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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