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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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40:26

Psychiatry Series: Food Addiction and Eating Disorders

Health & Living ·

2017/06/13

Explore our relationship with food, cravings and compulsive consumption. Also, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Philip George and Consultant Psychologist Sharan Kaur explain some of the common eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and binge eating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:33

Doctor in the House: Fitter Men, Fewer Problems

Health & Living ·

2017/06/09

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. It goes without saying that exercising can improve your health, but do we exercise to be healthy or to look good? Fitness expert Noel Chelliah shares his thoughts on body image issues, protein intake and working out for the busy person.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:59

Brain Waves #4: Fidgeting and Fasting

Health & Living ·

2017/06/08

This month on Brain Waves, Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar examines the claim that the fidget spinner is good for ADHD, anxiety and autism. And as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts, she also explains how the brain adjusts to fasting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:35

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Health & Living ·

2017/06/07

To lie is to deliberately provide false information. But why do people do it? Clinical Psychologist Paul J tries to uncover the truth about lying. Find out what makes a compulsive liar and why some people are just more convincing at lying than others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:39

It Hurts to Sit

Health & Living ·

2017/06/06

You might want to sit down for this; Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh explains why some people just cannot sit down comfortably. Sitting-related pain and soreness can affect the groin, tailbone, sacrum, buttocks and lower back - whether you are seated cross-legged, without a backrest, or too long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:10

Health News Digest: I Sense Something Different

Health & Living ·

2017/06/05

We discuss the latest in health news. Rhianne introduces us to autonomous sensory meridian response, while Tina shares how bilinguals experience time differently. Also, how do some people taste flavours when they read words or see colours when they hear music? Uncover how some people experience the world through our lesser known senses. -- 0:00 - Intro 1:37 - Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (Source: BBC) 12:34 - Bilingualism (Source: Quartz) 24:58 - Synesthesia (Source: The Guardian)See

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39:02

Doctor in the House: Adolescent Health

Health & Living ·

2017/06/02

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Paediatricians technically deal with the medical care of infants and children. But what happens with the children turn into adolescents? What happens between adolescence and adulthood in terms of their healthcare? Dr Sangeeta Mahajan, who lost her son to bipolar disorder, and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Philip George, shed some light on this underserved field in the healthcare ecosystem.See

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31:31

Shoulder Injuries in Sports

Health & Living ·

2017/06/01

It has been part of the Summer Olympic Games since 1964, but it's not the most popular competitive sport in Malaysia. Yet, volleyball still features heavily in co-curricular programmes in schools; and go to any beach and you are sure to find a variation of beach volleyball being played. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh breaks down the physical elements of volleyball and shares his thoughts on why shoulder injuries present heavily in many sports-related traumas.See

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35:05

The Latest in Lupus Care

Health & Living ·

2017/05/31

May 10th was World Lupus Day. Consultant Rheumatologist Dr Benjamin Cheah discusses the latest in lupus care and management as well as some of the issues that were highlighted during the recent World Lupus Day events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:24

World Digestive Health Day: The Bowel

Health & Living ·

2017/05/30

Every 29th of May is World Digestive Health Day. This year, the global campaign focuses on inflammatory bowel disease. Consultant Gastroenterologist Dato Dr Mahendra Raj joins us for a frank discussion about the role of the bowel and covers other related topics including gut health and dietary fibre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:19

Health News Digest: Alternative Diets

Health & Living ·

2017/05/29

We discuss the latest in health news. Why did a seven-month old baby die from a gluten-free diet? Will lab-grown meat be mainstream in the near future? And what are the benefits of going vegetarian? Join us as we navigate the world of alternative diets. -- 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Vegetarian diet 13:48 - Lab-grown meat 24:32 - Gluten-free for baby?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:19

Doctor in the House: Hypothyroidism

Health & Living ·

2017/05/26

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. It's International Thyroid Awareness Week and we’re turning our attention to hypothyroidism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:06

Unemployable Children

Health & Living ·

2017/05/25

Based on an article published on The Huffington Post by Psychiatrist Dr Marcia Sirota, this time on her monthly show, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan elaborates on how helicopter parents are raising unemployable children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:36

Myths and Truths of Clinical Research

Health & Living ·

2017/05/23

Clinical Trials are a crucial part of the development process of new drugs and treatment. However, when it comes to participating in clinical trials, there can be misconceptions surrounding the care of patients that are participating, and the ethics behind the research. Here to clarify the myths and truths behind the processes of clinical trials, we talk to Dr Khairul Faizi, the head of business development at Clinical Research Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:32

Health News Digest: 13 Reasons Why

Health & Living ·

2017/05/22

We discuss the latest in health news. First, Ern Teck gives us an insight into his experience getting treatment for his shoulder injury. Then, caffeine-dependent Juliet wonders how much coffee is too much, after an American teen died from drinking too much caffeine too quickly. Meanwhile, Tina asks if 13 Reasons Why raises awareness about teenage suicide, or glamorises it. -- 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Ern Teck's shoulder injury diagnosis (Source: BFM) 10:42 - Teen died from too much caffeine too quickly

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51:02

Doctor in the House: Genetics and Fitness

Health & Living ·

2017/05/19

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he finds out from Geneticist Dr Arif Anwar if knowing your genetic makeup can lead to a fitter, healthier life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:46

Health News Digest: Celebrities and Public Health

Health & Living ·

2017/05/15

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, A Bit of Culture panellist, Lee Chwi Lynn joins Tina Carmillia to discuss pop culture and public health. In light of Jimmy Kimmel's heartfelt plea for accessible health care after sharing about his newborn son's heart defect, we debate if public figures like himself, Lady Gaga and the British royals help or hurt public health. -- 0:00 - Intro 1:09 - Jimmy Kimmel's baby surgery (Source: CNN) 11:59 - Brit royals' mental health campaign (Source:

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50:56

Acne

Health & Living ·

2017/05/12

Acne is common among teens and adolescence, while for some, it continues into adulthood. Dr Ruban Nathan talks about its implications to our self-esteem and how to manage it. He also shares what’s being done to curb abuse of practice dermatological care, especially when it comes to cosmetic dermatology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:16

Brain Waves #3: Spatial Awareness

Health & Living ·

2017/05/11

Before there were GPS apps, we had to actively remember routes and landmarks to move around. How did we do it, and have we lost the skill? Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar shares the science behind spatial awareness, what happens in Alzheimer's patients, and whether there's a difference between the male and female brains when it comes to spatial abilities. Does our over-dependence on Waze affect our brain health in the long run?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:58

Psychiatry Series: The Interface between Psychiatry...

Health & Living ·

2017/05/09

Psychiatric services in cancer management, palliative care and post-surgery physiotherapy - to name a few - make up part of the health care ecosystem’s holistic care services. This month, Consultant Psychologist Sharan Kaur and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Gurdeep Grewal focus on the interface between mental health services for those facing physical health issues, and how it improves quality of life and rate of recovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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