Dr. Bryan Betty: How can you stop diabetes?

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 ear…

Alex Flint: How much rest do you need after a workout?

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 actuall…

Greg Pain: The do's and dont's of Osteoporosis

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…

Dr Alex Bartle: There are many distractions stopping you from getting the best sleep

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 …

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

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 so…

Claire Turnbull: Food doesn't have to be complicated

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? …

Alex Flint: Keeping fit as you age

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 smar…

Julia Sekula: Too much of one thing is never good

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…

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

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…

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

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…