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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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44:59

Young and Hooked On Cannabis

Health & Living ·

2015/06/09

Back for their monthly show, consultant psychiatrists Dr. Philip George and Dr. Stephen Jambunathan highlight what they see as an emerging concern in Malaysian schools--cannabis addiction. They discuss the symptoms and what can be done to curb this social ill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:56

Managing Musculoskeletal Pain with Opioids

Health & Living ·

2015/06/08

Opioids, such as morphine, are used regularly to manage pain, but are we abusing them? Reports show that orthopaedic surgeons in the USA are the third top prescribers of opioids. Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, discusses the use of opioids in managing musculoskeletal injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:44

Very Sociable, and Also Very Good at Fighting Bugs

Health & Living ·

2015/06/05

Being an introvert or extrovert could mean more than how you spend your Friday evenings. Studies suggest that extroverts also have stronger immune systems, responding faster and better to pathogens. Prof Kavita Vedhara shares her findings with us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:54

Ridding Stones As Huge As Tennis Balls In You

Health & Living ·

2015/06/04

Your kidney works hard to clear excess salts from what you have digested, but when the salts build up in your kidney, so does the trouble. These salts can harden into stones as big as ping-pong balls and cause you excruciating pain. How can you prevent these urinary stones, and how do you remove them? We learn more from Dr Badrulhisham Bahadzor, consultant urologist from Sunway Medical Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:29

Gaming Makes Cycling More Fun

Health & Living ·

2015/06/03

It’s tempting to workout at the gym, especially when the weather isn’t too friendly. But do you find it boring to run on the treadmill or cycle on the machine? No passing trees, no visual goal on the far horizon to keep you motivated. Video game are about to spice up your gym landscape. A recent study reported that cycling machines with video games gives better exercise than those without. The author of that study, Mr Javier Monedero, explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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27:21

From Cutie to Obesity

Health & Living ·

2015/06/01

For most of you, the days of worrying about skinny children are over. The modern concern is the overweight child who eats too much of the wrong foods. Malaysia claims the title of the fattest nation in Southeast Asia, with 44% of our adults obese. Our children do not disappoint either with one out of every seven children obese. Why are our young ones piling on weight, and what can we do to address it?Dr Nathaniel Viuniski discusses the slippery road from baby fat to obesity.See

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47:50

To Catch A Pancreatic Cancer

Health & Living ·

2015/05/29

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest. Almost no patients surviving more than 5 years after diagnosis. Still, early detection can improve treatment and quality of life. What are the warning signs and what does diagnosis entail? Here to explore the ins and outs of pancreatic cancer, as well as answering questions of the gastrointestinal tract are Datuk Dr Ryan Ponnudurai and Dr George Lee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:07

Growing Up With Dyslexia

Health & Living ·

2015/05/28

If your child struggles to read or recall words, he or she may be dyslexic. And your child is not alone. One out of ten children grapple with dyslexic-like difficulties. With proper attention and help, dyslexic children can perform academically. So how should parents and teachers raise and teach dyslexic children? Dr Rajini Sarvanathan join Mr and Mrs Ho, parents to a dyslexic child, to shed light on raising dyslexic children. Mrs. Ho is also dyslexic herself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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31:15

Pain Is Not An Easy Thing To Share

Health & Living ·

2015/05/26

If your body is hurting, you are going to seek help from a doctor. But you may find yourself in an awkward situation: You feel the pain but you struggle to describe the terrible sensation to your doctor. It’s difficult to convey how much it hurts and descriptions like “burning pain, needles poking in my skin, an ant bite” mean different things to different people. How can we better communicate our pain to our doctors? Prof Dr Khoo Suan Phaik, oral pathologist and oral physician,

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35:26

Planning for a Healthier Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2015/05/25

If you wish to understand the 11th Malaysian Plan which was tabled last Thursday might affect your experience at the hospital or clinics, stay tune. The 11th Malaysian Plan outlines the government’s priorities and strategies in this final leg of achieving Vision 2020. But does the Plan address your health care needs? Senior officers from medical professional bodies are here in the studio to help you answer that question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:52

