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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.

health & fitness

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40:13

Health News Digest: Move It

Health & Living ·

2017/05/08

We discuss the latest in health news. This week Juliet Jacobs and Tina Carmillia focus on physical activity. Do fitness gadgets really work? And how does social media affect the accountability and authenticity of our fitness goals? -- 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Exercise 13:29 - Tech 27:30 - #fitspo --See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:50

Tuberculosis Outbreak

Health & Living ·

2017/05/04

Eleven Maktab Rendah Sains Mara students have been diagnosed with tuberculosis last month. Consultant Chest Physician Dato’ Dr Abdul Razak Abdul Muttalif joins us for address the misconceptions and dangers of the disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:44

Resilience

Health & Living ·

2017/05/03

Given the problems and challenges around us today psychological resilience is becoming more of a necessary skill than anything else. The experts also share their personal experiences of bouncing back and provide professional tips on how you can build resilience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:13

Muscle Imbalance

Health & Living ·

2017/05/02

Biomechanical imbalance can contribute to the cause of many common ailments, and many of us are simply just not ambidextrous. How do we ensure left-right balance, and what really are the implications of muscle imbalance? Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh shares his views.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:53

Doctor in the House

Health & Living ·

2017/04/28

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Dr Zarihah Mohd Zain of MyWATCH joins him to discuss a major new study published on The Lancet that reveals that while efforts to control tobacco have paid off, the tobacco epidemic is far from over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:48

World Asthma Day 2017

Health & Living ·

2017/04/26

World Asthma Day is on May 2nd, 2017. In conjunction with that, Consultant Chest Physicians Dr Helmy Haja Mydin and Dr Sundari Ampikaipakan join us for an update on asthma management in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:45

Parents Live Longer the More You Spend with Them

Health & Living ·

2017/04/25

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have found that spending more time with our parents, could extend their lives. Here to give us a better insight is Dr Miriam Sang-Ah Park, a social and cultural psychologist and Senior Lecturer of Psychological Science.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:42

Doctor in the House: Do Malaysian Women Over 40 Have...

Health & Living ·

2017/04/21

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Based on a recent study to understand sexual habits and behaviors, Dr George concluded that Malaysian women over 40 are having more sex than their younger counterparts because they have fewer things to worry about. Dr Premitha Damodaran took issue with the statement. The doctors are in the house to debate the subject.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:38

Back Pain

Health & Living ·

2017/04/20

Around eight in ten adults will report some form of back pain at some point in their lives. In the US, back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work days. What are the socioeconomic implications of this? And what treatment options are available for back pain? Sunway Medical Centre’s Spine Surgeon Dr Lau Choon Ping offers us some answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:08

Questions For My Therapist

Health & Living ·

2017/04/19

At the recent BFM Health & Living Live 2017, we asked you if you have any questions for a therapist. You shared with us your questions, and today, we have them answered by Registered and Licensed Counsellor Faith Foo, and Marriage and Family Therapist, Christine Gabriel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:39

World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day

Health & Living ·

2017/04/18

Arthritis Foundation Malaysia (AFM) has always been helping arthritis patients get access to surgery. However, AFM now wishes to intervene before the condition reaches the end stage by providing access to effective treatment. Today, President of AFM, Dr Sargunan Sockalingam focuses on ankylosing spondylitis, a form of disease that affects young adults, with its symptoms starting as early as 17 to below 40 years old.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:06

Health News Digest: What Scares Us

Health & Living ·

2017/04/17

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, Juliet Jacobs shares an article she read about rat lungworm, which is a rare parasitic infection that she now worries she would get. Meanwhile, Chua Ern Teck opens up about his concern for male-pattern baldness. And Tina Carmillia’s greatest fear is suffering from locked-in syndrome. Are we hypochondriacs, or are our medical concerns legitimate? You tell us! -- 0:00 - Intro 1:42 - Rat Lungworm 12:43 - Male Pattern Baldness 25:26 - Complete

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35:20

Doctor in the House: Global Health

Health & Living ·

2017/04/14

Dr Derek Yach has focused his career on advancing global health. Presently, he is the Chief Health Officer and Senior Vice President of the Vitality Group. He also serves on several advisory boards, including those of the Clinton Global Initiative and the World Economic Forum. But previously, he was Senior Vice President of Global Health and Agriculture Policy at PepsiCo, a Professor of Global Health at Yale University and Executive Director for Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health at the

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35:20

Doctor in the House: Global Health

Health & Living ·

2017/04/14

Dr Derek Yach has focused his career on advancing global health. Presently, he is the Chief Health Officer and Senior Vice President of the Vitality Group. He also serves on several advisory boards, including those of the Clinton Global Initiative and the World Economic Forum. But previously, he was Senior Vice President of Global Health and Agriculture Policy at PepsiCo, a Professor of Global Health at Yale University and Executive Director for Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health at the

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31:57

Brain Waves #2: Don't Look Into the Light

Health & Living ·

2017/04/13

Most of us are guilty of it - using laptops, smartphones, or tablets before we sleep. For some of us, it’s even become a daily routine, or even a ritual. Recently, there’s been a rise of articles that suggest phone lights may have effects on our brains that can cause mood disorders, sleep cycle disruptions, and even cancer. But is this all true? In our second episode of Brain Waves, Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar helps us understand what might happen to our brains when we use our

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30:54

Teaching Children with Dyslexia

Health & Living ·

2017/04/12

The President of the National Organisation for Dyslexia joins us to discuss the importance of early intervention for children with dyslexia. He also shares his teaching methodology to help these kids stay in school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:18

Psychiatry Series: Drug Therapy vs Psychotherapy

Health & Living ·

2017/04/11

A study by the American Psychological Association found that people seeking help for mental disorders are more likely to refuse or not complete their prescription if their treatments involve only psychotropic drugs. It appears that people are partial to psychotherapy. With Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Philip George and Consultant Psychologist Sharan Kaur, we explore these treatment methods of mental disorders, and explore the stigma regarding drug therapy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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31:50

Health News Digest: Health and Living Live 2017 Recap

Health & Living ·

2017/04/10

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, join us for a recap of the Health & Living Live 2017 event themed Creating Urban Happiness. We share what you have shared with us as you explored happiness, emotions and mental well-being. -- 0:00 - Intro 1:27 - Health and Living Live Opening Speech 7:31 - Facial Expression Test 22:31 - What Does Happiness Mean To You?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:53

Doctor in the House: Of Sperm and Penis Rings

Health & Living ·

2017/04/07

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. This week, he explains the latest research in sperm swimming. Apparently, it is all down to "simple math". We find out what that means. Also, he shares his thoughts on the recent incident of penile strangulation, which left a Penangite in a bit of bind. What does he think about penis rings?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:57

Down Syndrome, Genetic Counselling and Prenatal...

Health & Living ·

2017/04/06

Of the many genetic conditions known to affect humans, Down Syndrome is perhaps the most recognisable. Prof Dr Thong Meow Keong was a member of an international team that published a study on Down Syndrome in diverse populations. He joins us to explain the scope of the study, the importance of genetic counselling, and whether it’s worth it to undergo prenatal genetic screening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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