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We've all got a dominant side of our body, right hand versus left hand, right foot versus left foot, even your eyes tend to be a bit mismatched. 

But sometimes it can get too out of balance. If your right arm is stronger than your left, or your shoulders are out of alignment, what are the knock-on effects?

Sports biomechanist and owner of Bone Health Studio Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge for the Health Hub.

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We all know not to listen to loud music, but what actually qualifies as "loud" music? Is the old "60% volume for 60 minutes" still a good rule of thumb to follow? 

And noise cancelling headphones are becoming the status quo, but are they actually better for your ears? 

ENT Specialist Dr. Michel Neef joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss the importance of protecting your hearing. 

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There's an old saying that you may have heard before: "Eat breakfast like a King, Lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper."

But is that really the best way to go? Claire Turnbull joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what the most important meal of the day is, and how you can stop yourself from snacking through the day. 

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Having a family doctor was the status-quo for a long time. They're someone your whole family calls by his or her's first name, your mum might even send them a Christmas card each year. 

But lately there seems to have been a shift to clinic loyalty over doctor loyalty, is this the smart thing to do? Or is the presence of a consistent GP more important?

GP Doctor Bryan Betty joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. 

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Devices like smartphones have become something we almost depend on for day-to-day living.

We spend lots of time hunched over our devices, and the parts of our body that suffer the most are the ones we rarely notice. 

Tall Blacks Lead Physiotherapist Rob Knight joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss how the human body has changed since screens started taking over, and how you can prevent further damage. 

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Bone health often flies under the radar - but it's one of the most important things to keep in mind. Low bone density can shake your body from the inside out.

So how can you prevent this? What exercises can help - and which ones could make the problem worse?

Sports Biomechanist and Owner of Bone Health Studio Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge for The Health Hub to discuss.

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More and more kiwis are taking on debt to cover costs, and the increasing popularity of buy now pay later schemes has normalised casual debt. 

Financial author Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the attitude people should have around debt, and the different types of debt. 

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Food waste, costs, health, and time are all factors we may consider when choosing where or how to do our food shop.

On today's Health Hub we took a look at when it is worth going to a specialist rather than the supermarket.

Allyson Gofton told Tim Beveridge that while specialists allow for more choice, information, and less waste, not everyone can fit visiting multiple specialty stores into their weekly shop due to time or budget constraints. 

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Weight loss drugs are the new meds taking the world by storm.

But if you don't want to jump on the bandwagon, what are the bog-standard, tried and true dietary changes to help you lose weight?

And we're in the thick of winter - which usually means hearty stews and fatty meats are on the menu - but is there something healthier we can turn to?

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss. 

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As we get older, our bodies slow down - it starts to take longer to get back to 100 percent, when recovering from the gym or a sports-match.

But longer periods of rest-days can compound, and lead to our fitness goals slipping out of reach. So how do we prevent that?

Do we shift our routines to something less-intense, and lower-impact, to get more days in the gym? Or readjust our workout-splits?

BodyTorque Fitness Founder and Coach Alex Flint joins the Health Hub to discuss.

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Everyone's using headphones and blasting sounds at full-volume now; noise-cancelling ear-phones are as common and cheaper than ever; live shows and events with crowds are a must for most adults, and children are being left to their devices - listening to music and game-sounds without knowing what's too loud for their ears.

So how can we protect our hearing, and prevent hearing loss? When should we see a specialist or get tested?

What are we doing that's causing damage? and how can we judge what our hearing levels are like? 

With Tim Beveridge to talk about it: ENT Surgeon and Hearing Specialist, Dr Michel Neef

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Westmere Medical Centre's Dr John Cameron joins Newstalk ZB's Tim Beveridge to talk the important of seeing your GP regularly. 

They also explore the reasons why people avoid the doctor.

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A new study finds poor sleep is tied to rising cancer risk for those under 50, with irregular sleeping patterns and insomnia being three times more likely to get cancer within five years.

But sleeping can be hard to do, especially if you're younger and faced with the stresses of today, or the distractions on your phone. 

You could also do shift-work at irregular hours to make your living, in that case, you delay sleep for later or force yourself to run on empty.

