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Far too often patients will find themselves directing their GP on what tests they need done when everything continues coming back normal. 

Dr John Cameron joins to discuss how you can advocate for yourself in the doctor's office, and when it's time to seek a second opinion.

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A recent study by Age Concern found that 59% of Kiwis over the age of 65 had recently felt lonely or socially isolated. 

The CEO, Kevin Lamb, has said the health burden of loneliness is just as damaging as many chronic medical conditions.

But how can we catch it before it begins to spiral, and is there a way to avoid loneliness?

Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald joins The Weekend Collective. 

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As we enter the final stretch of the year, many people over-commit to different Christmas parties and productions. 

Health and well-being coach Kent Johns joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how to maintain your self-care over the busy festive season.

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As runners start their recovery routines following the Auckland Marathon this morning, sports biomechanist Greg Pain joins to explain the right and wrong way to recover. 

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The cost of living has definitely left it's mark on almost every aspect of kiwi lives recently. 

With the Government introducing a new school lunch meal plan, many parents are asking whether their home made lunches could be any cheaper. 

Food educator Ganesh Raj joins Tim Beveridge to explain how you can decrease the cost of school and office lunches. 

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With the start of spring comes copious amounts of pollen, but Dr John Cameron is here to help you avoid seasonal allergies. 

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Getting eight hours a night isn't enough, the quality of your sleep may be more important than the duration. 

Sleep expert Alex Bartle joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the variety of things that may be detrimental to your sleep. 

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Is going cold turkey or slow and steady a better method when making sustainable changes to your eating habits? 

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull joins Tim Beveridge to discuss this and more. 

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Kent Johns joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to share how you can take care of yourself, and the best workout routine. 

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Brain health is more than just crosswords and fish oil. 

Brainfit Coach Jude Walters joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what you can do to maintain and improve your brain health.

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With rising healthcare costs and months-long wait lists to see a psychiatrist, an increasing number of people are self-diagnosing with ADHD and other learning disorders. 

Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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With funding cuts and an increasing shortage of general practitioners, Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge to help you look after your minor ailments and avoid the doctor's office. 

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Smart watches and workout tracking apps aren't hard to come by these days, but are they really improving your workouts? 

Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. 

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Starting a diet or exercise routine is the easy part - making it sustainable and enjoyable enough to last more than a week is the challenge. 

Strength and conditioning coach Alex Flint joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to explain how you can start and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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August is the Cancer Society's biggest fundraising month, and Daffodil Day is fast approaching on Friday the 30th of August. 

Sir Bill Denny is a former Director of the Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre and has a long list of accolades. 

Bill joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss where the donations from Daffodil Day go, and all the latest in cancer drug research. 

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Greg McPherson is a globally recognised expert on healthy ageing. He has an abundance of knowledge in the science of ageing as well as current research being done on longevity. 

Greg joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss small changes you can make that will have a big impact on your quality of life. 

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Is there a right and wrong way to set goals? How do you maintain your health and fitness in a cost of living crisis? 

Tim Beveridge is joined by Kent Johns on The Weekend Collective to discuss all this and more. 

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Are vitamins boosting your health? Or are they just creating expensive waste product? How do you get rid of unhealthy cravings?

Nutritionist and founder of Mission Nutrition Claire Turnbull joins Tim Beveridge to discuss all this and more. 

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Sometimes five stages are just not enough to describe the process of grief. 

Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss how grief can look to different people. 

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Dr John Cameron joins Tyler Adams on The Weekend Collective to help with starting that hard conversation with your ageing relatives about needing to slow it down and look after themselves. 

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This week on the Health Hub, bioSPORT sports biomechanist discusses the realities of osteoporosis.

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Lesleigh from Triton Hearing joined the Weekend Collective to chat about the varying degrees of hearing loss - as well as what tips we have to prevent hearing loss.

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Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the rise in diagnosing adult ADHD.

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Sleep specialist Dr Alex Bartle joined the show to discuss sleeping supplements – whether its Melatonin, Magnesium, Sleep Drops, or Zopiclone — why they’re all the rage and do any of them really work?

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The Public Health Advisory Committee is calling for a national plan to fight the problem we have with food consumption and diets in New Zealand.

But can you actually lecture people into eating healthier?

Ganesh Raj from Eat Well For Less joins Tim Beveridge to share his insight.

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Bowel cancer rates are rising among New Zealanders under 50 years old, driving calls for an even lower screening age. 

Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge to discuss who should screen for what and when. 

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Something is going wrong for young people between the ages of 15 and 24 in the UK, across Europe, the US and Australia, as Oxford Universities World Happiness Report sounds alarm about the welfare of young people. 

The report shows that young adults are being hit from all sides by a toxic combination of government policy, a housing affordability crisis, stagnating wages, and a high cost of living. Plus, social media is believed to play a part in driving down self-esteem and robbing young people of their wellbeing. Experienced psychotherapist Kyle Macdonald joins us with his take & how to support our young people. 

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The London Marathon took place on April 21, and a record number of runners were using carbon-fibre shoes. 

