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Health & Living

Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.

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51:24

Mind Matters: What Happens When Children Are...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/18

After 17-year-old Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam started the #MakeSchoolASaferPlace movement, she received rape threats, lewd comments and harsh criticisms. Her experience shows that bullying and violence against children is more prevalent than ever, especially on social media. On this show, two teenage girls share their experiences of being bullied and body-shamed, while consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin discusses the impact of bullying on mental health and how to improve

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46:47

The Link Between Weight and Musculoskeletal Problems

Health & Living ·

2021/05/17

Your musculoskeletal system bears the weight of your body. So if you’re carrying excess body weight, there are effects on your bones, joints, and soft tissue, as well as an increased risk of injuries. Dr Loke Yean Hwe, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Ara Damansara Medical Centre, joins the show to discuss the link between weight and musculoskeletal problems, as well as how exercise can help. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:47

The Link Between Weight and Musculoskeletal Problems

Health & Living ·

2021/05/17

Your musculoskeletal system bears the weight of your body. So if you’re carrying excess body weight, there are effects on your bones, joints, and soft tissue, as well as an increased risk of injuries. Dr Loke Yean Hwe, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Ara Damansara Medical Centre, joins the show to discuss the link between weight and musculoskeletal problems, as well as how exercise can help. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:48

Public Health: Is Personalised Cancer Treatment A...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/12

The idea that you can provide personalised medicine – i.e. tailoring treatment approaches to patients’ individual risks and needs – seems like a niche concept that belongs in the annals of the future. But personalised medicine is here and could have far-reaching public health implications on funding, treatment decisions, and allocation of resources. We find out from Prof Dr Teo Soo Hwang, Chief Scientific Officer, Cancer Research Malaysia, how genomic data can be harnessed to

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33:20

Spending Too Much Time On Your Phone? It Could Cause...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/11

The numbers vary, but it is estimated that we spend anywhere between two and four hours a day hunched over our phones. If you feel your head tipping forward, and your neck and shoulders getting tense right now, you may be suffering from ‘text neck’. Could this lead to serious problems and how do you correct your posture, considering mobile phone use is unavoidable? We hear directly from consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon Dr John Decruz, from Parkcity Medical Centre. Image source:

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33:20

Spending Too Much Time On Your Phone? It Could Cause...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/11

The numbers vary, but it is estimated that we spend anywhere between two and four hours a day hunched over our phones. If you feel your head tipping forward, and your neck and shoulders getting tense right now, you may be suffering from ‘text neck’. Could this lead to serious problems and how do you correct your posture, considering mobile phone use is unavoidable? We hear directly from consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon Dr John Decruz, from Parkcity Medical Centre. Image source:

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49:12

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Among Seniors

Health & Living ·

2021/05/10

If you are above 60, or have an elderly parent, you’re probably familiar with going for annual health checkups. But when was the last annual vaccination? Vaccinations are not just for children, as there are many infectious diseases – apart from COVID-19 – that are dangerous to older adults. Consultant Geriatrician Prof Dr Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman, and Consultant Respiratory Physician Dr Mohd Arif Mohd Zim, join us to tell us more about vaccine-preventable diseases among senior

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47:48

Doctor in the House: The Ongoing Battle To Build...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/07

With certain COVID-19 vaccine candidates hitting hurdles before they’re even introduced into Malaysia’s National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme, it’s become clear that building trust in COVID-19 vaccines is not a sprint but a marathon. We take a look at what it will take for us to maintain and increase the level of vaccine confidence, if we are to achieve herd immunity by February 2022, with consultant urologist Dr George Lee, pharmacist & public health researcher Mark Cheong,

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42:38

Ask A Psychologist #14: Mental Health Clinic (Fear)

Health & Living ·

2021/05/06

We return with our monthly mental health clinic with consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan. In this segment, we address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues – with a special focus on fear. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:20

World Hand Hygiene Day: The Man Who Championed Hand...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/05

Once, hospitals were among the most dangerous places to be in. Patients lost their lives due to infections acquired in hospitals. Then an infectious disease physician made it his life’s work to introduce hand hygiene as a standard of care in hospitals.In conjunction with World Hand Hygiene Day, Prof Didier Pittet, Director, Infection Control Programme, University of Geneva Hospitals – a global authority on hand hygiene – joins us from Switzerland, to sharing journey of getting

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26:37

H&L Webinar 2021 #1: Tired Of Being Vigilant? Getting...

