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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.

health & fitness

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49:37

Doctor in the House: Community-Based Caregiving for...

Health & Living ·

2019/09/20

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s can be challenging, especially when the caregiver does not have the support that they need. This is where community- and home-based caregiving can step in. Consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin and NoorWahidah Hussin, a care professional with a private home-based care provider, joins us to discuss the role of community-based caregiving

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35:39

How To Look After Womens' Heart

Health & Living ·

2019/09/20

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Malaysia, and statistics are higher for men compared to women. But the incidence of heart disease in women increases after menopause, and the symptoms can manifest differently between men and women. We’ll be speaking to Dr Haizal Haron Kamar, consultant cardiologist from Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara to find out what this means for the prevention and treatment of heart disease in women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:50

Psychiatry Series: Let’s Talk Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2019/09/19

The Ministry of Health is due to launch the National Strategic Action Plan for Mental Health (2019 - 2025) this month. We check in with consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin about policy directions for mental health, the upcoming ‘Let’s Talk Malaysia’ campaign in October and where a national dialogue about mental health should take us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:00

Advances in Managing Migraine

Health & Living ·

2019/09/18

If you suffer from migraines, you will know that it is nothing like a normal headache. Not only is the pain intense, a migraine also affects your senses, causes nausea and can severely affect your daily routine. Consultant neurologist Dr Julia Shahnaz Merican discusses some recent advances in managing this disabling condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:46

Brain Waves #29: DNA 201

Health & Living ·

2019/09/17

Last episode, we learned about what makes us humans. This episode, we uncover how humans are different from each other. Is genetic testing the way to find out how we are unique as individuals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:04

Doctor in the House: The Haze and Your Health

Health & Living ·

2019/09/13

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he is joined by consultant respiratory physician Dr Ernest Poh to discuss how the haze affects our health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:46

Malaysia Day 2019: State of Healthcare in Sabah

Health & Living ·

2019/09/12

Sabah suffers huge inequities in terms of healthcare resources, compared to Peninsula Malaysia. The remote and rural population in Sabah is often underserved in terms of access to healthcare facilities and trained medical professionals. We look at the state's specific needs, the gaps in healthcare delivery, and the Pakatan Harapan government's pledge to grant more decision-making rights to Sabah. (This continues a conversation we had on the show earlier this year, focusing on Sarawak - download

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49:06

Public Health #22: Health Allocations – How Much Is...

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

With Budget 2020 around the corner, we look at what goes into federal health allocations. How are these allocations determined, what are the priorities and how much is considered enough for the country’s health needs? We hear from three perspectives: Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy; Dr Kelvin Yii, MP Bandar Kuching & Member of Parliamentary Budget Select Committee; and Dr Lim Chee Han, independent health policy researcher.See omnystudio.com/listener

en-US

49:06

Public Health #22: Health Allocations – How Much Is...

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

With Budget 2020 around the corner, we look at what goes into federal health allocations. How are these allocations determined, what are the priorities and how much is considered enough for the country’s health needs? We hear from three perspectives: Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy; Dr Kelvin Yii, MP Bandar Kuching & Member of Parliamentary Budget Select Committee; and Dr Lim Chee Han, independent health policy researcher.See omnystudio.com/listener

en-US

49:06

Public Health #22: Health Allocations – How Much Is...

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

With Budget 2020 around the corner, we look at what goes into federal health allocations. How are these allocations determined, what are the priorities and how much is considered enough for the country’s health needs? We hear from three perspectives: Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy; Dr Kelvin Yii, MP Bandar Kuching & Member of Parliamentary Budget Select Committee; and Dr Lim Chee Han, independent health policy researcher.See omnystudio.com/listener

en-US

45:23

Be Fit Malaysians #12: Stem Cells for Cartilage Repair

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

Damage and degeneration of the cartilage can cause excruciating pain and diminish your quality of life, especially when it occurs in the knee. But stem cell therapy research and trials have shown that stem cells are able to help with cartilage regeneration. To help us find out more about the research that is being done here in Malaysia are Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, and Dato’ Dr Badrul Akmal Hisham Md Yusoff, senior lecturer and head of arthroscopy and sports trauma unit

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45:23

Be Fit Malaysians #12: Stem Cells for Cartilage Repair

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

Damage and degeneration of the cartilage can cause excruciating pain and diminish your quality of life, especially when it occurs in the knee. But stem cell therapy research and trials have shown that stem cells are able to help with cartilage regeneration. To help us find out more about the research that is being done here in Malaysia are Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, and Dato’ Dr Badrul Akmal Hisham Md Yusoff, senior lecturer and head of arthroscopy and sports trauma unit

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47:27

Be Fit Malaysians #11: Training like an Athlete

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

What does it take to be an athlete? What happens inside our body when we undergo an extreme regimen? Dr Harjeet Singh is joined by sports therapist, Jorg Teichmann to discuss training like an athlete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:07

Be Fit Malaysians #10: Treatment or Training?

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

Can conventional exercise equipment be used for medical rehabilitation? Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh and Technogym’s Lester Francis share how innovation has advanced medical rehab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:46

Be Fit Malaysians #9: New Year New Start

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

Get fit, stay healthy. That's probably one of the most common New Year's Resolutions. After almost a month into the new year, consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh answers some of the most pressing questions about exercise and sports, and your fears and expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:46

Be Fit Malaysians #9: New Year New Start

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

Get fit, stay healthy. That's probably one of the most common New Year's Resolutions. After almost a month into the new year, consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh answers some of the most pressing questions about exercise and sports, and your fears and expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:13

Be Fit Malaysians #7: Medical Implications of...

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

Fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable technology are the number one fitness trend for 2019, according to an annual survey of health and fitness professionals published in the November issue of American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal. This month, Dr Harjeet Singh examines how this trend will affect the future of sports science and orthopaedic practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:39

Be Fit Malaysians #8: Ringside Medicine

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

Combat sports such as boxing, karate and taekwondo are the only types of sports that require athletes to strike their opponents to win the match. With more people dabbling in mixed martial arts, find out what is the physician's role in fighting sports when athletes often end matches with injuries from these direct strikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:39

Be Fit Malaysians #8: Ringside Medicine

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

Combat sports such as boxing, karate and taekwondo are the only types of sports that require athletes to strike their opponents to win the match. With more people dabbling in mixed martial arts, find out what is the physician's role in fighting sports when athletes often end matches with injuries from these direct strikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

32:13

Be Fit Malaysians #7: Medical Implications of...

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

Fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable technology are the number one fitness trend for 2019, according to an annual survey of health and fitness professionals published in the November issue of American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal. This month, Dr Harjeet Singh examines how this trend will affect the future of sports science and orthopaedic practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

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