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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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39:17

Falls and Fractures Among the Elderly

Health & Living ·

2017/12/05

If you are above 60 or if you have elderly parents, a fall may be one of your biggest fears. Falls among the elderly can lead to prolonged hospital stays, nursing home admission and even death. Dr Rajesh Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, explains the perils of falls and fractures, and how to avoid them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:57

Congenital Heart Disease and Treatment Options

Health & Living ·

2017/12/04

Heart disease is often linked with the elderly, but it can happen in those as young as newborns. In fact, heart defects are the most common birth defect. Here to explain further about congenital heart disease and its treatment options is Dr Leong Ming Chern, Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist of IJN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:38

Quitting Smoking with Hypnotherapy

Health & Living ·

2017/11/30

“Giving up smoking is easy. I’ve done it hundreds of times.” It is believed that Mark Twain, who began smoking at the age of 8, said something to this effect. Why is it so difficult to quit smoking? Can hypnotherapy help where patches, gum and counselling have failed? Clinical hypnotherapist Joyce Hue sets the expectations on hypnotherapy for smoking cessation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:01

Early Cancer Detection

Health & Living ·

2017/11/29

We've all heard it before: Early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances of successful treatment. But with so many types of cancer, how do you decide which one to screen for? We speak to Clinical Oncologist from Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Dr Mastura Mohd Yusof, who will walk us through the decision-making process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:55

Indoor Air Quality

Health & Living ·

2017/11/28

When we think about air quality, we often think about what’s outdoors, and fail to consider indoor air quality. And since we spend the majority of our time indoors, it is important for us to provide a clean and safe indoor environment, especially for the children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:09

Do You Have A Skin Allergy?

Health & Living ·

2017/11/27

An itch is a terrible thing to live with. If you have a skin allergy, symptoms like itching, irritation, as well as unsightly swelling and redness can cause great distress in your daily life. Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatological Surgeon Associate Professor Dr Adrian Yong Sze Wai helps us understand the different types of skin allergies, what causes them and how to manage the condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:29

Healthiest Workplace Survey 2017

Health & Living ·

2017/11/24

Recently, AIA Vitality released the results of its Healthiest Workplace Survey 2017, which looked at the well-being of employees in Malaysia and the efficacy of companies’ health interventions in the workplace. More than 5,000 employees from 47 organisations in urban areas participated in this survey. Dr Christian van Stolk, Vice President of RAND Europe, the research agency that conducted the survey, shares more about the results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:36

First Aid

Health & Living ·

2017/11/24

We have all heard of the importance of first-aid skills. But how many of us learn them, and how many of us are ready and capable to help save lives in an emergency? Given the number of road accidents in the Klang Valley, many of us have likely passed by an emergency rescue scene but not know what to do. We speak to a paramedic about his experience and the need for first aid skills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:53

Travelling With Children (Every Parent’s Nightmare)

Health & Living ·

2017/11/23

With the year-end holidays around the corner, you may be planning a family trip. While travelling with children is every parent’s nightmare, you can make this process easier by understanding how travel stress affects children. Well-planned travel can benefit children immensely in terms of their learning and development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:38

Laughing Guest

Health & Living ·

2017/11/22

Comedian Dr Jason Leong gets serious about what being a doctor taught him about life and laughter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:59

Injury Management in Sports

Health & Living ·

2017/11/21

After just five weeks of the 2017-2018 season, Premiership Rugby clubs are already dealing with depleted squads due to early-season injuries. We discuss if rugby is facing an injury crisis, whether painkillers in sport is a career necessity, and the role of inflammation in healing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:26

Universal Children’s Day Special

Health & Living ·

2017/11/20

In a special children’s edition, 16-year-old Yusra and 9-year-old Falysha get Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist and BFM’s Doctor in the House, to answer their questions about being a doctor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:35

Health News Digest: Medical Ethics

Health & Living ·

2017/11/20

We bring the latest in health news. This week, the ethical side of medicine: Robert Mugabe's appointment as a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa, the reusing of single-use devices in Malaysian government hospitals, and Melbourne's bid to introduce safe injecting sites. -- 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - Mugabe's WHO goodwill ambassador appointment (Source: BBC) 13:27 - Melbourne's safe injecting room (Source: ABC) 22:11 - Reuse of single use device (Source: Free Malaysia Today)See

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43:57

Doctor in the House: Antibiotic Awareness Week 2017

Health & Living ·

2017/11/17

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. For World Antibiotic Awareness week (13-19 November), we look at how the rampant misuse of antibiotics has resulted in increasing drug resistance. According to our Director-General of Health Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, by 2050, infections by antimicrobial resistant superbugs could kill an extra 10 million people each year worldwide, overtaking cancer. What can we do to stop this trend

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32:54

Leg Pain

Health & Living ·

2017/11/16

Most people will take thousands of steps daily with certain activities and subject their feet to forces of two to three times their body weight. Taking that into consideration, pain and even injuries to the leg are probable. Here to discuss some of the more common leg pains is Consultant General Surgeon and Vascular Surgeon Dr Khang Nan Chuang, of Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:50

Into the Minds of Sexual Predators

Health & Living ·

2017/11/14

Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been accused of sexually harassing and assaulting more than 80 women over the course of almost two decades. On our monthly psychiatry series, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Philip George and International Psychologist Dr Anjhula Singh Bais give us a glimpse into the minds of sexual predators, as well as the mental health impact of being sexually assaulted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:46

Fatty Liver

Health & Living ·

2017/11/13

It's normal to have some fat in your liver, but too much can become a health problem. We find out more about fatty liver and what we can do to maintain good liver health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:43

Prostate Health

Health & Living ·

2017/11/10

A study from the University of Oxford suggests that men with abnormally low testosterone levels are less likely to develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee looks at the link between testosterone levels and prostate cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:50

Doctor in the House: Women and Diabetes

Health & Living ·

2017/11/10

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The theme of World Diabetes Day 2017 is ‘Women and Diabetes’. We look at how diabetes disproportionately affects women and the impact of the disease on their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:01

Brain Waves #9: Memory Editing

Health & Living ·

2017/11/09

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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