Health & Living ·

2021/05/05

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began last year, we have changed many of our behaviours to help prevent transmission of the virus. But in the second year of the pandemic, some of us are starting to feel “COVID fatigue” and are struggling in our efforts to stay vigilant against the virus. We get some advice on how you can motivate yourself and those around you to continue to stay safe from COVID-19. This is an edited recording of the first BFM Health & Living webinar* – this webinar

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49:08

How Your Spine Ages

Health & Living ·

2021/05/04

The spine is a marvel of human anatomy. It ensures both flexibility, as well as stability, to a person’s body. But it’s not immune to the effects of ageing and degeneration over the years. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh takes us through the parts that make up the spine, and what age does to it. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:40

Yes, It’s Okay To Talk To Teens About Sex

Health & Living ·

2021/05/03

Family doctors get a unique glimpse into the lives of families in our community. This means that they get to observe the hidden challenges and needs of adolescents when it comes to sexual and reproductive health issues, which are still largely taboo in our society. Family Medicine Specialist Dr Anuradha Thiagarajan dives into the adolescent sexual health issues that are prevalent in our society, and the role of family physicians in talking to children and young people about sexual health. Image

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44:10

Doctor in the House: Can Data Help Fight the Next...

Health & Living ·

2021/04/30

What’s the biggest advantage we have in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic? The obvious answer may be vaccines, but in fact, data is the best weapon we have. But collecting data alone is not enough – how do we make sense of it, and how do we use it to respond more effectively to the outbreak? Dr Dhesi Baha Raja and Michelle Chan from AINQA Health shed light on how data science and artificial intelligence can be harnessed, not only to fight the current pandemic, but to predict future

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45:21

Be Fit Malaysians: Should I See A Chiropractor or an...

Health & Living ·

2021/04/28

If you’re someone who’s generally active and involved in sports, who would you see if you have back or neck issues: a chiropractor or an orthopaedic surgeon? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh is back for his monthly series and today he’s joined by Dr Hayden Pooke, an internationally certified sports chiropractor to discuss whether the roles of a sports chiropractor and an orthopaedic surgeon are complementary or opposing, and to shed more light on the role of a

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36:24

Preventing Cardiac Catastrophe

Health & Living ·

2021/04/27

Heart attack is the most common cause of death in Malaysia. How do we recognise when a heart attack happens, and how do we prevent a catastrophic event that could lead to death? Consultant cardiologist, Dr Chong Yoon Sin from ParkCity Medical Centre, shares more about the importance of managing our lifestyles and knowing how to perform CPR. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:41

Vaccines and Infectious Diseases: Learning From History

Health & Living ·

2021/04/26

The world is in the grip of a pandemic that’s been described as “unprecedented”. But infectious diseases are not new in the history of humanity. With our guests Datuk Dr Zulkifli Ismail, Technical Committee Chairman of Immunise4Life, and Dr Helmy Haja Mydin, Consultant Respiratory Physician, we discuss what we have learned from our experiences in eradicating smallpox, fighting polio and dealing with past influenza pandemics. ‘Come Out Stronger. Protect them Better.’ Flu

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29:37

Doctor in the House: Is Cancer Care Too Fragmented in...

Health & Living ·

2021/04/23

Fragmented cancer care - where patients have to go to different institutions for different aspects of cancer care - can significantly impact patients both from a financial and medical perspective. If the process is streamlined, what would that look like and how much would that benefit patients? We speak to consultant urologist Dr George Lee, and Phoebe Ho, CEO of Integrated Oncology Centres to discuss if cancer care is fragmented in Malaysia, how it can be improved, and what we can learn from other

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51:20

Will My Child with Autism Be Accepted in Preschools?

Health & Living ·

2021/04/22

For children with autism, inclusive learning starts in the formative years, so that they are given equal opportunities to learn, play and develop their potential. But many children with autism still face challenges when it comes to getting accepted into, as well as being accepted and embraced in, preschools. This Autism Acceptance Month, we look at what inclusivity really means in early childhood education. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:26

Healthy Ageing: Helping Dementia Patients Through Music

Health & Living ·

2021/04/21

Music has the ability to evoke memories and emotions, especially if we’ve associated a significant memory to a song. So how can we use that connection people have to music as a form of therapy for people with dementia? We speak to medical music therapist Dr Indra Selvarajah from Universiti Putra Malaysia on the work that she does and how music therapy benefits dementia patients. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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