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…

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

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 N…

Claire Turnbull: Managing Director of Mission Nutrition on the most important meal of the day

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 sna…

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

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…

Rob Knight: How screens have changed our muscle structure

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 Hu…

Greg Pain: When do you need to start thinking about bone health?

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 …

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

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 ABOVE 

Allyson Gofton: Supermarkets vs specialists

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 c…

Claire Turnbull: What fruits and veg should you keep an eye out for in winter?

Weight loss drugs are the new meds taking the world by storm. But if 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 - bu…

Alex Flint: How do you stay fit after 40?

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 so…