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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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43:05

Brain Waves #7: Jeans for Genes

Health & Living ·

2017/09/14

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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40:29

Your 4-letter Personality

Health & Living ·

2017/09/13

Most of us had probably tried (even got obsessed with) tests that tell us which personality types we belong to. Are these tests valid? And what should we do with the results?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:55

Mind for the Body, and Hypnotherapy

Health & Living ·

2017/09/12

We discuss hypnotherapy and tapping into our subconscious minds as means to improve our health. Instead of swinging pocket watches in candle-lit rooms, we check on the evidence for how our minds affect our health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:31

Health News Digest: Not Dwarfed by Dwarfism

Health & Living ·

2017/09/11

You have seen them, perhaps even stared, but have you ever cared? People with dwarfism are a minority, being one out of every 30,000 births, but their stories reflect how our societies accept and--sadly--in most cases, reject differences. From jewellers in ancient Egypt to circus exhibits to celebrities (Peter Dinklage!) and sportsmen, people with dwarfism have often accomplished much more than their stature would suggest. In this episode, we explore the history, biology and opportunities of

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4:48

Emergency Services 101

Health & Living ·

2017/09/08

In light of the recent news about the hit-and-run case involving a Singaporean victim, we speak to Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose, Consultant Emergency Physician from Hospital Kuala Lumpur, to give us a refresher about emergency services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:21

Doctor in the House: Living Cancer Drug

Health & Living ·

2017/09/08

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, Consultant Haematologist Dato' Dr Chang Kian Meng, joins him to dissect the FDA's decision to approve the first treatment that redesigns a cancer patient's own immune system to beat the cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:39

Attention Deficit Disorder

Health & Living ·

2017/09/07

How does one determine if hyperactivity and lack of focus is merely that, or a sign that one may have attention deficit disorder? How does ADD present in children and adults? Find out the causes, diagnosis, and management of ADD from Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Gurdeep Grewal and Clinical Psychologist Farah Ahmad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:49

Psychology of Courage

Health & Living ·

2017/09/06

Courage is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "the ability to do something that frightens one," but how does a psychologist describe courage? Clinical Psychologist Paul J shares his views.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:54

Our Adaptable Bones

Health & Living ·

2017/09/05

During the recently ended 29th SEA Games, we were amazed once again by the extraordinary feats that humans could perform. The achievements were diverse: From blazing the course of a 100 meter to lifting four times their weight to somersaulting off a vault. Those achievements require not just lots of hard work, but also our musculoskeletal system to adapt to the many different training and needs of different sports. Here to tell us about how our muscles and bones respond to our physical activity is

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32:16

Chat your woes away with a robot

Health & Living ·

2017/08/30

In recent years, a host of apps have been developed that allow users to chat with an artificial intelligence entity. One of such apps, Woebot, has reportedly helped users reduced depression symptoms and kept them engaged every day. What does this mean for depression management and psychologists?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:41

Hacking Health

Health & Living ·

2017/08/29

From shared vehicles to apartment rentals, digital technology is dismantling paradigms and building new models. How can such disruptive forces improve healthcare? That’s the question asked by Hacking Health Malaysia, a platform of healthcare and IT professionals. Join us to learn how the team marries innovators and doctors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:47

Allergies, No Play-play

Health & Living ·

2017/08/28

Food allergies are not trivial matters, as was evident in the death of a Singaporean woman earlier this year. The woman who knew she was allergic to prawns, died within hours of eating just two prawns. An immunologist helps us understand the biology and treatment of allergies, and why we really, really should not try our luck with allergen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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