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Thrive is a nurturing and inspirational wellness magazine for anyone who believes that caring for ourselves and others, living healthily and sustainably and getting back to basics is a way of life they want to embrace. Thrive is an informative, trusted voice for everyone's new normal. Thrive features authentic information on sustainability, mind and body health, garden-to-table living, eco beauty and fashion plus the latest wellness findings featuring quality science-based journalism.

The simple joys of returning to the world

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We’ve been thinking… • News, views and inspiration from here and around the world to help you live happily and healthily, while being kinder to the planet.

Tears for Ukraine • Witnessing the misery and devastation of the war in Ukraine can make us feel hopeless and despondent. Psychologist Jacqui Maguire suggests tactics for managing your distress and practical ways to help those who are suffering.

A healing GARDEN • Lynda Hallinan visits a sustainable organic farm where sowing potential is as important as growing award-winning produce.

ALL in her HEAD • Why is women’s pain taken less seriously and more likely to be explained away as psychological? Dr Deborah Johanson looks at the issue of the gender pain gap.

Growing TOGETHER • Community gardens are so much more than a source of free fruit and veges. They’re a place to learn, make friends and even future-proof our food supply. Melissa Gilbert, who’s helped start a Northland garden, explains why they’re so important and how to get one going in your area.

6 things you can do to save the PLANET • Beat those feelings of hopelessness when it comes to climate change. Thrive editor Niki Bezzant explores a practical action plan for the everyday person, created for international campaign The Jump.

Can diet boost your immune SYSTEM? • In these Covid-19 days, anything that can bolster your immune system has to be good news. Sharon Stephenson goes in search of the truth about whether a good diet really can help you fight off bugs.

Drifting APART • If you’re spending more time with your friends than your partner and can’t remember when you last had sex, should you be worried? Alexia Santamaria investigates the danger signs that suggest a long-term relationship might be in trouble, and finds out what to do about it.

Is property investment ethical? • Is it ethical to own investment property? Are you providing much-needed housing or is your rental just propping up crazy housing prices and hurting those who are not yet on the ladder? Finance writer Diana Clement explores this tricky issue.

The art of the compliment • Why do we feel so awkward when someone says something nice to us? Lucy Corry investigates.

Baby STEPS • Exercise is medicine for both mind and body when you’ve had a baby, so Sharon Stephenson finds out how to gradually and safely ease back into your favourite form of fitness.

HOW I MOVE • When news anchor and marathon runner Mike McRoberts suffered a serious knee injury, he thought his running days were over, but he’s back on track and is now a committed trail runner.

Behind the MASK • It looks like we’ll need the protection of masks for some time yet, so what can we do to protect our skin and enhance the features that aren’t hidden? Beauty writer Amy Houlihan shares her top tips and favourite products.

Smooth moves • For a healthy, glowing complexion, try products that are enriched with natural ingredients.

Beauty news • New and natural products to help you look and feel your best.

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Clever with vintage • Pre-loved fashion finds can be the key to developing your signature look in midlife, a stylist tells Thrive...