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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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31:25

It’s A Boy Thing

Health & Living ·

2016/10/12

A recent article in The Economist’s 1843 Magazine shared data that suggests that couples who have sons are more likely to stay together than those that don’t. Apparently, sons may nudge some fathers to take on more responsibility, while daughters may make it easier for mothers to ditch disappointing husbands. US-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dr Johnben Loy analyses the data and explains what it means to marriage, family and parenting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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47:56

Psychiatry Series: Delusions

Health & Living ·

2016/10/11

What do politics and relationships have in common? According to Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Stephen Jambunathan, they can be both confusing and, sometimes, delusional. Find out more about the lesser known delusional disorder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:26

Doctor in the House: Smartphone Addiction

Health & Living ·

2016/10/07

It's only been seven years since the iPhone first burst on the scene, yet many of us now can't imagine life without it (or without our smartphones). We use it to keep in touch, to tell us where to go, what to do, order food and groceries, meet new people. But research has suggested that more than becoming dependent on it, we might be nursing a growing addiction. Today we ask: are we addicted to our smart phones, and is this a problem? Also hear a live intervention for Jeff's smartphone addiction.See

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26:25

Medicine and Meditation

Health & Living ·

2016/10/06

Meditation has long been practised for its multitudes of benefits. But only in the last few decades had science caught up with the studies and research to support such claims. We explore how meditation offers a practical way to improve one's overall health with Dr Nirmala Kajaria, who has the combined the skills of a medical doctor and that of a meditator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:18

Bowen Therapy for Athletes

Health & Living ·

2016/10/05

Why is there a small but growing number of athletes endorsing Bowen therapy? Does it really help? Lorna Mair returns with the low down on Bowen Therapy for sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:55

The Case Against Power Morcellation

Health & Living ·

2016/10/04

In a two-year investigation, Matthew Ong covered the controversy over power morcellation, a then-common gynaecological procedure. His in-depth reporting contributed to changes in public policy, hospitals across the US stopped performing the surgery; and insurance companies have largely stopped covering the procedure. It also played a role in the ending of a related clinical trial at a Harvard hospital. The reporter for The Cancer Letter shares his views on cancer research, public policy and health

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49:13

Doctor in the House: Vasectomy, Prostate Cancer and...

Health & Living ·

2016/09/30

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Vasectomy, prostate cancer and the macho man’s health. Not the easiest combination of topics to have conversation about. But this time, it’s good news: a large new study has found no connection between vasectomy and prostate cancer, unlike what was previously reported.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:42

Raising Children with Special Needs

Health & Living ·

2016/09/29

Malaysian paralympians shone in the recent Paralympics - some of whom were categorised under "athletes with intellectual disabilities". We ask Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, Dr Rajini Sarvananthan what it's like to raise children with special needs to that they can excel in their own right. Joining her in the conversation is Learning and Behaviour Consultant, Intan Miranti, who is also a parent to a child with special needs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:25

World Heart Day Pt 2

Health & Living ·

2016/09/28

In the second part of our World Heart Day special, IJN's Consultant Cardiologist Datuk Dr Ahmad Khairuddin discusses treatment evolution for coronary artery disease and what hopes heart patients have for their future. If you missed the first part, head over here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:57

World Heart Day Pt 1

Health & Living ·

2016/09/27

Datuk Dr Ahmad Khairuddin, Consultant Cardiologist of IJN, gives us the lowdown on the most common type of heart disease - coronary artery disease. This is the first part of our two-part programming in conjunction with World Heart Day on September 29th.Listen to the second part here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:20

Body Shaming

Health & Living ·

2016/09/26

There's certainly a lot of discussion about body image recently - whether you are a female Olympian, or Jessie Graff at the Emmy red carpet, or Wentworth Miller. Personal Trainer Karen Siah knows what it’s like to be judged for your physique, even though that is not the point of fitness. The personal trainer discusses body positivity versus fat acceptance, how men are not spared from body shaming, and how to get fit and healthy both physiologically and psycho-socially.See

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46:18

Alzheimer’s - The Caregivers’ Perspective

Health & Living ·

2016/09/23

With the global commemoration of World Alzheimer's Month in September each year, we reflect on what we can do to support and improve the lives of people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:32

Pink October

Health & Living ·

2016/09/22

Besides breast cancer, what other breast diseases are you familiar with? Is mammogram screening relevant? Dr Ng Char Hong, Consultant Breast Surgeon and Goh Chin Chin, Radiology Department Manager of Sunway Medical Centre explain more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:35

The Economic Impact of Autism

Health & Living ·

2016/09/21

Intervention and therapy services for children with autism can reach up to RM 10,000 monthly. The Programme Director for The Early Autism Project and Chief Operations Officer of IDEAS share why IDEAS is launching EAP's non-profit arm, The Hope Project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:28

With Sign Language, We Are Equal

Health & Living ·

2016/09/20

The International Week of the Deaf (IWD) is held on the 4th week of September. IWD is the only week in a year that sees highly concerted global advocacy to raise awareness about the deaf community at individual, community and governmental level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:42

Transforming Disability Management

Health & Living ·

2016/09/19

Disability after an injury is not a tragedy. Dr Hafez Hussain speaks about how workers with injuries or illnesses can return to work, especially with early interventions. He also touches on the importance of communication between doctors and employers to provide an effective rehabilitation strategy thereby reducing medical expenditure and prolonged medical leaves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:54

Neurospinal Injuries

Health & Living ·

2016/09/15

When we talk about neurosurgeons, we often think 'brain doctors'. But neurosurgeons are in fact trained in diagnosis and treatment of the entire nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, spinal column and the nerves. Dato’ Dr Kantha Rasalingam from the Neurosurgical Association of Malaysia sets the record straight. He also shares about the upcoming NAM Neurospine Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:00

Celibacy Syndrome

Health & Living ·

2016/09/14

Japan’s birth rate hit a record low in 2014 at just 1,001,000 infants. When combined with 1.3 million deaths in the same year, that’s a deepening population crisis. According to Japan’s population institute, the overall population could dip to 107 million by 2040 — or 20 million lower than today. Is Japan providing a glimpse of all our futures?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:36

Psychiatric Series: Suicide Prevention - Where’s The...

Health & Living ·

2016/09/13

World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th is themed connection, communication and care. What is the progress made by observing awareness days such as this, and how has social media shaped the conversation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:08

Doctor in the House: Rudeness Kills

Health & Living ·

2016/09/09

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Surgeon Dr Reynu Rajan joins him to explore the impact of rudeness on the performance of medical teams, and whether that in turn affects patients’ recovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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