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

We've seen the data - the wait to get mental health or addiction support is getting lower and the system seems to be improving.  But the system is still under immense pressure, and too many people will have a story about being let down by those who were meant to help them or family, but why?  LIS…

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

Getting fit and healthy is just about throwing on your running shoes and making a salad.  The key to sticking with a workout routine, is finding the right sort of exercise for you so that you don't get sick of it.  We've seen another wave of fitness trends recently, with Hyrox gaining popularity,…

Claire Turnbull: More exercise doesn't mean more food

There's a fairly universal amount of food people should be eating every day.  It varies based on things like age and height - but for the most part, most adults should be aiming for a certain number of calories and macros.  But when you start getting a bit more active, working out more regularly …

Dr. Bryan Betty: How to choose the right GP

A GP is often the first port of call when you're feeling under the weather, but how do you choose the right one? Dr Bryan Betty joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what to keep an eye out for, what to avoid, and whether or not you should do some internet research to help solve your illnesses. LISTEN A…

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

Whether you've joined a gym, started going for a run a few times a week, or adding a swim or cycle to your existining routine - there will be things everyone should be looking out for and keeping in mind to stay on track.  For a new routine to stick, you'll need to start in a specific way to make …

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

While a lot of people will be running around doing some last minute shopping for presents - they'll also be working out what to put on the table. But as Kiwis, we waste almost as much as we eat. A survey by Love Food Hate Waste NZ found that binned leftovers made up 42% of food waste across the h…

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

We all know how damaging loud or constant sounds can be to our hearing - but there are a lot of factors that can impact hearing that most of us would never consider.  Things like smoking - even secondhand smoke, cold wind, too much water - countless things, most of which we'd hardly consider to be…

David Letele: Finding the right kind of motivation

When it comes to improving our health, most of us know what we should be doing - eating better, moving more, sleeping well - but there is a good chance we might fail if we don't understand why we're doing it.   What does long-lasting motivation look like? And what sort of motivation should we avoi…

Alex Flint: We're overcomplicating our health

Health seems to be overcomplicated these days - but does it really need to be?  Everywhere you look you see another kind of diet, another 'must-have' exercise machine, a drink that can replace a meal, or a new gym programme that promises to finally solve all your problems.  But truly, could the f…

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

It seems like everyone is protein obsessed at the moment.  They're buying the special protein yoghurt, making cottage cheese breads and cakes, even protein ice cream.  It almost feels like just another one of those things that we think are really important for a little while, before we move onto …