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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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50:51

The Ear

Health & Living ·

2016/11/10

Are radio announcers more susceptible to ear infections and hearing loss? Should you be using earphones, headphones or wireless earbuds? What other functions do the ears perform anyway? Consultant ENT Specialist Dr Lim Wye Keat have the answers to all that, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:00

Should You See A Therapist or a Life Coach?

Health & Living ·

2016/11/09

Should you seek out a therapist, or would a life coach benefit you more? What’s the difference anyway? US-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr Johnben Loy, who also practises Executive Life Coaching, breaks it down for us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:54

Psychiatry Series: Phobias

Health & Living ·

2016/11/08

Have an irrational fear of clowns? Well, it’s no laughing matter. Coulrophobia is one of the most common phobias in adults. Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Philip George explains how phobias are developed and how you can manage yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:28

Death by Toxic Air

Health & Living ·

2016/11/04

Three hundred million of the world’s children live in areas with extreme air pollution, according to new research by Unicef. Children are uniquely vulnerable because their lungs and brains are still developing. Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Respiratory Physician, Assoc Prof Dr Jessie Anne De Bruyne breaks down the report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:09

Healthcare for Refugees

Health & Living ·

2016/11/03

Assistant Programme Officer (Health) for UNHCR Malaysia, Dr Susheela Balasundram joins Dr Junaidi Ismail to discuss the primary health care needs for refugees in Malaysia and where they can can receive affordable medical services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:55

Developing A Champion Sportsperson

Health & Living ·

2016/11/02

Want your child to be a star athlete? Find out how on this month's edition of sports medicine, Dr Harjeet Singh speaks about development of athletes from the ground up. He is joined by a former national and development coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:59

Text Neck

Health & Living ·

2016/11/01

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh returns for his monthly show to share his expertise in matters affecting the bones, joints and muscles. This month, we explore text neck, a modern spine ailment caused by looking down at your tech devices too frequently and for too long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:24

Exercise for the Obese

Health & Living ·

2016/10/31

Obese people should not exercise the same way fit people do. They face several challenges especially physically but also medically, for example, if they have existing diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Physical Trainer Karen Siah explains how she works with obese clients to get in shape without risking harm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:17

Doctor in the House: Needless Treatments

Health & Living ·

2016/10/28

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Today, he is joined by Dr Milton Lum to discuss whether they are guilty of prescribing unnecessary treatments to pacify their patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:03

Stigma and Medical Conditions

Health & Living ·

2016/10/27

What do mental health, HIV, and erectile dysfunction have in common? These are just some well-known medical conditions that are still highly stigmatised. Why are some medical conditions stigmatised and how did some of them manage to break the stigma? Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon Dr Reynu Rajan shares her experience dealing with bariatric patients in the face of weight-bias and discrimination, while Fertility Specialist Dr Helena Lim shares what it’s like to help patients overcome the taboo

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35:09

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Health & Living ·

2016/10/26

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness month. Sudden Cardiac Arrest occurs when the heart stops beating suddenly and usually without any signs. However, it is not widely understood by the general public and is often mistaken for heart attack. To help us make the distinction is Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist Datuk Dr Razali Omar from IJN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:50

Integrative Medicine

Health & Living ·

2016/10/25

The integrative medicine community will be coming together for a symposium dedicated to improving treatment outcomes and quality of care. Speakers Sheila Menon and Dr Alan Soh tell us more about what integrative medicine really is all about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:32

World Stroke Day

Health & Living ·

2016/10/24

In conjunction with World Stroke Day on October 29th, Consultant Neurologists from UKM give a rundown on stroke recognition and the latest development in stroke care. Also, are we ready to rely on wearable tech to advance healthcare?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:55

Doctor in the House: Pinktober vs. Movember

Health & Living ·

2016/10/21

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Every year, Pink October comes around, followed swiftly by Movember. Dr George Lee argues that women are taken care of from cradle to grave but men only get medical attention when things go wrong - often, too late. Dr Teo Soo-Hwang from the Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation joins in for the debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:36

Paediatric Podiatry

Health & Living ·

2016/10/20

The moment a tot begins to walk is a major milestone. Children's feet should allow them to run, jump and play without the limitation of pain. The growing lower limb goes through a series of developmental changes - but sometimes, foot complications can occur. Podiatrist, Lim Yuanshuang, from Sunway Medical Centre, discusses conditions of the foot and ankle in children and when medical intervention is necessary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:46

Hearing Loss and Hearing Devices

Health & Living ·

2016/10/19

Some have to wait for a long time to begin treatment as they are unable to afford the cost of hearing devices. Some have problems with maintaining their devices as the cost of maintenance is also expensive. These delays make it hard for the patients to acquire enough spoken language to be able to be in mainstream schools and the hearing world. Dr Basyariatul Fathi Othman from UKM’s Institute of Ear, Hearing and Speech shares how the society can lend a hand.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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32:53

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Health & Living ·

2016/10/18

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - sounds like a mouthful. And if it’s the first time you’ve heard of it, that’s no surprise. It is a rare genetic condition that affects only a small percentage of the population.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:59

Growth Hormones

Health & Living ·

2016/10/17

Many of us are aware that treating a medical condition early means getting the best outcome for the patient. But what happens when the condition is rare, like Growth Hormone Deficiency, which affects as few as 0.0003% of the population worldwide?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:43

Doctor in the House: WHO Backs Sugar Tax

Health & Living ·

2016/10/14

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he brings in Registered Dietitian Goo CHui Hoong to debate the decision by the World Health Organization to back sugar tax. Do you have a sweet tooth? Would you be happy with a sugar tax in Malaysia? Do we really need sugar in our diet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:31

Fountain of Youth

Health & Living ·

2016/10/13

The quest for the Fountain of Youth has consumed mankind and throughout history, across many cultures, there have been countless of tales and legends of magical springs or elixirs that would restore youth and keep death at bay. Here to share more about that quest is Scientist Dr Joseph Chang, who is also the author of The Myth of Ageing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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