How important is it to have the best sporting equipment? Can you make do with the basics? 

Sports Biomechanist Greg Pain joins The Weekend Collective to discuss. 

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Is there a connection between stress and weight gain?

Plus in a time when most of us are tightening the belt, there are ways we can get fit without a gym membership.

Health coach Kent Johns joined the Weekend Collective to discuss.

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Melatonin has emerged in recent years as one of the most popular sleep supplements, given its reputation for being effective as well as safe.

Nearly two-thirds of adults say they’ve turned to melatonin to help them sleep, according to a 2023 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

But can you over-rely on sleep supplements? Dr Alex Bartle from SleepWell Clinic joins us to give us his thoughts.

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Is there such a thing as the "optimal weight?" When does dieting become disordered eating? 

Dr John Cameron joins Tim Beveridge with the answers.

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Breakfast cereal giant Sanitarium says consumer habits are changing, as it plans to cut production of muesli, granola, flake, clusters and puff cereals by June 2025.  

So is breakfast as important as its made out to be?  

Registered dietitian with Mission Nutrition Hannah Eriksen joined Tim Beveridge to discuss. 

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Injuries are common when people first get into running - what can be done to prevent that? 

Plus, when it comes to running, does it matter what part of your foot you land on? And when should you be breathing in your run.

Biomechanist Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. 

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March is Brain Awareness month, so it is a perfect time to stop and think about what you are doing to look after your memory and all-round brain health.

Tim Beveridge is joined by accredited Brainfit Coach and respected communications specialist Jude Walter to give her insight on what the everyday person can do to stay on top of things.

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Research shows muscle strength and bone density diminish over time. 

So as life goes on - how can you stay on top of this? What exercises should you be prioritising? 

Tim Beveridge is joined by Health Coach Kent Johns for tips on how to continue strength training as you age.

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The World Health Organisation’s 'World Hearing Day' took place Sunday March 3.

Nearly 900,000 Kiwis experience hearing loss but only about 500,000 of them are aware of it.

Triton Hearing’s Head of Audiology, Lesleigh Smith, joined the Weekend Collective to discuss.

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Nutritionist Claire Turnball has just returned from the UK where she experienced a lot of restaurants that are now including the calorie amount in the food on the menu. So we're asking our listeners "do calories influence your food consumption?" 

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This week on The Weekend Collective's health hour, Tim Beverage is joined by Dr John Cameron to talk about the importance of self examination.

He discusses what lumps and bumps to look out for when it comes to testicle and breast cancer.

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Have we fallen into the habit of conflating mental health, with having a legitimate mental health disorder? Psychotherapist Kyle Macdonald joined the Health Hub to discuss mental health and whether some of us are using it as a tool to justify ones faults or bad behaviour.

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Christmas is time for celebration, family, and gratitude. But if you're spending Christmas by yourself, it can also be a lonely time of year for a lot of people.

How do you cope with loneliness over this festive period? Kyle MacDonald gives us his advice.

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Sleep expert Dr Alex Bartle joins the Weekend Collective to talk sleep apnoea and highlight the best tips and tricks to ensure the best possible sleep.

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The week on The Health Hub, writer Niki Bezzant discusses how to access quality information and separate facts from marketing nonsense as capitalism's plans for menopause and more discussions on women's health come into the open.

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This week on the Health Hub, celebrity chef Ganesh Raj shows us a whole new world of cooking- and explains the hype around plant-based meals.

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14,000 Aucklanders took to the streets to take part in the annual Run The City marathon.

Have you ever done a marathon and why did you do it? We're joined by Kent Johns to chat about finding your desire and 'why'.

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It's marathon season for a lot of Kiwis.

Tim Beveridge was joined by Bio-mechanist Greg Pain to chat about how to improve your movement, how to avoid injury, and what you can do to strengthen your muscles. 

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“It’s like trying to quit smoking.” 

Why are 1 in 7 of adults addicted to ultra-processed foods? Claire Turnbull joined Tim Beverage to explain why. 

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How do you make thedecision to end a relationship? How much of chance do you give it? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald joins us to give us his take on love and how to make it last.

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How long does it take your body to adjust to daylight saving – or for that matter a different time zone as in jet lag? Dr John Cameron joins me to give the answer. 

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Niki Bezzant joined the show to discuss the quickest cure for heartbreak after a relationship, and new research shows PMS now could mean double the risk of early menopause later. 

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Dr Alex Bartle from the Sleep Clinic joined the show to discuss sleep apnoea, and the kinds of supplements and pills you can take to improve your sleep. 

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Daniel McGowan from Cure Parkinson's New Zealand joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the condition and how many people it affects.

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How important is it to keep up with your vaccinations as you age, and are some more important than others? Dr John Cameron gives his insight. 

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How important is it to keep up with your vaccinations through the ages, and are some more important than others? Dr John Cameron gives us some insight.

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Are you staying healthy as you're getting older, and if you're not, what can you do? Niki Bezzant joined Tim to give her advice.

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Kyle Macdonald chatted with Tim about his new book Sh*t Happens, as well as ways to genuinely cheer yourself up, and how to react to stressful situations.

