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The Health Hub — 338 episodes

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

Rob Knight: How screens have changed our muscle structure

6

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

7

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

8

Allyson Gofton: Supermarkets vs specialists

9

Claire Turnbull: What fruits and veg should you keep an eye out for in winter?

10

Alex Flint: How do you stay fit after 40?

11

Dr Michel Neeff: Hearing loss is totally preventable with better awareness

12

Dr John Cameron: Regular check ups with your GP are crucial

13

Alex Bartle: Bad sleep can be tied to life-shortening conditions

14

Gordon Walker: Being fit looks different for everyone

15

Allyson Gofton: Soup is the secret for nutrition on a dime

16

Dr Michel Neeff: 'Normal' symptoms that could actually be hearing loss

17

Greg Pain: You're more likely to get injured in winter

18

Claire Turnbull: Why your GP won't give you nutrition advice

19

Rob Knight: Warming up isn't enough to avoid injury

20

Dr Alex Bartle: Most people are ruining their own sleep

21

Allyson Gofton: Chef discusses health benefits of a seasonal diet

22

Dr Bryan Betty: Should patients be using Chat GPT?

23

Dr John Cameron: The divide between Telehealth and face-to-face appointments

24

Greg Pain: Avoiding injuries before they happen

25

Alex Flint: Training for your body type

26

David Letele: Why are we always getting in our own way when we're getting healthy?

27

Matt Doocey: We've come a long way with mental health

28

Kent Johns: Could a fad be what you need to get back into exercise?

29

Claire Turnbull: More exercise doesn't mean more food

30

Dr. Bryan Betty: How to choose the right GP

31

Greg Pain: Don't let your motivation kill your motivation

32

Allyson Gofton: Chef discusses how to feed the family without leaving waste

33

Dr Michel Neeff: The countless thing that harm your hearing - and it's not noise

34

David Letele: Finding the right kind of motivation

35

Alex Flint: We're overcomplicating our health

36

John Cameron: Eat as much cholesterol as you'd like

37

Alex Bartle: You'll need to lower your core temperature this summer

38

Kent Johns: It's not to late to work on your summer body

39

Matt Doocey: "People want a bipartisan approach to mental health"

40

Greg Pain: The things you can do to avoid injuries

41

Dr Bryan Betty: Taking preventative steps for better future health

42

Alex Flint: Exerising just isn't enough for weight loss

43

Clare Turnbull: Nutritionist talks the importance of good diet for mental health

44

David Letele: You just have to start

45

Dr Michel Neeff: We're too casual about our hearing

46

Allyson Gofton: Maintaining a healthy diet with a busy life

47

Greg Pain: It's okay to slouch, as long as you're moving

48

Kyle MacDonald: Do you need a therapist or just a friend?

49

Kent Johns: It's not about losing the weight, it's about habits

50

John Cowan: We need a reality check for our alcohol problem

51

Sir Ashley Bloomfield: Children face many barriers in healthcare

52

Dr Sola Freeman: Menopausal women deserve more support

53

Dr Michel Neeff: It's not just loud sounds ruining your hearing

54

Greg Pain: Maintaining your bone health as you age

55

Dr Andy Johnston: Immunotherapy is the future of cancer treatment

56

Claire Turnbull: Fibre and sleep are keys to a strong diet

57

Kent Johns: Finding the time to exercise isn't as daunting as it seems

58

Caitlin Fris: Bladder leakage is nothing to be ashamed about

59

Dr John Cameron: Alcohol isn't the root problem

60

Dr Libby Weaver: You're not getting enough nutrients

61

Greg Pain: How hard is too hard when pushing yourself in a workout?

