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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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36:56

COVID-19: Nursing Home Residents At Risk

Health & Living ·

2020/04/07

The elderly are already among the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic, and living in nursing homes puts them at even higher risk. So what can these facilities do to protect their residents during this pandemic? And what can we do as family members as well? We’re speaking to consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:05

COVID-19: Should I Get Tested at a Private Hospital?

Health & Living ·

2020/04/06

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, several private hospitals have begun offering COVID-19 tests for individuals who want to be tested but don’t fall within the Ministry of Health’s criteria. To find out more about how private hospitals are offering these tests and how they’re carried out, we’re speaking to Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh, president of the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:55

Staying Fit and Active During the MCO

Health & Living ·

2020/04/03

The Ministry of Health has continuously reminded Malaysians to stay active during the period of the Movement Control Order, but with gyms closed and parks off-limits, what can we do to stay active? We speak to Erik Tan, strength and conditioning coach from the National Sports Institute, to find out how we can motivate ourselves to exercise at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:15

COVID-19: Mindfulness Will Get You Through This

Health & Living ·

2020/04/02

The COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent Movement Control Order has made us all anxious, fearful and stressed. However, consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan has some advice to offer on how we can use this time as an opportunity to recalibrate our lives and start anew when the outbreak is over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:58

COVID-19: How Are Our Medical Frontliners Coping?

Health & Living ·

2020/04/01

For the past weeks, we’ve been hearing about the struggles and risks that healthcare workers are facing, as they battle COVID-19 on the frontlines. But in a field where they have already been facing high rates of burnout, how are they coping in this current situation? We’re speaking to Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist from University Malaya Medical Centre to help us understand what frontliners are going through. ---If you need to speak to someone, you

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34:29

Cancer and COVID-19

Health & Living ·

2020/03/31

If you have cancer, the COVID-19 outbreak, and its rapid spread here in Malaysia, is probably a source of constant anxiety. Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Medical Director of the National Cancer Society, guides us through what people with cancer need to know about going for treatment and staying safe during this outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:57

Multiple Nighttime Toilet Trips

Health & Living ·

2020/03/30

If you’re constantly waking up at night to urinate, it’s probably disturbing your sleep and causing other problems. Night urination (or medically known as nocturia), is a common medical condition that can affect both men and women, young and old. Consultant urologist Prof Dr Ong Teng Aik tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:54

COVID-19: How Parents and Children Can Cope

Health & Living ·

2020/03/26

With so much anxiety and uncertainty over the COVID-19 outbreak, how can parents talk to their kids – including children with special needs – about what’s going on? And how do parents manage these four weeks at home with their children, with the Movement Control Order being imposed on schools? We check in with consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:40

COVID-19: How are District Health Offices Coping?

Health & Living ·

2020/03/25

We hear a lot about contact tracing and surveillance as a critical part of the response to COVID-19. But what exactly does it involve? We find out more from public health physician Dr Gunenthira Rao, who coordinates the district level response in one of the states.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:51

Physical Rehabilitation For Cancer Patients

Health & Living ·

2020/03/23

Cancer treatments can leave the patients feeling weak and fatigued, which can have negative repercussions on their quality of life. That’s where physical rehabilitation comes in to help improve the strength and stamina of the individual, so that they can return to their daily routines. To find out more about the role of rehabilitation after cancer treatments, we’ll be speaking to clinical oncologist Dr Aqilah Othman from Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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47:03

Taking Care of the Elderly During COVID-19

Health & Living ·

2020/03/20

With the Movement Control Order in place from the 18th to 31st March, we’re looking at one of the most vulnerable groups in our community: the elderly. We find out from consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin what are the most urgent concerns for the elderly and how we can better care for them during these times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:17

Public Health #28: Investing in Vaccination

Health & Living ·

2020/03/19

With one more case of polio in Sabah this week bringing the total reported cases to four, there is clearly an urgent need to immunise non-Malaysian children. The Ministry of Health and the Sabah Health Department embarked on a Polio Immunisation Campaign last December, ad last month, the Ministry of Health also received 2.5 million doses of polio vaccine from the World Health Organization and UNICEF, to immunise more than one million children under 13 in Sabah. This includes both Malaysian and

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32:18

Mind Matters: How COVID-19 Affects Youths

Health & Living ·

2020/03/18

Universities and tertiary institutions will be shut for 2 weeks, starting today, under the Movement Control Order. On the Mind Matters series, we speak to Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, to discuss the impact of this disease outbreak, and the restriction of activities, on the mental health of youths. ------- If you need emotional support, you can call Befrienders at 603-79568145 or email sam@befrienders.org.mySee

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39:21

COVID-19: Looking Beyond Movement Control Order

Health & Living ·

2020/03/18

Yesterday, the government of Malaysia announced a Movement Control Order, restricting public gatherings and a wide range of activities in a bid to prevent further transmission of COVID-19. Amid the frenzied sharing of information related to this development, there is a lot of confusion about where this outbreak is headed and where this latest government intervention fits into the overall public health response. We speak to Prof Dr Sanjay Rampal, epidemiologist from University of Malaya to get a

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39:21

COVID-19: Looking Beyond Movement Control Order

Health & Living ·

2020/03/17

Yesterday, the government of Malaysia announced a Movement Control Order, restricting public gatherings and a wide range of activities in a bid to prevent further transmission of COVID-19. Amid the frenzied sharing of information related to this development, there is a lot of confusion about where this outbreak is headed and where this latest government intervention fits into the overall public health response. We speak to Prof Dr Sanjay Rampal, epidemiologist from University of Malaya to get a

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34:48

Tackling Malnutrition Among the Elderly

Health & Living ·

2020/03/16

Eating a healthy diet shouldn’t just be prioritised by the young, as malnutrition is increasingly affecting older adults these days. So how would our nutritional needs change as we grow older and what is the importance of a healthy diet among the elderly? We’re speaking to dietitian Rozanna M Rosly to find out more about the reasons behind malnutrition among the elderly and its consequences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:39

Managing Diabetes Through Exercise

Health & Living ·

2020/03/11

Most of us find it difficult to make lifestyle changes, especially when it comes to our level of physical activity and diet. But these changes can significantly improve our health, especially for those living with diabetes. To help us find out how exercise and physical activity help with diabetes management, we’re speaking to sports and exercise physician, Dr Kavitha Mahadevan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:46

Preventing & Treating Recurrence of Colorectal Cancer

Health & Living ·

2020/03/10

According to the Malaysia National Cancer Registry Report 2012-2016, colorectal cancer is the most common cancer among men in Malaysia, and the second most common among women. For those diagnosed at the early stages, prompt and proper treatment can help patients to do well. But after treatment, what next? Consultant colorectal surgeon Dr Ragu Ramasamy from Subang Jaya Medical Centre discusses follow-up care with us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:29

Health: The Nuts & Bolts #5 – Hospitals and Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2020/03/09

On this episode of Health: The Nuts & Bolts, we look at hospitals as a key aspect of service delivery, and why it’s not simply a case of slinging together bricks and mortar to build them. Public policy specialist Dr Khor Swee Kheng walks us through the issues facing hospital systems in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:50

IWD2020: The Women Spearheading Women’s Health

Health & Living ·

2020/03/06

A lot of us find it difficult to talk about women’s sexual and reproductive health due to cultural and religious taboos here in Malaysia. In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we’re speaking to two women who have spent much of their careers spearheading this aspect of women’s health in Malaysia: Dato' Dr Narimah Awin, Chairperson, National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) and Datuk Dr Raj Karim, Former Regional Director, International Planned

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