So what can be done about improving our sleep quality, and what are we doing wrong - and more to the point, how do you recognise chronic sleep deprivation?

Sleep Expert and Director of Sleep Well Clinics, Dr Alex Bartle talks to Tim Beveridge.

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Nowadays our phones have the ability to track our exercise and sleep habits, and if it's not our phones, it's our smartwatches.

These tools can monitor our heart-rate, count our steps, say how many calories we've burned, and tracks how far we've walked, biked, or run.

There's all these metrics and stats that your smartwatches can provide you - but how crucial are these devices? What info can they bring us that's practical in getting us to our fitness goals?

With Tim Beveridge to talk about it: one of New Zealand's most celebrated high-performance coaches, one who trained Dame Lisa Carrington, three time Coast-to-Coast winner, and six-time Halberg Coach of the Year Winner - Gordon Walker.

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The weather is getting colder and the nights are getting longer, that means only one thing... soup season!

Soup is a great meal to get in lots of nutrition with less cost and less effort. 

Chef Allyson Gofton joined Tim Beveridge for Health Hub to chat all things soup. 

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Hearing loss is one of those things that sneak up on you. 

In most cases, it's not something you notice as a sudden change - but you may catch yourself lip reading a little bit more often, or turning up the volume on the TV gradually over a few weeks or months.

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The weather is cooling down and winter is almost upon us... 

That means winter sports will be starting up soon if they haven't already, and your muscles will be tighter and more vulnerable to injury than in the warmer months. 

What injuries aremore likely when it's colder out, and how can we avoid them? 

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We've been hearing for a while an increasing concern around a lack of information about healthy eating. 

You head to the doctor for a minor issue that's been bugging you for a while, and you're more likely to head home with a script for panadol and ibuprofen than a few print outs on maintaining a balanced diet. 

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For decades we've watched as professional athletes spend a whole lot of time warming up behind the pre-game interviews on game day, from stretching to sprinting and everything in between. 

The professionals take it seriously and so do the amateurs - parents will know the rush to show up an hour or two early to make enough time for a thorough warm up on a Saturday morning. 

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At this stage it's probably more common than not to have some kind of wearable tracker to track your steps, heart rate, and the one we're discussing today - sleep. 

They give you data showing how long you've slept, how much time you spent in each of the sleep stages, and some will even provide you with your heart rate variability and how much sleep you'll need based on your stats for the day. 

But are the really as useful as they seem? Or do they provide the every day person with too much insight to stress over? 

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Many of us change our diets as with the seasons, thanks to availability and pricing. 

But are there health benefits to adopting a seasonal diet? And what should we pick up now before it's gone out of season?

Chef Allyson Gofton joins to discuss seasonal diets, and some recipes to keep you warm as we head into winter. 

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Health NZ have had to tell their staff to stop using free AI tools such as Chat GPT for writing clinical notes. 

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The popularity of Telehealth GP appointments skyrocketed during the pandemic, and it hasn't gone away since. 

Just about every general practice now offers Telehealth appointments, generally as a less costly and more accessible alternative.

But this country has an increasingly urgent primary care crisis, with 50% of GPs planning to retire by 2035 - and Telehealth is just another tool to get more patients seen as GPs leave the workforce. 

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Whether you're getting into a good workout routine for the first time, or you've been at it for a while - the niggling thought of avoiding an injury will be in the back of your mind. 

You don't want to hesitate while exercising - that could actually make things worse - but you also don't want to risk an injury that will put your routine in jeopardy. 

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You may have heard the suggestion that you should train for your body type, that your workout routine should depend on whether you have an ecto, meso, or endomorph body. 

Is it true? Do different body types have different exercise needs? 

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It's common to come up with a myriad of excuses as to why you can't go to the gym a few times a week, why you can't make a balanced meal instead of eating out, the list goes on. 

Quite honestly, almost anyone can spare 15 minutes out of the day to go for a walk or run, but instead we'll spend 30 minutes trying to come up with a good reason not to. 

All too often, we tend to stand in our own way when it comes to improving our health or fitness. But why? And how do we stop it from happening? 