62

Kyle MacDonald: We need better allocation of mental health funding

63

Alex Flint: Exercises for longevity

64

Claire Turnbull: Not all supplements were created equal

65

Dr John Cameron: Skinny people have heart attacks too

66

Dr Mark Williams: Devices are ruining your sleep

67

"I'm hopeful": Sir Ashley Bloomfield on the future of health in New Zealand

68

Niki Bezzant: It's time to stop the taboo of menopause

69

Greg Pain: Core strength is key

70

Dr John Cameron: "We don't know how paracetamol works"

71

Alex Flint: You don't need 10,000 steps a day

72

Ethically Kate: How ethics fit into your health

73

Dr Alex Bartle: Stop tracking your sleep

74

Greg Pain: Best and worst exercise trends

75

Ganesh Raj: Getting over convenience food

76

Kent Johns: Maintaining a routine

77

Dr John Cameron: "If you're taking a blood test, you should already know the result"

78

David Letele: You have to want it to get it

79

Allyson Gofton: Preparing for a delicious Christmas day

80

Dr Alex Bartle: How can we fix bad sleeping habits?

81

Greg Pain: If running is so natural - why are injuries so common?

82

Alex Flint: When is it time to get a personal trainer?

83

Dr John Cameron: Advocating for yourself with your GP

84

Kyle MacDonald: Staying social after 65

85

Kent Johns: Beating the end of year burnout

86

Greg Pain: The right and wrong way to recover after a marathon

87

Ganesh Raj: Stretching your food to last longer

88

Dr John Cameron: Training yourself out of an allergy

89

Alex Bartle: How to sleep long and well

90

Claire Turnbull: Making a sustainable change to your eating habits

91

Kent Johns: Taking care of yourself

92

Jude Walters: Maintaining brain health

93

Dougal Sutherland: The epidemic of self-diagnosing ADHD

94

Dr John Cameron: "55% of GPs are due to retire within 10 years"

95

Greg Pain: Exercise gadgets are a no-go

96

Alex Flint: Forming a healthy lifestyle you won't give up on

97

Sir Bill Denny: Where do Daffodil Day donations go?

98

Greg McPherson: The science of ageing

99

Kent Johns: There is a wrong way to set goals

100

Claire Turnbull: Do vitamins really work?

101

Psychotherapist on the five stages of grief

102

Dr John Cameron: How to start that hard conversation with an ageing loved one

103

Greg Pain: What do we know about osteoporosis?

104

Lesleigh Smith: Tips to reduce hearing loss

105

Kyle MacDonald: Unpacking the rise in adult ADHD diagnoses

106

Dr Alex Bartle: Sleeping pills - do they really work?

107

Ganesh Raj: Eat Well for Less Host on how to get people eating healthier

108

Dr John Cameron: Bowel cancer screening - who should screen for what and when?

109

Kyle Macdonald: Young people hit from all sides driving down welfare

110

Greg Pain: High tech sports equipment v making do with the basics

111

Kent Johns: Connections between stress and weight gain

112

Dr Alex Bartle: Do supplements help with healthy sleep?

113

Dr John Cameron: When does dieting become an issue?

114

Hannah Eriksen: How important is breakfast?

115

Greg Pain: Key tips for a successful running regime

116

Jude Walter: How to stop on top of your brain health

117

Kent Johns: Continuing strength training as you age

118

Lesleigh Smith: Raising awareness this World Hearing Day

119

Claire Turnball: Do Calories Influence Your Food Consumption?

120

Dr John Cameron: Why self examination is important for health

121

Kyle MacDonald: Mental health and the impact on behaviour

122

Kyle MacDonald: Coping with loneliness over the Christmas season

123

Dr Alex Bartle: Tips and tricks to work around sleep apnoea

124

Niki Bezzant: How to separate facts from marketing nonsense on women's health

125

Ganesh Raj: Is plant based food worth the hype?

126

Kent Johns: Why do people run marathons?

127

Greg Pain: Getting ready for marathon season

128

Clair Turnbull: What makes ultra-processed foods so addictive?

129

Kyle MacDonald: Psychotherapist on how do you make the decision to end a relationship

130

Dr John Cameron: How long does it take your body to adjust to daylight saving?

131

Niki Bezzant: Relationship heartbreak cures

132

Dr Alex Bartle: Sleep apnoea and improving your sleep

133

Daniel McGowan: How many people are affected by Parkinson's disease?

134

Dr John Cameron: Keeping up with your vaccines

135

Dr John Cameron: The importance of keeping up with vaccinations as you age

136

Niki Bezzant: Staying healthy as you get older

137

Kyle MacDonald: Sh*t Happens - how to cheer yourself up and react to stress

138

Kent Johns: Maintaining motivation in the face of injuries (1)

139

Greg Pain: Are you breathing properly when you exercise?

