The Health Hub

Is there a connection between stress and weight gain? Plus in a time when most of us are tightening the belt, there are ways we can get fit   without a gym membership. Health coach Kent Johns joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melatonin has emerged in recent years as one of the most popular sleep supplements, given its reputation for being effective as well as safe. Nearly two-thirds of adults say they’ve turned to melatonin to help them sleep, according to a 2023 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. But can you over-rely on sleep supplements? Dr Alex Bartle from SleepWell Clinic joins us to give us his t...

Is there such a thing as the "optimal weight?" When does dieting become disordered eating?  Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge with the answers. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakfast cereal giant Sanitarium says consumer habits are changing, as it plans to cut production of muesli, granola, flake, clusters and puff cereals by June 2025.   So is breakfast as important as its made out to be?   Registered dietitian with Mission Nutrition Hannah Eriksen joined Tim Beveridge to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Injuries are common when people first get into running - what can be done to prevent that?  Plus, when it comes to running, does it matter what part of your foot you land on? And when should you be breathing in your run. Biomechanist Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March is Brain Awareness month, so it is a perfect time to stop and think about what you are doing to look after your memory and all-round brain health. Tim Beveridge is joined by accredited Brainfit Coach and respected communications specialist Jude Walter to give her insight on what the everyday person can do to stay on top of things. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Research shows muscle strength and bone density diminish over time.  So as life goes on - how can you stay on top of this? What exercises should you be prioritising?  Tim Beveridge is joined by Health Coach Kent Johns for tips on how to continue strength training as you age. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Health Organisation’s 'World Hearing Day' took place Sunday March 3. Nearly 900,000 Kiwis experience hearing loss but only about 500,000 of them are aware of it. Triton Hearing’s Head of Audiology, Lesleigh Smith, joined the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nutritionist Claire Turnball has just returned from the UK where she experienced a lot of restaurants that are now including the calorie amount in the food on the menu. So we're asking our listeners "do calories influence your food consumption?"    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Weekend Collective's health hour, Tim Beverage is joined by Dr John Cameron to talk about the importance of self examination. He discusses what lumps and bumps to look out for when it comes to testicle and breast cancer.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have we fallen into the habit of conflating mental health, with having a legitimate mental health disorder? Psychotherapist Kyle Macdonald joined the Health Hub to discuss mental health and whether some of us are using it as a tool to justify ones faults or bad behaviour. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas is time for celebration, family, and gratitude. But if you're spending Christmas by yourself, it can also be a lonely time of year for a lot of people. How do you cope with loneliness over this festive period? Kyle MacDonald gives us his advice. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleep expert Dr Alex Bartle joins the Weekend Collective to talk sleep apnoea and highlight the best tips and tricks to ensure the best possible sleep. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The week on The Health Hub, writer Niki Bezzant discusses how to access quality information and separate facts from marketing nonsense as capitalism's plans for menopause and more discussions on women's health come into the open. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Health Hub, celebrity chef Ganesh Raj shows us a whole new world of cooking- and explains the hype around plant-based meals. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14,000 Aucklanders took to the streets to take part in the annual Run The City marathon. Have you ever done a marathon and why did you do it? We're joined by Kent Johns to chat about finding your desire and 'why'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's marathon season for a lot of Kiwis. Tim Beveridge was joined by Bio-mechanist Greg Pain to chat about how to improve your movement, how to avoid injury, and what you can do to strengthen your muscles.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“It’s like trying to quit smoking.”   Why are 1 in 7 of adults addicted to ultra-processed foods? Claire Turnbull joined Tim Beverage to explain why.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you make the decision to end a relationship? How much of chance do you give it? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald joins us to give us his take on love and how to make it last. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long does it take your body to adjust to daylight saving – or for that matter a different time zone as in jet lag? Dr John Cameron joins me to give the answer.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Niki Bezzant joined the show to discuss the quickest cure for heartbreak after a relationship, and new research shows PMS now could mean double the risk of early menopause later.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Alex Bartle from the Sleep Clinic joined the show to discuss sleep apnoea, and the kinds of supplements and pills you can take to improve your sleep.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McGowan from Cure Parkinson's New Zealand joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the condition and how many people it affects. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How important is it to keep up with your vaccinations as you age, and are some more important than others? Dr John Cameron gives his insight.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How important is it to keep up with your vaccinations through the ages, and are some more important than others? Dr John Cameron gives us some insight. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.