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The Health Hub

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Hearing Loss
Mental Health
Weight Loss
Greg Pain
Nutrition
Food and Cooking
Exercise
Sleep
Alcohol
Circadian Rhythm
Auckland, New Zealand
Cochlear Implant
Cochlear Implants
Soup
Sleep Hygiene
Christmas In New Zealand
Running
Butterbean Motivation
Body Types

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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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,... more

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 Ti... more

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 mean... more

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 d... more

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Recent Guests

Michel Neef
ENT surgeon and hearing specialist
ENT surgery/HEAR program (as introduced)
Episode: Dr Michel Neeff: Hearing loss is totally preventable with better awareness
Alex Bartle
Sleep expert and director of Sleep Well Clinic
Sleep Well Clinic
Episode: Alex Bartle: Bad sleep can be tied to life-shortening conditions
Gordon Walker
New Zealand's celebrated high performance coach, coach of Dame Lisa Carrington, Coast to Coast multiple winner
Coach/Trainer
Episode: Gordon Walker: Being fit looks different for everyone
Dr. Michel Neeff
ENT specialist with a specific interest in hearing and hearing loss
ENT specialist
Episode: Dr Michel Neeff: 'Normal' symptoms that could actually be hearing loss
Claire Turnbull
Nutritionist
Independent nutritionist, ClaireTurnbull.co.nz
Episode: Claire Turnbull: Why your GP won't give you nutrition advice
Rob Knight
Physiotherapist for The Breakers; interest in adolescent physiotherapy health
The Breakers
Episode: Rob Knight: Warming up isn't enough to avoid injury
Allyson Gofton
Food writer and cookbook author, seasonal cooking advocate
Independent
Episode: Allyson Gofton: Chef discusses health benefits of a seasonal diet
Dr. Bryan Betty
GP
General Practitioner, The Health Hub guest
Episode: Dr Bryan Betty: Should patients be using Chat GPT?
John Cameron
General Practitioner, specialist generalist
Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (fellow)
Episode: Dr John Cameron: The divide between Telehealth and face-to-face appointments

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Tim Beveridge
Host of The Weekend Collective / Health Hub segment on Newstalk ZB; frequently anchors discussions on health, fitness, sleep, and wellness for a NZ audience.

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Alex Flint: How do you stay fit after 40?
Q: What is resistance training and why is it important for people over 40?
Resistance training provides a stimulus that strengthens muscles, supports mobility, and contributes to metabolic health, reducing risks of diabetes and heart disease while supporting independence.
Dr Michel Neeff: It's not just loud sounds ruining your hearing
Q: Why is neonatal screening for hearing important?
Early neonatal screening allows for the rapid identification of profound hearing loss, enabling timely intervention such as cochlear implantation for suitable candidates, which dramatically improves language development and integration into mainstream settings.
Dr Michel Neeff: It's not just loud sounds ruining your hearing
Q: How do cochlear implants work and what is the typical user experience after activation?
A cochlear implant uses an internal electrode array around the auditory nerve paired with an external processor. Users may perceive the initial sound as unfamiliar or even unpleasant, but with consistent use over months, the brain learns to interpret the signals, and hearing can normalize to a functional level.
Dr Michel Neeff: It's not just loud sounds ruining your hearing
Q: What are the main risks associated with listening to loud sounds on consumer devices?
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds can damage the inner ear; specifically, exposure to around 85 decibels for eight hours or higher, and even louder levels like 110 decibels in devices, can cause hearing damage. Short bursts can be risky if the volume is high enough.
Kyle MacDonald: Do you need a therapist or just a friend?
Q: When do you know a friend needs more than just your support and might need professional help?
When their distress becomes persistent, significantly interferes with daily functioning, or involves safety concerns, it's appropriate to suggest professional help and possibly facilitate an initial appointment.

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The overall tone centers on practical health, fitness, sleep, nutrition, and mental wellbeing, with guest experts ranging from GPs and researchers to fitness coaches and nutritionists. Episodes frequently tackle everyday health decisions, from recognizing hearing loss and preventing injuries to interpreting sleep data, using AI in medicine, navigating telehealth, and choosing sustainable nutrition. A notable pattern is a strong emphasis on evidence-based guidance, actionable tips, and listener questions that surface real-world concerns about health management, prevention, and lifestyle changes. The show often features NZ-focused context, with guests and discussions that reflect local healthcare, sport, and dietary landscapes, making it a pr... more

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1. Michel Neef
2. Alex Bartle
3. Gordon Walker
4. Dr. Michel Neeff
5. Claire Turnbull
6. Rob Knight
7. Allyson Gofton
8. Dr. Bryan Betty

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