140

Claire Turnball: Secret culinary aphrodisiacs

141

Libby Weaver: Are you getting enough nutrients?

142

Dr John Cameron: Consultations - in person or online?

143

Kent Johns: How to talk about mental health with your mates

144

Greg Pain: How to prepare for a marathon

145

Claire Turnball: Does your diet need to change as you get older?

146

Kyle MacDonald: How to deal with the winter blues

147

Brain Fit's Jude Walter on the impact socialising with your co-workers

148

Dr Bryan Betty: Covid lockdowns and pharmaceutical ads

149

Kent Johns: Health consultant on staying motivated during winter

150

Greg Pain: Applied biomechanist on preventing injuries

151

Dr. John Cameron: Vaccination Q&A

152

Niki Bezzant: speaker and author on separating menopause fact from fiction

153

Kyle MacDonald: psychotherapist explains achieving happiness and life satisfaction

154

Ganesh Raj: celebrity chef on the best meals to cook for date night

155

Kent Johns: health coach on keeping active while struggling with depression

156

Dr John Cameron: How can we fix the medical labour shortage?

157

Dr Libby Weaver: nutritional biochemist on cutting back sugar cravings

158

Kent Johns: health coach on the debate surrounding 'The Whale' and obesity

159

Claire Turnbull: nutritionist on finding the right weight loss method

160

Kent Johns: Health Coach on finding motivation to exercise

161

Health Hub: Dr. John Cameron on whether you'd like to know if you had increased chance of being diagnosed with a disease

162

Kyle MacDonald: Mind Matters psychotherapist on the price of getting counselling

163

Jenny Hale: parenting coach on being firm but kind with children

164

Philip Walsh: Taking care of our kids eye health

165

Ian Russell: Keeping your eyes safe this summer

166

Kyle MacDonald: Is everyone angrier and more stressed?

167

Specsavers Optometrist David Aldridge: Women's Eye Health

168

Dr John Cameron: I know about pain, I've had 6 or 7 kidney stones

169

Dr Clare Halford: Medicinal Cannabis 101

170

Specsavers optometrist Karthigan Param: 51% of tradies are putting their eyesight at risk

171

Sleep Expert Dr Alex Bartle: Journalling before bed, a counselling session with paper to sleep well

172

Greg Pain: Running and back pain

173

Dr John Cameron: How to prepare for Omicron

174

Ganesh Raj: How to do Christmas catering

175

Dr John Cameron: How to fix a hangover

176

Celeste Raisbeck: Medicines and side effects on your eyesight

177

Ruud Kleinpaste: How to make a healthy garden

178

Claire Turnbull: Milk and the benefits of dairy alternatives

179

Greg Pain: How music affects your running

180

Karthi Param: The effects of digital eye strain and blue light

181

Kent Johns: How to rebound from burnout

182

John Cameron: Why some people are still vaccine hesitant

183

Tania Clifton-Smith: How can we breathe better?

184

David Aldridge: What effect does diabetes have on your eyesight?

185

Claire Turnbull: Can fast food be healthy?

186

Dr Alex Bartle: Helping you get to sleep

187

Dr Mataroria Lyndon: Getting as many vaccinated as possible is key

188

Ian Russell: All things eyesight

189

Kent Johns: Running, and a lot of it

190

Dr John Cameron: All about the Covid-19 vaccine

191

Claire Turnbull: Good foods for snacking on

192

Jude Walter: Ways to look after your brain

193

Kyle MacDonald: Do happy people still need therapy?

194

The Health Hub - Greg Pain

195

The Health Hub - Kent Johns

196

Dr Alex Bartle: Why can't I sleep?

197

Dr John Cameron: Understanding the variants of Covid-19

198

Claire Turnbull: Radical ways of losing weight

199

Kent Johns: Will we actually become smokefree by 2025?

200

Asthma NZ CEO: Our healthy homes standards aren't good enough!

201

Dr Libby Weaver: What to look for when choosing supplements?

