The Health Hub

It's diabetes action month, and in New Zealand an estimate 48.6 out of 1000 people suffer from diabetes, and that number is rising.  Diabetes also carries a stigma that it's caused by over-eating. But many genetic issues come in to play as well. So what can we do about it? How do you spot the early warning signs?  GP Bryan Betty joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the details of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often should you exercise? If you're hitting the gym daily, you could be doing more harm than good. But if you go every now and then, are you making any progress? Is it better to go hard a couple days a week then rest, or do little exercises each day? Speaking of rest, how much do you actually need?  Body Torque Gym Founder Alex Flint joins Tim Beveridge to answer your workout questions.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people are aware of their Osteoporosis, some aren't and might chalk it up to an annoying pain rather than a long-term medical issue. So how do you know which is which? And if you think you have it, who's the first person you should go see? Is it something the GP can handle, or should you head straight for a physio or someone who specialises in bone health? 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.

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