetables and frozen pineapple means you can have this delicious sweet and spicy stir-fry on the table in a fraction of the time – without a four-page shopping list!

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What the Wellbeing editors have been loving

Our Wellbeing Editors Kate Holland & Georgia Nelson shares what books, apps and poetry they have been loving lately.

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The Benefits of Magnesium

Magnesium may not be the first mineral you think of when it comes to supporting the health of your skin; however, it may be the missing link you need.