253 episodes
The Health Hub Newstalk ZB
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- Health & Fitness
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4.7 • 3 Ratings
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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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Dr Alex Bartle: Do supplements help with healthy sleep?
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 us to give us his thoughts.
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Dr John Cameron: When does dieting become an issue?
Is there such a thing as the "optimal weight?" When does dieting become disordered eating?
Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge with the answers.
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Hannah Eriksen: How important is breakfast?
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.
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Greg Pain: Key tips for a successful running regime
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.
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Jude Walter: How to stop on top of your brain health
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.
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Kent Johns: Continuing strength training as you age
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.
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