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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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43:18

Brain Waves #10: Brain Myths

Health & Living ·

2019/09/06

Do most humans only use 10 percent of their brains? Is there such as a thing being left-brained and right-brained? To round up the year in neuroscience, Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar debunks some of the most common brain myths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:05

Brain Waves #7: Jeans for Genes

Health & Living ·

2019/09/06

For our seventh Brain Waves show, we bring light to genetic disorders, including Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase, a neurological disorder caused by genetic mutations during conception. Our guests also talk about an upcoming Jeans for Genes campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:01

Brain Waves #9: Memory Editing

Health & Living ·

2019/09/06

This month on Brain Waves, Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar shares how scientists are planning to edit memories and delete bad ones that trigger anxiety and post-traumatic stress. Sounds too good to be true? It’s already been carried out in snails.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:57

Brain Waves #5: Intelligence Genes

Health & Living ·

2019/09/06

Have you wondered what makes you intelligent (or not)? Scientists do, and they have been screening thousands of genes to pinpoint which makes us smart. Surprisingly, many of the genes associated with intelligence are also linked to obesity and mental disorders. We dig into the world of neuroscience and intelligence genes with neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:05

Brain Waves #7: Jeans for Genes

Health & Living ·

2019/09/06

For our seventh Brain Waves show, we bring light to genetic disorders, including Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase, a neurological disorder caused by genetic mutations during conception. Our guests also talk about an upcoming Jeans for Genes campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

49:04

Brain Waves #6: Caring for Dementia

Health & Living ·

2019/09/06

As aging chips away our mental performance, the loss can be severe enough to develop into dementia and disrupt normal living. Eventually, dementia patients would need caregivers. How can we help? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:59

Brain Waves #4: Fidgeting and Fasting

Health & Living ·

2019/09/06

This month on Brain Waves, Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar examines the claim that the fidget spinner is good for ADHD, anxiety and autism. And as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts, she also explains how the brain adjusts to fasting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:16

Brain Waves #3: Spatial Awareness

Health & Living ·

2019/09/06

Before there were GPS apps, we had to actively remember routes and landmarks to move around. How did we do it, and have we lost the skill? Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar shares the science behind spatial awareness, what happens in Alzheimer's patients, and whether there's a difference between the male and female brains when it comes to spatial abilities. Does our over-dependence on Waze affect our brain health in the long run?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:16

Brain Waves #3: Spatial Awareness

Health & Living ·

2019/09/06

Before there were GPS apps, we had to actively remember routes and landmarks to move around. How did we do it, and have we lost the skill? Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar shares the science behind spatial awareness, what happens in Alzheimer's patients, and whether there's a difference between the male and female brains when it comes to spatial abilities. Does our over-dependence on Waze affect our brain health in the long run?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:57

Brain Waves #2: Don't Look Into the Light

Health & Living ·

2019/09/06

Most of us are guilty of it - using laptops, smartphones, or tablets before we sleep. For some of us, it’s even become a daily routine, or even a ritual. Recently, there’s been a rise of articles that suggest phone lights may have effects on our brains that can cause mood disorders, sleep cycle disruptions, and even cancer. But is this all true? In our second episode of Brain Waves, Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar helps us understand what might happen to our brains when we use our

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35:34

Brain Waves #1: Neuro-’jean’-etics

Health & Living ·

2019/09/06

Neurons play a crucial role in how we move, behave, and essentially, how we live. And genes play a big role in neurological functions - and disorders. However, we now have the technology to identify specific genes that are linked to some of these diseases. In this first episode of our neuroscience series, we are joined by a scientist involved in this work, Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar. Here she discusses the genetic causes behind neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s in

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44:08

Big Data and the Future of Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2019/09/05

IR4.0 and big data are the buzzwords of the day, but what is their role in the healthcare sector? There’s tremendous potential for data analytics to revolutionise healthcare, but it will take investments into infrastructure and a complete change in our approach to the delivery of healthcare services. Is Malaysia ready for the new future of healthcare? Tan Sri Dato' Dr Abu Bakar Suleiman, Chairman of IMU Group, looks at what it would take.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:18

Ask A Psychologist #8: Mental Health Clinic

Health & Living ·

2019/09/04

We return with our monthly mental health clinic with consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan. On this segment, we address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:24

Pain in Orthopaedics

Health & Living ·

2019/09/03

There is a lot of fear and anxiety over the pain caused by orthopaedic surgeries like knee or hip replacement procedures. How much has improved in the management of post-operative pain? How important is the perception of pain among patients deciding whether to opt for surgery? We explore pain with consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:55

Doctor in the House: Traumatic Head Injuries in Children

Health & Living ·

2019/08/30

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Road accidents are the leading cause of death among children in Malaysia, and in many other cases, these accidents cause brain injuries that can have long-term consequences on a child’s development. We’ll be speaking to Dr Wong Chee Piau, consultant paediatric neurologist, about the treatment and care that would help save children’s lives, as well as how we can improve

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38:43

Merdeka 2019: Unsung Heroes in Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2019/08/29

With Merdeka Day around the corner, we celebrate the unsung heroes of the healthcare system. We shine the spotlight on a few professions that play a critical role in ensuring quality healthcare for all, but may not always receive the recognition that they deserve. Introducing: The Paramedic, The Pathologist and The Pastoral Care Provider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:43

Merdeka 2019: Unsung Heroes in Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2019/08/29

With Merdeka Day around the corner, we celebrate the unsung heroes of the healthcare system. We shine the spotlight on a few professions that play a critical role in ensuring quality healthcare for all, but may not always receive the recognition that they deserve. Introducing: The Paramedic, The Pathologist and The Pastoral Care Provider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:50

Brain Waves #28: What Makes Us Human?

Health & Living ·

2019/08/28

Recently, we heard about the news that scientists have developed chimpanzee-human chimaeras. On this month’s edition of Brain Waves, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar helps us understand whether there are genes that make us human.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:39

Lower Limb Deformities in Children

Health & Living ·

2019/08/27

How do conditions like bow-leggedness and knock-knees affect children’s growth? Dr Roshan Gunalan, Consultant Paediatric Orthopedic Surgeon from Subang Jaya Medical Centre, discusses lower limb deformities and when they need to be treated by a specialist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:39

Lower Limb Deformities in Children

Health & Living ·

2019/08/27

How do conditions like bow-leggedness and knock-knees affect children’s growth? Dr Roshan Gunalan, Consultant Paediatric Orthopedic Surgeon from Subang Jaya Medical Centre, discusses lower limb deformities and when they need to be treated by a specialist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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