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We've seen the data - the wait to get mental health or addiction support is getting lower and the system seems to be improving. 

But the system is still under immense pressure, and too many people will have a story about being let down by those who were meant to help them or family, but why? 

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Getting fit and healthy is just about throwing on your running shoes and making a salad. 

The key to sticking with a workout routine, is finding the right sort of exercise for you so that you don't get sick of it. 

We've seen another wave of fitness trends recently, with Hyrox gaining popularity, 75 Hard, and cold plunges among others. 

We'll often overlook these as just being the current thing, maybe even a fad that will boost your dopamine for a week or two before fading into the abyss of the Ab Roller and other 'As Seen On TV' trends. 

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There's a fairly universal amount of food people should be eating every day. 

It varies based on things like age and height - but for the most part, most adults should be aiming for a certain number of calories and macros. 

But when you start getting a bit more active, working out more regularly or making changes to a sedentary lifestyle, you'll find yourself feeling more hungry, more often.

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A GP is often the first port of call when you're feeling under the weather, but how do you choose the right one?

Dr Bryan Betty joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what to keep an eye out for, what to avoid, and whether or not you should do some internet research to help solve your illnesses.

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Whether you've joined a gym, started going for a run a few times a week, or adding a swim or cycle to your existining routine - there will be things everyone should be looking out for and keeping in mind to stay on track. 

For a new routine to stick, you'll need to start in a specific way to make sure you're not wearing yourself out before you've even really started. 

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While a lot of people will be running around doing some last minute shopping for presents - they'll also be working out what to put on the table.

But as Kiwis, we waste almost as much as we eat.

A survey by Love Food Hate Waste NZ found that binned leftovers made up 42% of food waste across the holiday season, and too-much cooked food making up a further 26.1%.

Chef Allyson Gofton joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the less-wasteful alternatives to staple Christmas dishes.

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We all know how damaging loud or constant sounds can be to our hearing - but there are a lot of factors that can impact hearing that most of us would never consider. 

Things like smoking - even secondhand smoke, cold wind, too much water - countless things, most of which we'd hardly consider to be dangerous.

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When it comes to improving our health, most of us know what we should be doing - eating better, moving more, sleeping well - but there is a good chance we might fail if we don't understand why we're doing it.  

What does long-lasting motivation look like? And what sort of motivation should we avoid to give us the best chance of staying on track?

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Health seems to be overcomplicated these days - but does it really need to be? 

Everywhere you look you see another kind of diet, another 'must-have' exercise machine, a drink that can replace a meal, or a new gym programme that promises to finally solve all your problems. 

But truly, could the foundation of good health be as simple as a daily walk and eating whole foods? Why do so many people overlook what seem to be the staples of good health, instead going for expensive trends? 

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It seems like everyone is protein obsessed at the moment. 

They're buying the special protein yoghurt, making cottage cheese breads and cakes, even protein ice cream. 

It almost feels like just another one of those things that we think are really important for a little while, before we move onto the next thing. 

Of course protein is important, but do we really need more than we'd get in a basic, balanced diet?

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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? 

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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? 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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... 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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? 

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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?

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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. 

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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? 

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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... 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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Tim Beveridge is joined by Dr Libby Weaver to discuss nutrients and stress levels. 

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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?

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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? 

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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?

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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?

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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? 

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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. 

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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. 

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Menopause is one of the most natural things a woman can go through, so why is it so taboo to speak about? 

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Training methods, core strength, and footwear. 

Biomechanist Greg Pain joins to discuss how the way people move impacts their results. 

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Dr John Cameron joins The Weekend Collective to discuss more effective pain management methods. 

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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. 

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Kate Hall from Ethically Kate joins to discuss living an ethical and sustainable life. 

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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?

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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.

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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. 

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Health and wellness coach Kent Johns joins to discuss the important of variety in workouts. 

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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. 

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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? 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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Home workouts, gym, or a personal trainer - which is more effective?

Alex Flint is a personal trainer at Body Torque joins with the answer. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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With the start of spring comes copious amounts of pollen, but Dr John Cameron is here to help you avoid seasonal allergies. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Kent Johns joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to share how you can take care of yourself, and the best workout routine. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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