Kyle MacDonald: Do you need a therapist or just a friend?
Society has become increasingly encouraging of people to check in on their mates, but what is the clear line between needing a catch up with a friend, and needing to speak with someone more qualified? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kent Johns: It's not about losing the weight, it's about habits
The Biggest Loser ran for 18 seasons before ending in 2016, and it's now the subject of a major docu-series showing the behind the scenes moments from the show. A study following 14 contestants after their time on the show found all but one had regained the weight they had lost, and most surpassed the weight they were at the start of the show. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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John Cowan: We need a reality check for our alcohol problem
Alcohol has been a problem in New Zealand for a while, and it may be time for a reality check. A study out of the United States found only 54% of adults consume alcohol, the lowest ever recorded since tracking began in 1939. A study in New Zealand found it to be 76.3% here - so where is the gap, and when will we finally do something about it? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sir Ashley Bloomfield: Children face many barriers in healthcare
We all want to see the next generation thrive - to do better than generations before. But there are a whole host of barriers holding children back, stopping them from reaching their full potential, and creating cycles that continue through generations. We always say children are our future, so why are we not doing more to support that future? Sir Ashley Bloomfield joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dr Sola Freeman: Menopausal women deserve more support
Menopause is as normal and natural as any other life change - but the stigma around it hasn't gone away. Convenor of the Aotearoa Menopause Forum, Dr Sola Freeman, joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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