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Sleeping's something we value more and more as we get older, but when we stay out at night, only getting a few hours of bed-time, how much damage are we doing? It becomes a tougher issue for some with doing unusual work hours, children keeping them up, or health conditions. So what can we do get the best rest for our body? How important is good sleep? Dr Alex Bartle from Sleep Well Clinic joins Tim Beveridge now for the Health Hub... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There seems to be many health advisories about what we can stop or start to reduce the risk of cancer, and there's always a push for earlier cancer screenings when elections come about. National wants to lower the bowel screen age, extend breast screening, and make cervical screening free. But something like cancer can often run in the family, so how much risk can we actually mitigate through healthy-living choice? What signs should we look for? General Practitioner Dr. John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge for the Health Hub to discuss... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eating a proper diet can feel a bit complex at times, with different people needing different nutrients, and having different health goals.  So, what are the key items we should be eating? What makes sugar found in fruits different? How much protien is too much protien? Can we have too many eggs? And, how does our body's needs change as we age? Nutritionist Claire Turnbull joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of people and devices in our ears giving us, often conflicting, advice on fitness and wellness.  Today, Body Torque founder Alex Flint helped us take a look at what being fit actually looks like for a 40+ year old, and when you should stop paying attention to the numbers on your smart watch.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calorie deficits and macros seem like the latest buzz in the world of fitness. Essentially it's just dieting and eating well. But looking at it differently, it's a balancing act of eating less, yet eating better. In the age of Social Media, that's drinking more protein shakes and smoothies, eating more steaks, chicken, eggs and cutting carbs. That's a bit of a shift from the days body-builders bulking up on tuna and rice, or chicken and broccoli - but the focus on keeping up protein is still relevant today. Joining Tim Beveridge to unpack the shifting landscape of diets: Dietician and Head Of Nutrition for Beef + Lamb, Julie Sekula. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flu season is running rampant, and there's a lot of conflicting information out there.  Do you go to the doctor as soon as something's off, or should you hold off to avoid clogging up the hospitals? Do you take your rest immediately, or soldier on and avoid restless days at home? Dr. John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge on the Health Hub to discuss what you should do when you catch the flu.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.