The Health Hub

We all know how harmful alcohol can be - especially in large amounts - but where are people drinking the most? There were more calls this week to raise the price of alcohol in off-license businesses, as it's thought that people tend to lose control at home more than in a licensed business. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Beveridge is joined by Dr Libby Weaver to discuss nutrients and stress levels. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pushing yourself to your limit is kind of the whole point of exercise - running just a little longer when you're exhausted, doing that extra rep until you can't lift anymore. But sometimes we miss warning signs, and push ourselves too hard - leading to an injury that even once fully recovered, most won't get back into the gym. So how hard is too hard to push yourself? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A range of governments have flip flopped on mental health funding for years. No matter how much is put into the sector, it always seems to end up in the wrong place - or not spent at all. So where should the money be going? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The older we get, the more important it is to maintain health, but what movements are the true needle-movers for a longer, healthier life? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all heard the rumours that supplements and vitamins are just expensive waste that goes straight through you, but there are some that doctors recommend. So which are useless and which can actually improve your health? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know how serious heart health is - but what can we actually do to help it? At what point should we start to be worries about how our weight is impacting our hearts - and how much does that really matter when heart issues don't discriminate? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neuroscientist Dr Mark Williams partnered with Amazon Kindle and found that kiwis are checking for notifications up to 50 times an hour - a major contributor to 86% of us feeling stressed by bedtime. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was the Director-General of Health leading the country through the hardest health challenges New Zealand has faced in modern history. Today, he's a Professor at the University of Auckland's School of Population Health. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Menopause is one of the most natural things a woman can go through, so why is it so taboo to speak about? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Training methods, core strength, and footwear. Biomechanist Greg Pain joins to discuss how the way people move impacts their results. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr John Cameron joins The Weekend Collective to discuss more effective pain management methods. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you done your 10,000 steps today? Personal trainer Alex Flint joins to discuss whether 10,000 steps is a fad marketing scheme or truly beneficial to your health. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Hall from Ethically Kate joins to discuss living an ethical and sustainable life. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now more than ever, people are putting a heap of energy into tracking the length and quality of their sleep each night. What percentage quality? How many hours? How long spent in each phase of sleep? It can be interesting to read the data, but is it really beneficial or does it create too much pressure on sleeping patterns? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Health Hub, expert Greg Pain unpacked the best and worst exercise trends for 2025 - and revealed the top exercises you should be doing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dealing with endless choices of processed foods is hard at the best of times, but it's even harder when you don't realise the food is processed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health and wellness coach Kent Johns joins to discuss the important of variety in workouts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study published in PLO One found that people who's parents divorced when they were under the age of 18 were 61% more likely to experience a stroke later in life. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building a long list of healthy habits and workout routines to start in the new year probably seemed like a great idea in December, but how many haven't been given up yet? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we draw closer to the big day, everyone is preparing to consume exorbitant amounts of delicious food. Allyson Gofton joins to discuss Christmas staples and the dishes that should stay off the table this year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Health Hub, Dr Alex Bartle talked about the factors that can disrupt sleep over the Christmas season - and how to move past them to get a good night's rest. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running has got to be the most natural form of exercise... so why is it so easy to get injured while you do it? Granted, if you're not an avid runner, it can take some time for your body to get used to that kind of movement - but what about your feet? We're all more likely to maintain a consistent exercise routine if we enjoy what we're doing, but your running shoes may be holding you back. Sports biomechanist Greg Pain joins with more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home workouts, gym, or a personal trainer - which is more effective? Alex Flint is a personal trainer at Body Torque joins with the answer. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Far too often patients will find themselves directing their GP on what tests they need done when everything continues coming back normal. Dr John Cameron joins to discuss how you can advocate for yourself in the doctor's office, and when it's time to seek a second opinion. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study by Age Concern found that 59% of Kiwis over the age of 65 had recently felt lonely or socially isolated. The CEO, Kevin Lamb, has said the health burden of loneliness is just as damaging as many chronic medical conditions. But how can we catch it before it begins to spiral, and is there a way to avoid loneliness? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald joins The Weekend Collective. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we enter the final stretch of the year, many people over-commit to different Christmas parties and productions. Health and well-being coach Kent Johns joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how to maintain your self-care over the busy festive season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As runners start their recovery routines following the Auckland Marathon this morning, sports biomechanist Greg Pain joins to explain the right and wrong way to recover. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of living has definitely left it's mark on almost every aspect of kiwi lives recently. With the Government introducing a new school lunch meal plan, many parents are asking whether their home made lunches could be any cheaper. Food educator Ganesh Raj joins Tim Beveridge to explain how you can decrease the cost of school and office lunches. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the start of spring comes copious amounts of pollen, but Dr John Cameron is here to help you avoid seasonal allergies. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting eight hours a night isn't enough, the quality of your sleep may be more important than the duration. Sleep expert Alex Bartle joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the variety of things that may be detrimental to your sleep. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is going cold turkey or slow and steady a better method when making sustainable changes to your eating habits? Nutritionist Claire Turnbull joins Tim Beveridge to discuss this and more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kent Johns joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to share how you can take care of yourself, and the best workout routine. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brain health is more than just crosswords and fish oil.  Brainfit Coach Jude Walters joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what you can do to maintain and improve your brain health. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With rising healthcare costs and months-long wait lists to see a psychiatrist, an increasing number of people are self-diagnosing with ADHD and other learning disorders.  Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With funding cuts and an increasing shortage of general practitioners, Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge to help you look after your minor ailments and avoid the doctor's office.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smart watches and workout tracking apps aren't hard to come by these days, but are they really improving your workouts?  Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting a diet or exercise routine is the easy part - making it sustainable and enjoyable enough to last more than a week is the challenge.  Strength and conditioning coach Alex Flint joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to explain how you can start and maintain a healthy lifestyle. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August is the Cancer Society's biggest fundraising month, and Daffodil Day is fast approaching on Friday the 30th of August.  Sir Bill Denny is a former Director of the Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre and has a long list of accolades.  Bill joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss where the donations from Daffodil Day go, and all the latest in cancer drug research.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg McPherson is a globally recognised expert on healthy ageing. He has an abundance of knowledge in the science of ageing as well as current research being done on longevity.  Greg joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss small changes you can make that will have a big impact on your quality of life.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a right and wrong way to set goals? How do you maintain your health and fitness in a cost of living crisis?  Tim Beveridge is joined by Kent Johns on The Weekend Collective to discuss all this and more.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are vitamins boosting your health? Or are they just creating expensive waste product? How do you get rid of unhealthy cravings? Nutritionist and founder of Mission Nutrition Claire Turnbull joins Tim Beveridge to discuss all this and more.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.