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Healthspan #4: Connection to Self, to Others and to What Matters

Healthspan #4: Connection to Self, to Others and to What Matters

If healthspan is about living not just longer but better, then connection may be the most powerful health behaviour we have. Connection to self.Connection to others. Yet despite having more...
Healthspan #3: Move Like Your Life Depends On It (Because It Does)

Healthspan #3: Move Like Your Life Depends On It (Because It Does)

Move for your future self. Every step, lift and stretch builds strength, energy and independence — now and for years to come.

Healthspan #2 Nutrition: Eat for Now and for the Long-Game

Healthspan #2 Nutrition: Eat for Now and for the Long-Game

Explore how nutrition shapes both your daily energy and your long-term healthspan. From gut health and glucose balance to the power of fibre and whole foods, this article looks at how the choices you make today fuel vitality, resilience and longevity, and how small, sustainable habits can make the biggest difference.

Healthspan #1: How to Sleep Better, to Live Better

Healthspan #1: How to Sleep Better, to Live Better

Sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s the foundation of your health, energy and cognitive performance. Discover why quality sleep each night matters, how your brain “takes a bath” while you rest, and practical tips to create a sleep sanctuary and bedtime routine that truly supports your body and mind.

4 factors that have the biggest influence on healthspan

4 factors that have the biggest influence on healthspan

We’re living longer than ever before, but not necessarily better. In New Zealand and Australia, the average lifespan is around 83 years, yet most people spend their final decade in poor health. The good news? Much of this is within our control. By focusing on four key pillars — sleep, nutrition, movement and connection — we can extend our 'healthspan' and live well for longer. 

Why Doing Hard Things Builds Confidence, Resilience…and Wellbeing

Why Doing Hard Things Builds Confidence, Resilience…and Wellbeing

Doing hard things has a way of teaching us more than comfort ever can. On the weekend I ran a 10 km race and it reminded me how much growth, resilience and self-trust are built in those moments when we push through uncertainty. In this article, I share what happens when we choose to lean into the hard stuff and how doing so becomes a vital habit for flourishing.

The Curse of the  Modern Food System

The Curse of the Modern Food System

We live in an age of abundance with more food options than ever before. Yet, our health is suffering. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) now account for over half of the calories people consume in Western countries, and they’re silent drivers of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers. In this article, I explore how UPFs are engineered for profit (not health), why our willpower alone won’t win this battle, and what you can actually do about it.

Daily Habits that support your Lymphatic System

Daily Habits that support your Lymphatic System

Tagged: Health Science

The lymphatic system may be underrated, but it’s vital. It works quietly alongside your circulatory system to remove waste, transport immune cells and support overall wellbeing. Unlike your blood system, it doesn’t have a pump; instead, it depends on hydration, movement and simple daily habits to stay healthy. That’s why Miria and I have created a list of easy, synergistic habits, many of which you’re probably already doing, that naturally support lymph flow and empower your body’s clean-up crew.

Daily Blend Ingredient Feature: Kawakawa

Daily Blend Ingredient Feature: Kawakawa

Kawakawa is one of Aotearoa’s most treasured native plants: a taonga in Māori culture and a powerful rongoā (medicine). Traditionally used as a tea, balm and ceremonial plant, it’s now finding new life in modern wellness and creative food uses. From soothing digestion to adding a peppery kick in Daily Blend, kawakawa beautifully bridges ancient knowledge with everyday nourishment.

What I Learned From Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor

What I Learned From Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor

Curious about how food, movement and even stress impact your blood sugar? In this article, Anne-Marie shares her two-week experiment wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). From surprising spikes to practical tips, she reveals what she learned and how small daily habits can make a big difference to energy, focus and long-term health.

Why Fibre Is Your Best Friend

Why Fibre Is Your Best Friend

Fibre is essential for our gut health and therefore our overall health. But it’s often overlooked compared to other nutrients like protein and carbohydrates. According to the WHO over 90% of adults in Western countries don’t get enough fibre, and this lack of fibre is impacting every aspect of our health from our health span, how we age, our gut-health, our hormone health….the list goes on. It’s time to fibre up!

The Daily Habit Glossary

The Daily Habit Glossary

It's easy to get overwhelmed with all the health lingo out there. At Daily Habit we try to keep it simple. Here are the words and terms that we regularly use,...