The Health Hub

Everyone's using headphones and blasting sounds at full-volume now; noise-cancelling ear-phones are as common and cheaper than ever; live shows and events with crowds are a must for most adults, and children are being left to their devices - listening to music and game-sounds without knowing what's too loud for their ears. So how can we protect our hearing, and prevent hearing loss? When should we see a specialist or get tested? What are we doing that's causing damage? and how can we judge what our hearing levels are like?  With Tim Beveridge to talk about it: ENT Surgeon and Hearing Specialist, Dr Michel Neef LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study finds poor sleep is tied to rising cancer risk for those under 50, with irregular sleeping patterns and insomnia being three times more likely to get cancer within five years. But sleeping can be hard to do, especially if you're younger and faced with the stresses of today, or the distractions on your phone.  You could also do shift-work at irregular hours to make your living, in that case, you delay sleep for later or force yourself to run on empty. So what can be done about improving our sleep quality, and what are we doing wrong - and more to the point, how do you recognise chronic sleep deprivation? Sleep Expert and Director of Sleep Well Clinics, Dr Alex Bartle talks to Tim Beveridge. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weather is getting colder and the nights are getting longer, that means only one thing... soup season! Soup is a great meal to get in lots of nutrition with less cost and less effort.  Chef Allyson Gofton joined Tim Beveridge for Health Hub to chat all things soup.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weather is cooling down and winter is almost upon us...  That means winter sports will be starting up soon if they haven't already, and your muscles will be tighter and more vulnerable to injury than in the warmer months.  What injuries are more likely when it's colder out, and how can we avoid them?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades we've watched as professional athletes spend a whole lot of time warming up behind the pre-game interviews on game day, from stretching to sprinting and everything in between.  The professionals take it seriously and so do the amateurs - parents will know the rush to show up an hour or two early to make enough time for a thorough warm up on a Saturday morning.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us change our diets as with the seasons, thanks to availability and pricing.  But are there health benefits to adopting a seasonal diet? And what should we pick up now before it's gone out of season? Chef Allyson Gofton joins to discuss seasonal diets, and some recipes to keep you warm as we head into winter.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The popularity of Telehealth GP appointments skyrocketed during the pandemic, and it hasn't gone away since.  Just about every general practice now offers Telehealth appointments, generally as a less costly and more accessible alternative. But this country has an increasingly urgent primary care crisis, with 50% of GPs planning to retire by 2035 - and Telehealth is just another tool to get more patients seen as GPs leave the workforce.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have heard the suggestion that you should train for your body type, that your workout routine should depend on whether you have an ecto, meso, or endomorph body.  Is it true? Do different body types have different exercise needs?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 or making changes to a sedentary lifestyle, you'll find yourself feeling more hungry, more often. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 sure you're not wearing yourself out before you've even really started.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 dangerous. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 foundation of good health be as simple as a daily walk and eating whole foods? Why do so many people overlook what seem to be the staples of good health, instead going for expensive trends?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.