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Injury is inevitable, but how do you cope with maintaining motivation? Kent Johns joined the show to discuss it.

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It may sound bizarre, but how do you breath when you're keeping active? Sports biomechanist Greg Pain has the answer.

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If you’ve ever wondered what foods are secretly aphrodisiacs, Nutritionist Claire Turnball has the answers.

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Dr Libby Weaver joined the show to talk about the tell-tale signs your body isn't getting enough nutrients, and what you can do to rectify it.

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Dr John Cameron joined Tim to talk about online consultations vs in-person, and the effect technology is having on the medical profession.

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As Men's Health Week comes to end, Tim chats with Kent Johns about how to talk about mental health with your mates, plus, when was the last time you said 'I love you man'?

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This week on the Health Hub, Greg Pain from Bio Sports talks about preparing for marathon running and if anyone can do it.

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Claire Turnball joins the Weekend Collective to discuss whether or not your diet needs to change as you get older.

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As the winter months are fast approaching, Kyle MacDonald joined the show to have a chat about how to deal with the winter blues, plus how to overcome stress.

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Jude Walter from Brain Fit joined the show to discuss why social interaction at work is a necessity to increasing mental acuity.

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Dr Bryan Betty joined the show to unpack his experience during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and discuss whether pharmaceutical companies should be allowed to advertise to the general public.

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Kent Johns joined us for the Health Hub and we asked the listeners what's the best method of staying motivated over Winter?

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Today on the Health Hub biomechanic Greg Pain addressed the best ways to prevent injuries.

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Dr. John Cameron joins the show to answer listeners questions about vaccinations.

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Niki Bezzant joined The Weekend Collective today to talk about all things menopause and how you can separate accurate information from misleading. 

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On this week's edition of the Health Hub, psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explained the key factors of life satisfaction and weighed in on the idea of 'pursuing happiness'.  

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Celebrity chef Ganesh Raj joined The Weekend Collective today and we're asking him about the best meal to cook on date night!

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Health coach Kent Johns joined The Weekend Collective to talk about staying active while struggling with depression- and answers the age-old question of whether exercise can help.

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Health expert Dr John Cameron explained the medical staffing shortages in New Zealand and why it's so difficult to fill the dwindling ranks.

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Nutritional biochemist Dr Libby Weaver joined the Weekend Collective to discuss cutting back on sugar cravings.

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Health coach Kent Johns joined the Weekend Collective to discuss whether or not 'The Whale' glorifies obesity.

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Nutrition expert Claire Turnbull explained the difficulties surrounding weight loss and dieting, and the importance of finding a method that works for each individual.

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from Specsavers joined The Weekend Collective to discuss how to best take care of your kids eye health.

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Specsavers Whanganui’s Ian Russell joins the Health Hub on The Weekend Collective, talking how to keep your eyes safe this summer and reduce the risk of some serious eye conditions.

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Certified Health Coach Kent Johns talks about how to find the self-motivation to exercise and be more active.

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We're joined by Dr. John Cameron and we're talking about whether you'd like to know if you had increased chance of being diagnosed with a disease.

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Reaching out and getting counselling is a hard procedure, especially when you factor in the costs involved.

Mind Matters psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald joined Kyle MacDonald and Roman Travers today to break down the costs of taking care of your mental health, or other alternatives.

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Raising kids is all about balance, according to notable parenting coach Jenny Hale.

Today on The Weekend Collective, she spoke to Tim Beveridge and Tim Roxborogh about being kind but firm when it comes to discipline.

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Is everyone angrier and more stressed these days? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald says it feels like everyone's angrier, more on edge, more likely to argue than listen, to disagree than hear a different point of view.

He joined Tim Roxborogh and Roman Travers on The Health Hub to discuss his latest NZ Herald column, as well as the expectations we put on ourselves to succeed.

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Specsavers Wellington Optometrist Karthigan Param joined the Weekend Collective to discuss women’s eye health.

Specsavers are urging women to prioritise their eye health and want to raise awareness of conditions that women are at greater risk of, including vision changes due to fluctuations in hormone levels and vision changes during pregnancy. 

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GP Dr John Cameron joined the Weekend Collective to discuss what vaccines you should get, pain medication and all your burning health questions. 

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Cannabis Clinic's Dr Clare Halford joined the Weekend Collective to discuss the benefits and questions around medicinal cannabis. 

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Specsavers St Lukes's Optometrist Karthigan Param joined the Weekend Collective to discuss tradies taking care of their hearing and eyesight, and all of your burning optometry questions. 

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Sleep Expert Dr Alex Bartle joined the Weekend Collective to discuss whether wearing pj's is good for you, when to get help for your snoring, and all your burning sleep questions. 

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Certified Health Coach Kent Johns joins the Weekend Collective to discuss mental health, diet concerns, keeping clothes you no longer fit, plus more. 

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Specsavers Optometrist Niall McCormack joins the Weekend Colletive to discuss the OCT diagnostic equipment, issues with eyelids, cataracts and all things Jul-eye. 

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