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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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34:10

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, a.k.a. Mama Thumb

Health & Living ·

2015/07/09

Try to grab something or pinch. If the base of your thumb hurts and you struggle to move your thumbs, you may be suffering from De Quervain's Tenosynovitis. A condition that affects the tendons between your thumb and wrist, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is also called Mama Thumb or Gamer’s Thumb. Dr Teh Kok Kheng and Ms Nor Haryanny from Sunway Medical Center explain this painful condition and how therapy can help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:06

To Forgive

Health & Living ·

2015/07/08

“To err is human; to forgive, divine.” This is a familiar phrase, but unfortunately we tend to blame others for their mistakes more than we forgive. And if we are the ones who had committed the mistakes? We blame others for not being more forgiving. The act of forgiving is universally praised and encouraged, but how can we embrace and live it? Here to help us with that are Dr Johnben Loy and Sudha Kudva.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:51

Are Dental Implants For You?

Health & Living ·

2015/07/03

When you get a replacement tooth or bridge, your dentist will place a dental implant in your jaw to serve as an artificial tooth root. It is quite an expensive procedure and with alternatives available, we explore what is involved when you decide on dental implants. Dato Dr Sharifah Alhabshi explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:12

Eating and Living Well for Healthy Bones

Health & Living ·

2015/07/02

As we age, we worry about osteoporosis and breaking our bones that turn more brittle with time. Yet it turns out that osteoporosis has its roots in our childhood. Today we learn about ways to grow and develop healthy bones and joints with Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:18

Tackling Kidney Diseases

Health & Living ·

2015/07/01

About one in ten Malaysian adults suffer from chronic kidney disease, and almost all of them do not realise it. Although the patients can take measures to manage the progress of kidney disease, most do not until it is too late. And in developing countries, 11 million yearly cases of acute kidney injuries can be prevented and treated. We speak to Dr Robyn Langham and Dato Dr Ong Loke Meng to learn about the “0 by 25” initiative to eliminate preventable acute kidney injury, and how

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19:40

Measuring Gases Inside You

Health & Living ·

2015/06/30

When we go for a health check, the doctors will examine us and collect all sorts of data. Blood pressure, blood glucose levels, cholesterol levels. All of these to get a better picture of our health. But here is one thing you might not have expected doctors could check--the gases inside your intestines. Prof. Kourosh Kalantar-zadeh explains intestinal gases and how we can measure them to better understand our health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:23

Re-evaluating Antibiotics in Livestock

Health & Living ·

2015/06/29

To feed a burgeoning and protein-loving population, farmers are driven to produce more livestock in shorter time, and in increasingly stressful conditions. To keep the animals healthy, they are given lots of antibiotics. But with more bacteria evolving resistance to the antibiotics, what is a better alternative to antibiotics? A new method that boosts the animal’s defense against bacteria in their guts may largely reduce our dependence on antibiotics. Dr Latiffah Hassan explains.See

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43:05

Doctor In The House: Childbirth Defects

Health & Living ·

2015/06/26

In the UK, a boy who was left disabled during birth could receive record £15m compensation by the NHS. Medics failed to pick up 'abnormal changes' during the latter stages of his mother's labour. James Robshaw faces a lifetime of dependence after complications during his birth left him with cerebral palsy. During hearing lawyers disputed the amount of compensation the 12 year old should receive. Tune in and join Dr George Lee and Sharon Palani as they both discuss the latest news that concern

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34:04

What and Why Children Fear.

Health & Living ·

2015/06/25

What do your children fear most? Spiders, strangers, or even your neighbour’s poodle? Experiencing many firsts in the world, it’s natural for children to display fear and anxiety growing up. Unfortunately, for some children, these fears grow into a persistent phobia that can seriously hamper their mental health and social lives. How should we handle anxiety and phobias in children? Dr Rajini Sarvanathan explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:35

Diabetes Associated With The Bugs In Your Gut

Health & Living ·

2015/06/24

Your body is a universe. In your guts live a rich diverse community of microbes that have a say in your digestion, defense against infection and now, also your odds of developing Type-1 diabetes. A study published in February 2015 showed that changes in our guts’ microbial community are associated with the onset of diabetes. We speak to Dr Alexsandar Kostic, author of the study, to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:36