202

Greg Pain: How to run like a champ

203

Kent Johns: The big booze experiment

204

Graeme Muller: The best health apps!

205

Dr Alex Bartle: The perfect temperature to sleep at!

206

Mike King: The overactive inner critic is causing huge problems!

207

Dave Letele: Should we call out people for being overweight?

208

Kent Johns: Do we have the right approach to becoming Smokefree?

209

Claire Turnbull: Why are meat alternatives so gross?

210

Stacey Tremain: When pets become an unhealthy obsession

211

Dr John Cameron: is UFC too violent for free to air TV?

212

Jude Walter: Keeping your memory sharp!

213

Dr Alex Bartle: Getting to sleep more easily

214

Helen Petousis-Harris: Everything you need to know about the Covid vaccine!

215

Jude Walter: How to improve your memory?

216

Dr John Cameron: Dealing with fertility issues

217

Kyle MacDonald: Why don't couples get married as much as they used to?

218

Kent Johns: Getting your work life balance sorted!

219

Allyson Gofton: The perfect Christmas table!

220

Claire Turnbull: Are microwave meals actually okay for you?

221

Kyle MacDonald: Should we be pill testing at festivals?

222

Kent Johns: Is F45 worth the hype?

223

Dr Alex Bartle: How to cope with shift work?

224

Dr John Cameron: How successful will Covid-19 vaccines be?

225

Claire Turnbull: The rise of online food shopping

226

Kyle MacDonald: Have we lost the art of conversation?

227

Kent Johns: Should the Government implement a sugar tax?

228

Dr John Cameron: Dealing with misdiagnosis

229

Professor Tim Dare: Understanding the Euthanasia bill

230

Dr John Cameron: Why have people stopped going to the dentist?

231

Dr Alex Bartle: Partners sleeping in separate rooms

232

Claire Turnbull: Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?

233

Chris Wilkins: What is actually in the cannabis referendum?

234

Dr Siouxsie Wiles: This is not just the flu!

235

Kyle MacDonald: Angry social sport!

236

Dr John Cameron: Why aren't we doing more Covid tests?

237

Nikki Hart: Why are men letting their health slip?

238

Dr Alex Bartle: Having a good nights sleep

239

Claire Turnbull: Boosting your immunity for winter

240

Kyle MacDonald: End of Life Choice Bill

241

Dr John Cameron - General Health

242

Nikki Hart: Stop wasting so much food!

243

Dr Frances Pitsilis: Will we have a deaf generation?

244

Nic Gill: Different exercise for different body types & ages

245

Kyle MacDonald: Loneliness in lockdown

246

Dr John Cameron on getting a WOF for your body

247

Jude Walter: Experiencing memory loss at a young age?

248

Dr Siouxsie Wiles: We're not ready for Level 2 yet

249

Nikki Hart: Do we have an issue with takeaways in NZ?

250

Dr John Cameron: The rise of doctor Google during lockdown

251

Dr Siouxsie Wiles: Are we heading into level 3?

252

Dr Alex Bartle: How to sleep during COVID-19?

253

Kyle MacDonald: Should alcohol be an essential service?

254

Dr John Cameron: Is supermarket shopping actually safe?

255

Claire Turnbull: How reliable are the Health Star ratings?

256

Dr Siouxsie Wiles: Everything you need to know about Coronavirus

257

Gabriel Tan: How to fix recurring injuries?

258

Jacqui Maguire: How to break bad habits?

259

Dr Helen Petousis Harris: Debunking misinformation around vaccinations

260

Dr John Cameron: Are we over medicating on painkillers?

261

Claire Turnbull: Are organic foods just a money maker?

262

Dr Frances Pitsilis: Dealing with arthritis

263

Kyle MacDonald: Does cannabis affect mental health?

264

Brett McGregor: Dealing with food allergies over Christmas

265

Claire Turnbull: What harm are takeaways doing to us?

266

Janet Thompson: How to tell someone they have a drinking problem?

267

Dr John Cameron: How to get rid of Moobs?

268

Dr Frances Pitsilis: Can you be both fat and fit?

269

Annabel Langbein: Are best before dates actually accurate?

270

Claire Turnbull: Just how bad are artificial sweeteners?

