The Health Hub

Bowel cancer rates are rising among New Zealanders under 50 years old, driving calls for an even lower screening age. Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge to discuss who should screen for what and when. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something is going wrong for young people between the ages of 15 and 24 in the UK, across Europe, the US and Australia, as Oxford Universities World Happiness Report sounds alarm about the welfare of young people. The report shows that young adults are being hit from all sides by a toxic combination of government policy, a housing affordability crisis, stagnating wages, and a hig

The London Marathon took place on April 21, and a record number of runners were using carbon-fibre shoes. How important is it to have the best sporting equipment? Can you make do with the basics? Sports Biomechanist Greg Pain joins The Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ABOVESee 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 u

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 ABOVESee 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

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.