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  • Dr. John Cameron: There are many signs to detect cancer early

    October 11, 2026 · 41 min

    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…

  • Claire Turnbull: Food doesn't have to be complicated

    October 4, 2026 · 41 min

    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…

  • Alex Flint: Keeping fit as you age

    September 27, 2026 · 39 min

    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…

  • Julia Sekula: Too much of one thing is never good

    September 20, 2026 · 41 min

    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…

  • Dr. John Cameron: What can you do to dodge the flu?

    September 13, 2026 · 41 min

    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…

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  • Greg Pain: Is it normal for one side of your body to be stronger than the other?

    September 6, 2026 · 40 min

    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…

  • Dr. Michel Neef: How do we future-proof our hearing?

    August 30, 2026 · 41 min

    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…

  • Claire Turnbull: Managing Director of Mission Nutrition on the most important meal of the day

    August 23, 2026 · 36 min

    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…

  • Bryan Betty: Is the clinic or the GP more important?

    August 16, 2026 · 41 min

    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…

  • Rob Knight: How screens have changed our muscle structure

    August 9, 2026 · 39 min

    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…

  • Greg Pain: When do you need to start thinking about bone health?

    August 2, 2026 · 40 min

    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…

  • Martin Hawes: The good, the bad, and the ugly of debt

    July 26, 2026 · 42 min

    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…

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About the show

Live well and live long with Newstalk ZB ‘s Health Hub.Tapping into New Zealand’s leading practitioners, the Health Hub explores all you need to know about food, sleep, health, fitness and mental wellbeing. Live life to the full and add good vibes to your day with the Health Hub.