271

Dr John Cameron: Fake tan, sweating and body hair!

272

Jude Walter: Is Google making us stupid?

273

Dr Alex Bartle: Snoring can kill relationships!

274

Dr Frances Pitsilis: Is there any point learning CPR?

275

Dr John Cameron: The truth behind vaping?

276

Nikki Hart: What's up with this meat-free meat?

277

Dr Alex Bartle: Are sleeping pills actually okay?

278

Claire Turnbull: Should kids be put on Weight Watchers new diet?

279

Dr Frances Pitsilis: The placebo effect can actually work

280

Rachel Grunwell: How being clean affects your mental health

281

Dave Letele: How i lost 110kg and kept it off

282

Margo Regan: Best ways to cut back on your drinking

283

Claire Turnbull: Pregnancy cravings

284

Vanessa Baxter: How to get mums back into the workforce

285

Art and Matilda Green on the benefits of paleo diets

286

Peter Hillary: Pushing yourself beyond your limits

287

Jake Bailey: Dealing with a terminal illness

288

Brett McGregor: Changing your taste palate

289

Dr Abhi Charukonda: Vasectomys – Are they a good choice for men to undertake?

290

Jude Walter: How to combat Alzheimer’s and Dementia

291

All Blacks conditioning coach on how to lose fat!

292

Dr Roderick Mulgan: Kids should be playing contact sport!

293

Rachel Grunwell: Kiwis are too lazy to cook!

294

Tony Jones: Can you actually find true love online?

295

Lance Burdett: How to deal with hostile situations?

296

Rod Dixon: Why running isn't boring

297

Claire Turnbull: How the heck do you sleep without pills?

298

Dr Julie Bhosale: The health of new mums

299

Tony Jones: Is Netflix affecting your marriage?

300

How to avoid junk food at the supermarket

301

Dr Wiremu Manai talks kids and technology

302

Rachel Hunter talks meditation and well-being

303

Alex Bartle: How can we get a good nights sleep?

304

Health Hub - Tim “Wellson” hits Nutritionist Nikki Hart with his big news of 2019: he’s gone sugar free

305

Health and Wellness: Chelsea Winter Christmas special

306

Murderer turned life coach Paul Wood looks back on his turbulent life

307

Simon Gault: How to manage those sugar cravings?

308

Dr Libby: How to combat the fear of balding?

309

Claire Turnbull: Are energy drinks okay in moderation?

310

Men urged to put their health first

311

Mikki Williden: How healthy are milk alternatives?

312

Jehan Casinder: Should porn be treated as a health crisis?

313

Mike Angove: Headgear does not prevent concussions in boxing

314

Nick Honeyman: Is free range chicken worth the cost?

315

Annabel Langbein: We should care where our food comes from!

316

Dr Frances Pitsilis: Workplace bully is rampant!

317

Claire Robbie: Can you socialise without a drink in hand?

318

Nikki Hart: Should we be promoting plus size models?

319

Claire Turnbull: Can you tell people about their odour?

320

Health and Wellness: Is it irresponsible to bring up children vegan?

321

Phil Clemas: Do men really battle body image?

322

Dr Libby: Is coconut oil poison?

323

Dr Frances Pitsilis: How have you managed snoring?

324

Dr Frances Pitsilis: How to get the most sleep possible?

325

Dr Grant Schofield: The benefits of fasting

326

Nikki Hart: What's wrong with artificial sweeteners?

327

Erin O'Hara: Why are we so anxious?

328

Claire Turnbull: How do you keep your mind active?

329

Erin O'Hara: How have you been affected by concussions?

330

Lee Anne Wann: Is healthy eating too expensive?

331

Health and Wellness: How hard was it giving up alcohol?

332

Health and Wellness: Why is gut health so critical to overall health?

333

Health and Wellness: Should Netflix screen Paleo Pete's documentary?

334

Health and Wellness: Should confectionery be removed from the checkout?

335

​Dr Francis Pitsilis: Should you be swapping pesticides for organic alternatives?

336

Adrian Feasey: How to keep the home warm and dry this winter

337

Jay Harrison: Combating the diabetes epidemic

338

Is bacon linked to cancer?