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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.

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40:36

Claire Turnbull: Food doesn't have to be complicated

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2026/10/04

There's a lot of buzzwords being thrown around in the health-space these days - especially when it comes to diets. There's stuff like macros, calorie-deficits, creatine, protein, intermittent-fasting, clean-eating, super-foods, detox, and the list goes on... So what's the stuff we should actually consider implementing? What are the products worth the premium, and what might be a bit of a marketing gimmick? What should we be eating, and how can we keep those cheat-meals manageable to burn off

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38:47

Alex Flint: Keeping fit as you age

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2026/09/27

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:36

Julia Sekula: Too much of one thing is never good

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2026/09/20

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

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40:35

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

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2026/09/13

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:53

Greg Pain: Is it normal for one side of your body to...

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2026/09/06

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:48

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

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2026/08/30

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:08

Claire Turnbull: Managing Director of Mission...

The Health Hub ·

2026/08/23

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:48

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

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2026/08/16

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:55

Rob Knight: How screens have changed our muscle...

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2026/08/09

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:31

Greg Pain: When do you need to start thinking about...

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2026/08/02

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:46

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

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2026/07/26

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:01

Allyson Gofton: Supermarkets vs specialists

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2026/07/26

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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40:48

Claire Turnbull: What fruits and veg should you keep...

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2026/07/19

Weight loss drugs are the new meds taking the world by storm. Butif 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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:33

Alex Flint: How do you stay fit after 40?

The Health Hub ·

2026/07/12

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. LISTEN ABOVESee

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41:03

Dr Michel Neeff: Hearing loss is totally preventable...

The Health Hub ·

2026/06/28

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

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40:20

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

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2026/06/22

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:30

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

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2026/06/07

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

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39:56

Gordon Walker: Being fit looks different for everyone

The Health Hub ·

2026/05/31

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

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39:21

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

The Health Hub ·

2026/05/24

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:01

Dr Michel Neeff: 'Normal' symptoms that could...

The Health Hub ·

2026/05/10

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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