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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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37:41

Mindfulness in Meditation

Health & Living ·

2017/07/18

“Meditation”--the word conjures a picture of calmness, concentration, healing and to some, perhaps even out-of-body-experience. What is meditation really and how does it affect our health? Dr Rabin Gonzaga who has been meditating for six years now shares his experience and discusses the scientific merits of meditation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:43

Health & Living Live 2017 Re-cap #2: Healthy Minds In...

Health & Living ·

2017/07/17

By 2020, mental illness is expected to become the second biggest health concern affecting Malaysians, after heart disease. People who live in larger settlements seem more likely to become mentally ill - are our brains equipped for living in urban environments? Join our panel speakers for Health and Living Live 2017 (April 2017) as they discuss common psychological issues that affect people living in cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:25

Doctor in the House: Charlie Gard

Health & Living ·

2017/07/14

When doctors and parents of a baby boy Charlie Gard in United Kingdom disagree on continuing or removing his life-support system, the debate moved from the ward to the court and into public light. Who should have the final say in deciding Charlie’s fate--his doctors or parents? And what rights does a baby boy like Charlie have? Medico legal expert Sharon Palani helps us understand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:57

Brain Waves #5: Intelligence Genes

Health & Living ·

2017/07/13

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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43:13

Working Together for Better Family and Marriage Therapy

Health & Living ·

2017/07/12

Healthy marriages and families are crucial not just to the well-being of individuals, but also that of societies. When our marriages hit a rock or family ties begin to strain, we can turn to family and relationship therapists for help. Many such therapists will gather in our city soon in a conference discuss their profession. We speak to therapists Dr Johnben Loy and Azah Yazmin about the current status and challenges of family and marriages therapy in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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42:02

Health & Living Live 2017 Re-cap #1: Pursuit of...

Health & Living ·

2017/07/10

Is the pursuit of happiness pulling us away from happiness itself? Do indices that measure happiness of cities and countries bring us closer to bliss or focus us on to a wrong spot? Join our panel speakers for Health and Living Live 2017 (April 2017) as they discuss the pursuit happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:47

Doctor in the House: Spina Bifida

Health & Living ·

2017/07/07

Spina bifida is a birth defect where the baby’s spinal cord fails to close or develop properly. Although the condition is one of the most common birth defects, we do not yet know what causes it. Current studies are limited entirely to mouse models but scientists are making headways. Dr Noraishah Mydin Abdul Aziz, developmental neurobiologist and Dr Dharmendra Ganesan, neurosurgeon, update us on spina bifida research and treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:49

Dementia and Diabetes

Health & Living ·

2017/07/06

Diabetes is more common in Alzheimer's patients. Professor John Todd discusses the molecular implication that links diabetes and dementia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:20

At the Crossroads: Education and Career

Health & Living ·

2017/07/05

One of the biggest decisions youth make is what to do after secondary school. Should they continue with tertiary education or should they get a job? Their families would be just as concerned too. Joining us in the studio today to talk about education and career choices is Paul Jambunathan, consultant clinical psychologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:53

Nerve Compression/Entrapment Syndrome

Health & Living ·

2017/07/04

When our nerves are trapped in a tight space or depressed by pressure, we would develop a condition called nerve entrapment syndrome. Tingling feeling, numbness, and pain. We learn about nerve entrapment syndrome today with Dr Rajesh Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:45

Health News Digest: Celebrity Scientists

Health & Living ·

2017/07/03

We discuss the latest in health news. Bill Nye is getting a bit of flak for his new show, Bill Nye Saves the World, even from scientists. In the age of great public distrust of science, do we need charismatic scientists to assume the mantle as spokespersons of science, or do they make matters worse? And would you consider our very own Dr George Lee a celebrity physician? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:07

Drug shrinks ovarian tumours in early trial

Health & Living ·

2017/06/30

A new targeted treatment for ovarian cancer has shown “very promising” results in women in the advanced stages of the disease. Prof Dr Woo Yin Ling, who specialises in gynaecological oncology, explains the meaning of this study.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:01

Aggressive Behaviour in Children

Health & Living ·

2017/06/29

Why are some children aggressive, and how do you manage a violent child? Is juvie the right answer to deal with delinquents? Consultant Developmental Paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan shares her thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:42

Coconut Oil “As Unhealthy As Butter”

Health & Living ·

2017/06/28

There was a wave of panic after the American Heart Association said, in an updated advice, that coconut oil is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butter. Where is the data to support this? And what damage has it caused to the reputation of everyone's favourite health product? Institut Jantung Negara Chief Dietitian Mary Easaw joins us to talk about the fat and oil in our diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:27

Doctor in the House: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Health & Living ·

2017/06/23

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the about Elder Abuse along with researcher for Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect Initiative (PEACE). Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:35

Of Kids and Food

Health & Living ·

2017/06/22

Fighting obesity starts from young. Even small tweaks to a child’s diet can make a positive impact to their health. But that’s not the only issue with children’s diet: some are picky eaters, some struggle with eating disorders, and others deal with food allergies. These are only a sampling of what a nutritionist deals with when it comes to childhood nutrition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:53

Influenza

Health & Living ·

2017/06/21

According to Dr Mohd Iqbal, parents are still unclear about the disease and its dangers, with many unaware that an influenza vaccination can offer protection against the disease. Find out more about influenza and whether vaccination is really necessary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:29

Intestinal Parasites

Health & Living ·

2017/06/20

This month The Star reported that three in five migrant workers have worms - and many handle our food. Particularly in this fasting month, where many of us would be resorting to buying street food to break fast, how does this affect food hygiene? One of the researchers behind the study joins us today to discuss intestinal parasites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:37

Head and Neck Cancers

Health & Living ·

2017/06/15

The head and neck is a large area of the body, and many parts can be affected by cancers in different ways. Find out more about it from Sunway Medical Centre’s Dr Shailendra Sivalingam, an ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:37

Men Are Happier Working Full-Time

Health & Living ·

2017/06/14

With Father's Day this weekend, US-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dr Johnben Loy examines a recent study that concluded that men are happier when they work full-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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