Elaine Rush
Professor Elaine Rush: wellbeing and fitness myths busted
Trying to lose weight without getting more exercise is a road to nowhere, says Auckland University professor Elaine Rush. She joins Summer Times to answer listeners' questions about well-being and… Audio
Cost of living in NZ will affect Pasifika children's learning - researcher
Researcher warns high cost of living in New Zealand will affect Pasifika children's learning. Audio
Unhealthy eating could result with food price rises
The cost of food has increased by 8-point-3 per cent since last August and with it comes a concern that it might drive more people to lead unhealthy lifestyles, with junkfood often cheaper than… Audio
Waikato fitness programme cancellation causes upset
The ending of a long-running health and fitness programme for young people in Waikato has upset one of its driving forces, and schools.
Project Energize started 16 years ago and was rolled out to all… Audio
The complexities of studying screen time
The Panel speaks to AUT's Emeritus Professor of Nutrition, Elaine Rush. Audio
NZ kids among unhealthiest - worldwide study
A study of children aged 5-19 finds kids in New Zealand are becoming less healthy than many other countries. Audio
No time to waste in fighting obesity
Sharon Brettkelly asks what is being done to halt the obesity crisis Video, Audio
Caffeine culture brings trans-Tasman debate over its regulation
It seems these days you can't go past more than a handful of shops without coming across a cafe - and that appears to be feeding New Zealand's caffeine addiction. Audio
More on the child study
A report on a child health study in Waikato shows the children involved are leaner and healthier compared to others the same age. Audio
Detox diet dangers
Elaine Rush, Professor of Nutrition at the AUT; Jan Milne, executive director of the Dietetic Association; and Jaine Kirtley, spokesperson of the Society of Naturopaths. Audio
Overeating, not inactivity, causing rising obesity
An international study of diet and obesity and has shown New Zealanders expanding waistlines are due to overeating, rather than a lack of exercise. Audio
Energy Drinks and Obesity (Health)
Louise Wallace finds out how energy drinks may be contributing to obesity. Audio
