The Health Hub by Newstalk ZB
Newstalk ZB
Radio: NewsTalk ZB Network
Categories: Health
Add to My List
Listen to the last episode:
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.
LISTEN ABOVE
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Previous episodes
-
354 - Dr Alex Bartle: Do supplements help with healthy sleep?Sun, 14 Apr 2024
-
353 - Dr John Cameron: When does dieting become an issue?Sun, 07 Apr 2024
-
352 - Hannah Eriksen: How important is breakfast?Sun, 31 Mar 2024
-
351 - Greg Pain: Key tips for a successful running regimeSun, 24 Mar 2024
-
350 - Jude Walter: How to stop on top of your brain healthSun, 17 Mar 2024
-
349 - Kent Johns: Continuing strength training as you ageSun, 10 Mar 2024
-
348 - Lesleigh Smith: Raising awareness this World Hearing DayMon, 04 Mar 2024
-
347 - Claire Turnball: Do Calories Influence Your Food Consumption?Sun, 25 Feb 2024
-
346 - Dr John Cameron: Why self examination is important for healthSun, 18 Feb 2024
-
345 - Kyle MacDonald: Mental health and the impact on behaviourSun, 04 Feb 2024
-
344 - Kyle MacDonald: Coping with loneliness over the Christmas seasonMon, 11 Dec 2023
-
343 - Dr Alex Bartle: Tips and tricks to work around sleep apnoeaMon, 20 Nov 2023
-
342 - Niki Bezzant: How to separate facts from marketing nonsense on women's healthSun, 12 Nov 2023
-
341 - Ganesh Raj: Is plant based food worth the hype?Mon, 06 Nov 2023
-
340 - Kent Johns: Why do people run marathons?Mon, 30 Oct 2023
-
339 - Greg Pain: Getting ready for marathon seasonMon, 23 Oct 2023
-
338 - Clair Turnbull: What makes ultra-processed foods so addictive?Mon, 16 Oct 2023
-
337 - Kyle MacDonald: Psychotherapist on how do you make the decision to end a relationshipSun, 08 Oct 2023
-
336 - Dr John Cameron: How long does it take your body to adjust to daylight saving?Sun, 01 Oct 2023
-
335 - Niki Bezzant: Relationship heartbreak curesSun, 24 Sep 2023
-
334 - Dr Alex Bartle: Sleep apnoea and improving your sleepMon, 11 Sep 2023
-
333 - Daniel McGowan: How many people are affected by Parkinson's disease?Mon, 04 Sep 2023
-
332 - Dr John Cameron: Keeping up with your vaccinesSun, 27 Aug 2023
-
331 - Dr John Cameron: The importance of keeping up with vaccinations as you ageSun, 27 Aug 2023
-
330 - Niki Bezzant: Staying healthy as you get olderSun, 20 Aug 2023
-
329 - Kyle MacDonald: Sh*t Happens - how to cheer yourself up and react to stressSun, 13 Aug 2023
-
328 - Kent Johns: Maintaining motivation in the face of injuries (1)Mon, 07 Aug 2023
-
327 - Greg Pain: Are you breathing properly when you exercise?Sun, 30 Jul 2023
-
326 - Claire Turnball: Secret culinary aphrodisiacsSun, 16 Jul 2023
-
325 - Libby Weaver: Are you getting enough nutrients?Sun, 02 Jul 2023
-
324 - Dr John Cameron: Consultations - in person or online?Sun, 25 Jun 2023
-
323 - Kent Johns: How to talk about mental health with your matesMon, 19 Jun 2023
-
322 - Greg Pain: How to prepare for a marathonSun, 11 Jun 2023
-
321 - Claire Turnball: Does your diet need to change as you get older?Sun, 04 Jun 2023
-
320 - Kyle MacDonald: How to deal with the winter bluesMon, 29 May 2023
-
319 - Brain Fit's Jude Walter on the impact socialising with your co-workersMon, 22 May 2023
-
318 - Dr Bryan Betty: Covid lockdowns and pharmaceutical adsMon, 15 May 2023
-
317 - Kent Johns: Health consultant on staying motivated during winterSun, 07 May 2023
-
316 - Greg Pain: Applied biomechanist on preventing injuriesSun, 30 Apr 2023
-
315 - Dr. John Cameron: Vaccination Q&AMon, 24 Apr 2023
-
314 - Niki Bezzant: speaker and author on separating menopause fact from fictionSun, 16 Apr 2023
-
313 - Kyle MacDonald: psychotherapist explains achieving happiness and life satisfactionSun, 09 Apr 2023
-
312 - Ganesh Raj: celebrity chef on the best meals to cook for date nightSun, 02 Apr 2023
-
311 - Kent Johns: health coach on keeping active while struggling with depressionSun, 26 Mar 2023
-
310 - Dr John Cameron: How can we fix the medical labour shortage?Sun, 26 Feb 2023
-
309 - Dr Libby Weaver: nutritional biochemist on cutting back sugar cravingsSun, 19 Feb 2023
-
308 - Kent Johns: health coach on the debate surrounding 'The Whale' and obesitySun, 12 Feb 2023
-
307 - Claire Turnbull: nutritionist on finding the right weight loss methodSun, 29 Jan 2023
-
306 - Philip Walsh: Taking care of our kids eye healthSun, 13 Nov 2022
-
305 - Ian Russell: Keeping your eyes safe this summerSun, 16 Oct 2022
Show more episodes
5
