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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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41:47

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

Health & Living ·

2017/03/16

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy sounds like a mouthful. But this technique can focus on the tumour with high precision that less healthy tissue gets damaged by radiation. Consultant Clinical Oncologist Dr John Low of Sunway Medical Centre describes the use of this procedure in cancer therapy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:12

World Glaucoma Week

Health & Living ·

2017/03/15

Glaucoma can affect anyone of any age or gender and is also hereditary. In general, glaucoma cannot be cured and will lead to vision loss. However, it can be treated and controlled. This World Glaucoma Week, Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr Linda Teoh highlights how glaucoma affects our quality of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:57

Burnout

Health & Living ·

2017/03/14

Do you feel too unmotivated to go to work? Do you feel increasingly negative about work, like there’s just no point? Have you been feeling this way for quite awhile? If so, you may be burned out - an increasingly common affliction these days. Recognise the signs and find out what you can do to overcome it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:57

Health News Digest: I Already Knew That

Health & Living ·

2017/03/13

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, Rhianne makes her debut on Health News Digest by replicating a new study that suggests that each person's face could actually be shaped by their name; Tina shares how much pee is actually in your swimming pool; and Soon Heng wonders why Freddie Mercury’s vocal folds piqued the interest of scientists. -- 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Face shaped by name 13:09 - Urine in swimming pools 21:20 - Freddie Mercury's vocalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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48:14

Doctor in the House: Average Life Expectancy Exceeds...

Health & Living ·

2017/03/10

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Geriatrician Dr Philip Poi joins him to discuss a recent study that suggests that South Korean women will be the first in the world to have an average life expectancy above 90. What is it that the South Korean got right? Will the life expectancy gap between men and women start to close? What challenges will this bring in terms of pensions and care for elderly people?See

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35:34

Brain Waves #1: Neuro-’jean’-etics

Health & Living ·

2017/03/09

Neurons play a crucial role in how we move, behave, and essentially, how we live. And genes play a big role in neurological functions - and disorders. However, we now have the technology to identify specific genes that are linked to some of these diseases. In this first episode of our neuroscience series, we are joined by a scientist involved in this work, Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar. Here she discusses the genetic causes behind neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s in

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43:22

Discernment Counselling: Helping Couples on the Brink...

Health & Living ·

2017/03/08

Often times in divorces, one partner wants to preserve and repair the relationship while the other seeks to end it. Discernment counselling helps these couples look through their relationships, clarify individual needs and agendas, and whether or not the problems in the marriage could be solved. Dr Johnben is back with his monthly show, joined by licensed marriage and family Dr Mary Kelleher, who is in town to speak about this specialised form of counselling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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40:47

Foot Pain

Health & Living ·

2017/03/07

This month, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh explains how foot pain is different in different groups of people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:59

Health News Digest: Brain Health

Health & Living ·

2017/03/06

We discuss the latest in health news. This week’s theme is brain health. We hear about former England and West Brom striker Jeff Astle's early onset dementia that was linked to his footballing career; how too much or too little sleep can make us fat; and review some sounds to relax, meditate, study and sleep to. -- 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Football Dementia 11:00 - Sleep Obesity 24:51 - Ambient MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:59

Doctor in the House: Nerve Gas Made Easy

Health & Living ·

2017/03/03

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. After the authorities reported that Kim Jong-nam, the half brother of North Korea’s leader, had been killed by VX nerve agent, Dr George Lee decides to learn more about nerve gases from Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose, Emergency Physician and Disaster Medicine Specialist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:29

Male Immune Cells are from Mars, Females' are from Venus

Health & Living ·

2017/03/02

Michigan State University researchers are the first to uncover reasons why a specific type of immune cell acts very differently in females compared to males while under stress, resulting in women being more susceptible to certain diseases. Resident Geneticist Dr Arif Anwar breaks it down for us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:17

Happiness

Health & Living ·

2017/03/01

Clinical Psychologist Paul J discusses the undefinable: Happiness. And, is there a dark side to happiness?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:33

Positive Parenting 101

Health & Living ·

2017/02/28

Senior Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Toh Chin Lee provides practical advice and tips for positive parenting that can work for children - from babies to teenagers. He also addresses some common challenges of parenting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:19

Doctor in the House: Breast Cancer Myths

Health & Living ·

2017/02/24

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, Dr George is joined by consultant breast and oncoplastic surgeon Dr Tan Gie Hooi to debunk some myths surrounding breast cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:48

Grandparenting

Health & Living ·

2017/02/23

Does your parenting style create attachment issues? With the changing roles of grandparents, who has more say about a child's upbringing? The generation with more experience, or the parents of the child? Consultant Developmental Pediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan discusses parenting styles and how to raise secure children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:00

Understanding Cancer Testimonials

Health & Living ·

2017/02/22

Cancer testimonials are powerful - some going as far as claiming to have found the cure to cancer; but how accurate are they? Find out how to understand these testimonials and other cancer headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:50

Barrier-Free Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2017/02/21

What are the barriers for people with disabilities to move around? We speak to Rehabilitation Physician Assoc Prof Dr Fazah Akhtar Hanapiah about what an ideal barrier-free environment is like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:09

Health & Living Jr Part 5 of 5: Importance of Play

Health & Living ·

2017/02/20

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Jr on November 13th. In the last episode of the replay series, Ezra Zaid spoke with Dr Harjeet Singh, Dr Rajini Sarvananthan and Teo Lee Fun about the impact of play on a child's development. BFM Health & Living Jr is presented by Nippon Paint, The Coatings Expert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:18

Doctor in the House: Late Fertility and Fertility Apps

Health & Living ·

2017/02/17

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The decision to have a baby is momentous. Today, there are many ways to plan for a pregnancy - or to put the plan on hold until you're ready. Janet Jackson, for example, had a baby at 50. Technology comes into the picture, as more advanced techniques have allowed us access to fertility apps and treatments to make planning a lot easier. But at what cost?See omnystudio.com/listener for

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29:47

Haemorrhoids

Health & Living ·

2017/02/16

Also known as piles, haemorrhoids are blood vessels that enlarged and bulged in and about the anal and lower rectum area. Many people find the condition too embarrassing to talk about but Colorectal Surgeon Dr Chong Hoong Yin of Sunway Medical Centre is going to change that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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