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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