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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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45:06

Doctor in the House: Primary Healthcare Issues in...

Health & Living ·

2017/08/25

Last Friday, we discussed the amendments to the 13th Schedule of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act. Today, we speak to the Malaysian Medical Association to understand the gaps in our country’s primary healthcare. Even as the rakyat complain of higher medical fees, GP clinics are reportedly struggling to stay afloat--how can we make sense of this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:06

Unpicking Our Young Picky Eaters

Health & Living ·

2017/08/24

Dr. Rajini Sarvanathan, Developmental Paediatrician, tells us about the picky-eating habits of children, and how we can help our picky eaters enjoy the culinary wonders of Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:53

Infrared Sauna

Health & Living ·

2017/08/23

The sauna has been a European tradition for centuries with documented benefits for our hearts and blood circulation. In recent years, a new approach to the traditional sauna has arrived in the form of using infrared to heat up our bodies instead of radiation from hot surfaces. What difference does the infrared make? Is the infrared all hype or scientifically valid? We speak to Sabrina Tang who offers sauna experience with infrared technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:34

Know Obesity, Stop Obesity

Health & Living ·

2017/08/23

An obesity epidemic is rippling across the world. In Malaysia, one of three adults and one of six children are obese, raising serious concerns about our future health and economic productivity. We speak to Steven Allender to learn more of his effort to manage obesity with community-based methods. Also, can one be fat and healthy too?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:30

Nurturing A Healthy Pregnancy

Health & Living ·

2017/08/22

The foundations of our health were built in our mothers’ wombs. A healthy pregnancy is much more than nourishing the growing fetus; the mother’s metabolic condition is critical too. Half of all women of childbearing age are overweight with direct lifelong impact for their children. We explore the links between the health of mother and child, and what we can do about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:03

Health News Digest: Paradox

Health & Living ·

2017/08/21

We discuss the latest in health news. On this episode, we learn the science behind jet lag, how the most obese nation in the world also produces the most successful athletes, and why new research shows that pets do not improve children’s health. -- 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Jetlag 7:07 - Sports gene (Source: The Guardian) 16:31 - Pets don't improve health? (Source: The Atlantic)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:57

Doctor in the House: The Rise of Consultation Costs

Health & Living ·

2017/08/18

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him this is week is Dr Jacob Thomas, discussing the 13th Schedule of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998, that has recently been amended, leading to a hike in medical consultation fees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:25

Stroke Rehabilitation

Health & Living ·

2017/08/17

Every year, about 40,000 Malaysians suffer stroke attacks. If we survive the trauma, we would still likely lose some of our speech, senses or mobility. Fortunately, rehabilitation can help stroke survivors regain old skills and learn new ones to live independently and enjoy life. Learn more with Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine, Dr Foong Chee Choong, and Physiotherapist, Ms Ivy Patricia Santhanadass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:09

To Marry Or Not?

Health & Living ·

2017/08/16

We humans have been practising marriages for a long time, but nothing is set in stone. The forms of marriage and what it means have been changing across time and space, prompting every new generation to ask if marriage remains relevant or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:55

Working for a Healthy Mouth

Health & Living ·

2017/08/15

We interact with the world through our mouths a lot. With our mouths, we speak, breathe and eat. How our teeth and gum look and function affect our health but also our impression and confidence. Learn about oral hygiene and gum health from Dr Jeanette Chua. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:10

Health News Digest: Sensory and Social Influences on...

Health & Living ·

2017/08/14

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, we bring you on a tour of the eating experience--from the tongue to the nose and we end with the people who eat with us. Join us and learn how a “dulled” tongue drives sugar intake, how smells trigger the incinerator within you, and how a mirror makes you eat more. We speak to Celine Riera, Assistant Professor in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Robin Dando, Assistant Professor in Department of Food Science, Cornell University; Suzanne Higgs,

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47:53

Doctor in the House: When a Urologist, and When a...

Health & Living ·

2017/08/11

When should you consult a urologist? What about a urogynaecologist? As different as men and women are below the waist, how does it matter when it comes to seeking medical service? Dr George Lee and fellow urogynaecologist Dr Khong tell us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:04

Brain Waves #6: Caring for Dementia

Health & Living ·

2017/08/10

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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32:01

Upholding Standards of Cosmetics

Health & Living ·

2017/08/09

When dermatologists over the nation gather in KL for an annual conference this month, they will discuss advances in cosmetics. Dr Ruban tells us how the Cosmetic Dermatology Board and his peers work to uphold standards of dermatology and cosmetics procedures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:22

Winning Back Our Zzz

Health & Living ·

2017/08/08

While one or two nights of lousy sleep is tolerable, prolonged lack of quality sleep is deadly. Yet many of us struggle with insomnia, or difficulty sleeping well. Join us to learn the roots of insomnia, if sedatives are safe and if proper sleep hygiene mitigate insomnia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:27

Health News Digest: Barbell Sports

Health & Living ·

2017/08/07

On this episode of Health News Digest, our producer and intern bring us on a tour of their favourites: Barbell sports, food, rest and sleep. -- 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Introduction to barbell sports 16:52 - Supplements and nutrition 33:56 - Rest and recoverySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:37

Doctor in the House: Doctors Making Sound Clinical...

Health & Living ·

2017/08/04

On 28 June 2017, oncologist Dr Ang Peng Tiam in Singapore was suspended for eight months for professional misconduct. Seven years ago, Ang had presented false information and unsubstantiated advice to a lung cancer patient who died after taking chemotherapy as he recommended. Dr George Lee discusses walking the tightrope of medical advice with oncologists Dr Mastura Md Yusof and Prof Dr Woo Yun Ling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:00

Aging with Grace

Health & Living ·

2017/08/03

Today, there are about 900 million people above 60 years old. Thirty years later, that number will more than double to 2 billion. Our populations are aging faster than ever and that has prompted scientists and doctors to work on improving the wellbeing of seniors. We speak to a clinical gerontologist about her work on disease prevention during old age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:26

Abnormal Toes, and is Yoga More Harmful Than Expected?

Health & Living ·

2017/08/01

We have Dr Rajesh Singh, Consultant Orthopedic with us today to talk about a study that reveals how often yoga causes injuries, despite the common impression that yoga is a low-impact exercise. But before that, we will first turn to our toes to discuss what it means when our big toes are actually shorter than our second toes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:16

Health & Living Live 2017 Re-cap #4: Age of the Sex...

Health & Living ·

2017/07/31

If you and your partner are not having sex, does that mean your relationship is dead? Apparently, there is a new kind of sex drought, the one brought about by modern life. The good news is, there’s a way to fix it. Join our panel speakers for Health and Living Live 2017 (April 2017) as they discuss the role of the brain in intimacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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