The Health Hub

Up here in Auckland we've been having some very, very hot and humid nights. The kind of nights that make it impossible to get comfortable, where you just keep tossing and turning until you eventually give up and add an extra fan to your direction. And it's only going to get worse as we head into summer - so how do we actually get a decent night's sleep when the weather's working against us? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weather has been warming up recently and it might be time to get working on the summer bod before beach season - but are we too late in the game to get going? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Doocey joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what has changed in the space of mental health over recent years, and where more work is needed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Injuries are one of those things that most of us only think about after it's too late. There are many obvious and common causes for injuries, and often, all it takes to avoid these injuries is a bit of a stretch or more focus on your core strength. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some stage in their life, and it kills 600 men each year. Whether you're approaching screening age, or just getting to that stage where you start taking your health more seriously, Tim Beveridge and Dr Bryan Betty discuss steps to take and changes to make to avoid serious health issues in the future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's no secret that as we get older, our metabolism slows down a bit, and staying in shape just gets harder to do - from keeping lean, maintaining muscle, and removing stubborn fat. Ricky Gervais had a tweet about how he's working out everyday now - playing tennis, lifting weights and running. His heart's good, and he trains at a good intensity - but he wonders why he's stil overweight and exhausted? We could just stay in the gym for longer - but not everyone's got enough time in their day for that... so what are the ways we can keep with our fitness? and why's it harder as we get older? Our guest is the founder of BodyTorque Fitness, and knows all about helping people over 40 lose stubborn weight, build lean muscle, and restore energy - Fitness Coach Alex Flint joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's mental health awareness week from tomorrow, and you might ask what the hell has it to do with nutrition, but food has more to do with your mood than people realise. The types of foods you consume can have a not only an impact on your physical health, but your mental health too. What kind of foods make you feel better, inside and out? And what are those comfort foods you just can't let go of? Nutritionist Claire Turnbull joined Tim Beveridge for The Health Hub. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weight loss plateau that hits about a month into your health journey can be the hardest hurdle when trying to maintain motivation. Former boxer and founder of Buttabean Motivation, David Letele, joins to discuss the problems people face when trying to get their health back. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Health Organisation estimates over a billion people between the ages of 12 and 35 are at high risk of hearing loss due to unsafe habits. The key cause for the age group is simply listening to music for too long, and too loudly, in headphones or earbuds. Even a movie cinema is likely to have unsafe sound levels. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most challenging parts of being an adult is trying to figure out what you're going to eat, three times a day, every day, when you're often too busy to make anything more substantial than beans on toast. Regardless, we continue the mental battle every single day, trying to figure out a way to whip up something relatively healthy before the next sport drop off. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know we should be doing as much exercise as possible, but for most of us it's just not possibleto run for an hour a day and find time for weightlifting. For those of us sitting at a desk for most of the day, and another good portion of it sitting in traffic, what is the bare minimum amount of movement we should be doing? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Society has become increasingly encouraging of people to check in on their mates, but what is the clear line between needing a catch up with a friend, and needing to speak with someone more qualified? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biggest Loser ran for 18 seasons before ending in 2016, and it's now the subject of a major docu-series showing the behind the scenes moments from the show. A study following 14 contestants after their time on the show found all but one had regained the weight they had lost, and most surpassed the weight they were at the start of the show. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alcohol has been a problem in New Zealand for a while, and it may be time for a reality check. A study out of the United States found only 54% of adults consume alcohol, the lowest ever recorded since tracking began in 1939. A study in New Zealand found it to be 76.3% here - so where is the gap, and when will we finally do something about it? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want to see the next generation thrive - to do better than generations before. But there are a whole host of barriers holding children back, stopping them from reaching their full potential, and creating cycles that continue through generations. We always say children are our future, so why are we not doing more to support that future? Sir Ashley Bloomfield joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Menopause is as normal and natural as any other life change - but the stigma around it hasn't gone away. Convenor of the Aotearoa Menopause Forum, Dr Sola Freeman, joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hearing loss is one of those thing that just kind of sneaks up on you, and most people never think to get it checked until you reach a certain age. Hearing loss affects 1 in every 5 kiwis, and it's projected to get far worse over the coming decades. Dr Michel Neeff is a leading ENT surgeon and he joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bone health is immeasurably important for our physical health, and the density of your bones have a whole lot to do with how frail you will be once you pass that 60 year mark. Greg Pain is a sports biomechanist at bioSPORT and joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarcoma is deadliest cancer among children and young people, accounting for nearly one third of deaths among the 15-24 age group. Despite this, research funding remains low compared to more common cancers, and feeds back into low survival rates. It's also reportedly misdiagnosed a third of the time, highlighting the urgent need for better early detection. What do we do if we feel like our doctors misdiagnosed us? What signs should we look out for? How can we balance cancer-research to address the common ones and the deadliest ones? Orthopaedic Surgeon Andrew Johnston joins Tim Beveridge for the Health Hub... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research shows the "Atlantic diet" could be the secret to a longer and healthier life. There's also the mediterranean diet, and tuna-broccoli-chicken-rice meals. But sticking to these can be so boring on our palettes, and when you're busy with work and life - it's basically impossible to maintain! So what foods are best for us, and how can we stay with the programme? Andrew Dickens is joined by Wellbeing expert and Nutritionist Claire Turnbull... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports say we need 2.5 hours of exercise a week, and 10-thousand steps a day. How can we find the time and motivation to stay fit? Is there a method to sticking to a workout-plan despite a busy schedule? Tim Beveridge is joined with Health and Mental Well-being Expert Kent Johns... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bladder issues can impact people at any age, with a third of women over 35 affected by bladder leaks. Wrapping up World Continence Week, how can we help remove the stigma around incontinence? Tim Beveridge is joined with Pelvic Health Expert Caitlin Fris... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.