Do we really need supplements

Health & Living ·

2015/06/23

From acai to ginseng to zinc, there seems to be a dietary supplement that could boost the performance of every aspect of our health these days. Even as scientists and nutritionists debate on the health benefits of dietary supplements, a geneticist joins us to argue for the roles of genes in maintaining our health. Is it true then that our genes are the reason we wouldn’t need supplements? Dr. Arif Anwar explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:25

Protecting Our Blood Supply

Health & Living ·

2015/06/22

Have you ever donated blood? If you have, you would know how good it feels, trusting your half a liter of blood could save the life of another. Much of the burden however, falls onto the medical staff to make sure the blood is protected from infection and contamination. The chain from collection to storage to transfusion is a long one with many points for bacteria and viruses to penetrate. How are we safeguarding our blood supply, and what more can be improved? Here to discuss the safety of our

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45:22

Fatherhood

Health & Living ·

2015/06/19

In conjunction with Father's Day, we explore the psychology and physiology of fatherhood with Dr George Lee and Dr Michael Menke, a psychological scientist. Combining theirs and callers' experience of fatherhood with scientific findings, George and Michael discuss the challenges of fatherhood and of staying relevant to their families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:13

High Heels - Empower or Restrain?

Health & Living ·

2015/06/18

Today we turn our attention to your feet with experts from Sunway Medical Center. We discuss how high heels affect your feet and the common foot conditions caused by long term wearing of high heels. Also, we learn about how prescription orthotics treat foot conditions. Dr Chua Yeok Pin and Ms Lim Yuanshang dish out advice on caring for your feet and selecting the right pair of shoes, even heels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:54

Creative Arts Therapy

Health & Living ·

2015/06/17

Creative Arts therapy may sound like an abstract concept to many - no pun intended – but it's a distinct form of psychotherapy that is said to have been first defined in the 1940s. We learn more about this form of therapy's origins, principles and purposes with Dr. Johnben Loy, our resident Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Teresita Gutierrez, a senior lecturer and counselling psychologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:30

Could Spouses Hold The Key to Healthy Aging?

Health & Living ·

2015/06/16

As is often the case, your parents were right -- you really ought to choose your spouse wisely. For not only till death do you part, but your spouse may affect how well you live in old age too, according to a new study from the University of Arizona. Joining us to help dissect the implications of that study and to discuss healthy aging in general are Consultant GeriatricianProf. Tan Maw Pin and Advisor to the Malaysian Healthy Aging Society,Prof. Nathan Vythilingam.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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33:09

Swelling Your Depression

Health & Living ·

2015/06/15

For years we have been trying to understand depression. What causes it, and how can we treat it? A new study links depression to an unlikely source--inflammation. The author of that study, Dr George Slavich, explains his findings and what it might mean for the millions of people suffering depression.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:39

Grip Strength - A Predictor of Your Health Risks?

Health & Living ·

2015/06/12

A study suggests the chances of having a heart attack, stroke or dying young may be hidden in the palm of your hand. Researchers said their findings showed that muscle strength is a strong predictor of death from cardiovascular disease and a moderately strong predictor of having a heart attack or stroke. We explore the validity of this observational study with Consultant Urologist Dr. George Lee and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Rajesh Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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26:58

Memories and Pain in Your Brain

Health & Living ·

2015/06/11

Our brains makes up less than 2% of our body weight, but that 2% holds the stories of our lives - the songs that we have heard, the durians that we have smelled - every sensation and reaction have been signals that excited our brains.Some experiences stayed as memories while others faded away. Our brains also process pain, sometimes amplifying the experience or even making it up at times. Behavioural neuroscientist Professor Nicholas Rawlins from the University of Oxford, explains.See

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36:00

Behavioural & Occupational Therapy for Children

Health & Living ·

2015/06/10

There are a myriad of factors and issues that can impact the status of a child's health and development, and if not dealt with properly, children tend to struggle and have lower self-esteem. Katyana Azman, a Behavioural Psychologist and Sandra Florez, a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, discuss how their respective fields of work can help children address the issues that are most impacting their quality of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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