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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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45:16

Caring for the Caregiver

Health & Living ·

2017/04/05

Caring for a loved one afflicted by a debilitating disease can be tough job. It can take a heavy toll on the patient and the loved ones. Who takes care of the carer? Clinical Psychologist Paul J shares how caregivers can make life more manageable both for the patient and the carer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:04

Invisible Disabilities

Health & Living ·

2017/04/04

Earlier this month, a teen drove against traffic and killed one in the process. It later turned out that the teen model has ADHD and was on prescription medicine to manage her condition. Occupational Therapist Teoh Jouyin shared her views on invisible disability on her Facebook page, calling for compassion rather than anger and condemnation alone. Her post went viral, with hundreds of shares, likes and comments. She joins us today to speak about invisible disabilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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47:25

Cancer in the City

Health & Living ·

2017/04/03

At the World Economic Forum earlier this year, the C/Can 2025 City Cancer Challenge was launched. We find out what that’s all about from the CEO of the Union for International Cancer Control. We also learn more about the World Cancer Congress 2018 that Malaysia will be hosting for the first time this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:22

Poppema Lymphoma

Health & Living ·

2017/03/31

Before he became President of the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, Professor Sibrandes Poppema studied medicine in the same university, specialising in Pathology, and completed his PhD on the Immunopathology of Hodgkin's disease. He now holds six patents on CD45 and Galectin-1, and has a type of lymphoma named after him in France. He takes us through his illustrious career, and shares what he thinks of the future of pathology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:30

H5N1 Outbreak

Health & Living ·

2017/03/30

The Kelantan government has declared a state of emergency to mobilise resources to contain the H5N1 infection. The Ministry of Health’s Senior Principal Assistant Director, Zoonosis Sector, Disease Control Division, Dr Vickneshwaran Muthu joins us for an update on the on-going outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:13

Track & Field

Health & Living ·

2017/03/29

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh returns for his monthly show on sports medicine and orthopaedics. This month, he focuses on athletics. Most professional track and field athletes specialise in only a small number of disciplines. Traditionally, the title of the World's Greatest Athlete has been given to the person who wins the Olympic decathlon - which combines foot races, throwing and jumping disciplines. Is that still accurate in modern sports?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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43:29

Mad Meds: Pushing Sporting Limits

Health & Living ·

2017/03/24

The war against doping in sports has been going on for a long time. Now, caffeine is back on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s waiting list of prohibited substances. How is the practice of sports medicine regulated? We speak to medical doctor and former Olympian Tan Sri Dato Dr M Jegathesan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:58

Communication Skills

Health & Living ·

2017/03/23

An American father made the headlines recently for tracking his son’s first words in a spreadsheet, revealing his learning curves. Consultant Developmental Paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan explains verbal and nonverbal communication, and other ways children express themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:46

Kids Are Sitting Too Much

Health & Living ·

2017/03/22

British scientists suggest that children stop exercising around the age of seven. It coincides with the peak rate of obesity cases in children, which happens around the same age. Personal Trainer Karen Siah talks about practical and age-appropriate physical activities to get kids moving and keep obesity at bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:52

Repetitive Strain Injuries

Health & Living ·

2017/03/21

Bowen Therapist Lorna Mair returns to discuss repetitive strain injuries and some simple stretches that could help you relief yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:22

Health News Digest: The Body’s Unusual Talents

Health & Living ·

2017/03/20

We discuss the latest in health news. Today, Kashif joins Tina to discuss the socially contagious behaviour of itching, super memories and how some parts of your body stay alive after you're clinically dead. -- 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Itching 10:58 - Super memory 21:02 - DeathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:34

Doctor in the House: Trump Care and the World

Health & Living ·

2017/03/17

The American Health Care Act, now being called “Trump Care” and even “Obamacare Lite”, is Donald Trump’s new healthcare bill that attempts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, or as more popularly known, “Obamacare”. This new bill has received massive opposition from Doctors from many different healthcare organisations and even from grassroot communities such as coal miners. Joining us for this week’s Doctor In the House with Dr George Lee is

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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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