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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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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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45:24

Doctor in the House: Caring For Our Eyes

Health & Living ·

2017/07/28

Earlier this year in the United Kingdom, when a 67-year old woman checked in for her cataract surgery, she surprised her doctors in more ways than one. Twenty-seven, in fact, for the number of contact lenses found stuck in her right eye. How could this have happened, and how could our eyes cope with such extra baggage? Join us to hear a ophthalmologist shed light on the workings and caring of our eyes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:03

Too Young for School?

Health & Living ·

2017/07/27

A recent study in England found that children who started school a year younger than others are more susceptible to poor mental health. Yet we could also argue that our children would benefit much from an early start in school, if they have the capacity to do so. How then, can we tell if our children are ready for school? Helping us answer that question today is Dr Rajini Sarvanathan, Developmental Paediatrician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:25

Lightweight Runners and Teenage Weak Bones

Health & Living ·

2017/07/26

Dr Harjeet Singh returns for his monthly show to talk about bones. In this episode, we pore over three recent studies that found weaker bones in idle teenagers and that lighter runners were at higher risk for stress fractures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:22

Teens! Know Your Birds and Bees

Health & Living ·

2017/07/25

A 2016 survey revealed the shocking vacuum in Malaysian teenagers’ knowledge of sexual and reproductive health. One-third of teenagers believe that first-time sex cannot lead to pregnancy, and one-fifth trust that wearing two condoms is better than one. What are the consequences of such misconceptions and how can we fill in the gaps?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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53:22

Health & Living Live 2017 Re-cap #3: Searching a Cure...

Health & Living ·

2017/07/24

How are we from curing Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease? Listen to our panel of experts discuss possible cures, and--while we search--how to help people live with these conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:53

Doctor in the House: Reprogramming Brain Cells...

Health & Living ·

2017/07/21

It starts with a tremor, then your face loses its expression and your arms its sway. Those are the progressive symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, a disorder of our nerves that can rob us of our mobility and speech. We cannot yet cure Parkinson’s Disease, but scientists and doctors are learning more by the day and trying new methods. We discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:55

Leukemia and Lymphoma

Health & Living ·

2017/07/20

Leukemia and lymphoma cancers of the blood where the cells multiply beyond control. How can we detect these cancers and treat them? Also, what are the optimal treatments when we have limited funds? Learn more with a consultant haematologist in the studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:01

Biostatistics

Health & Living ·

2017/07/19

Biologists observe the world, ask questions about the world, then run studies to collect data and answer the questions. One wrong step in the process would leave the question unanswered. In comes biostatisticians, experts who help biologists think through and design researches. We speak to a biostatistician to learn more about the role and how it improves public health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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