Running Against Cancer

Health & Living ·

2015/05/22

As a teenager, Frank Chong had it tough. While others were rebelling against parents, Frank was fighting the cancer in his leg. After three years, Frank defeated the cancer. He was fifteen then. Since then, Frank has actively helped raise awareness and funds to support cancer organizations and patients. That includes running in three ultramarathons, each almost 90 kilometers long. He’s about to do his fourth. How did he do it? Frank shares his experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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39:35

Fatty Liver Kills

Health & Living ·

2015/05/20

Our liver is a hardworking organ. Sitting above and close to our gut and intestines, the liver filters what our digestive systems absorb before releasing them into the rest of our body. How can we keep our liver healthy and prevent diseases such as hepatitis and fatty liver disease? We learn more from Prof Dr Chan Wah Keong, consultant gastroenterologist, and Dr Vijayamalar Balasubramaniam from the Malaysian Liver Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:27

Motor Neuron Disease

Health & Living ·

2015/05/19

Last year, it would have been impossible to avoid seeing people pouring buckets of ice-cold water over themselves. The “Ice Bucket Challenge” campaign raise hundreds of millions of dollars for a disease that most of us knew little about -- motor neuron disease. It’s a disease in which nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord break down and the individual struggles to walk and speak. Even breathing becomes a challenge. We find out more about motor neuron disease from Prof. Dr Goh

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48:40

Smoke Gets In Your Lungs

Health & Living ·

2015/05/18

Lung cancer is the most deadly cancer in Malaysia and accounts for 12% of all cancer incidences in the country. Smoking contributes most to lung cancer rates: the longer you have been smoking, the more likely you are to suffer lung cancer. And second-hand smokers suffer more potent chemicals . With surveys showing that more than two-thirds of smokers regretting that they ever pick up a cigarette, how can we control tobacco use to reduce lung cancer? Are e-cigarettes, also called vaping, safer than

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45:33

Building Tolerance for Allergens

Health & Living ·

2015/05/15

Allergies are a serious concern and unfortunately, allergens come in all forms. Peanuts, prawns, pollen, penicillin. Even sweat and semen. Conventionally, we are told to avoid allergens, but a new study from the UK suggests we should instead tolerate allergens instead of avoiding them. Scientists found that eating peanuts early in life can prevent the development of peanut allergies later. We speak to an allergist to understand the implication of this defining study and allergies in general.See

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32:39

I Am A Nurse

Health & Living ·

2015/05/14

Nurses are to healthcare as blood is to our bodies. They tend to our needs even before and after we have consulted the doctors. They see to our diet, hygiene and medication, and care for our bodies as much as our hearts. Nurses can also improve the efficiency of healthcare and lower its costs. Certainly our nation needs excellent nurses, but what is one and how can we train more? And how do nurses stay sharp and passionate despite the daily toll? In conjunction with International Nurses Day (May

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42:46

Let Not Money Eat Your Marriage

Health & Living ·

2015/05/13

After sex, money stokes the most conflict in marriages. How can couples discuss and plan financial matters? Are the traditional gender roles in marriages still relevant today, especially when wives may be earning more than their husbands? Here to share his thoughts on how couples can better manage finances together is Dr Johnben Loy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:24

Understanding Abnormal Sexual Preferences

Health & Living ·

2015/05/12

Paraphilia is a condition where a person is so obsessed with a particular object or behaviour that sexual gratification is only possible through those means. Paraphilia covers a wide range: Think of the extreme ends of fetishism, masochism, exhibitionism and pedophilia. Yet, what are the underlying psychological factors that separate the abnormal obsession from normal fantasies? Given the social stigma against paraphilias, how can we help paraphilic individuals lead normal lives? Here to shed light

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36:49

Keeping Your Heart Strong

Health & Living ·

2015/05/11

Press your hand to your heart and feel that beat under your skin and ribs. Your heart, smaller than a fist, keeps the rest of your body going by pumping blood from head to toe. Your heart also secretes hormone that regulate blood pressure. But what happens when your once strong heart turns weak and fail? How can you keep your hearts strong? In conjunction with Heart Failure Awareness Day (May 8-10), we discuss heart health and heart failure with Professor John McMurray, Professor of Cardiology at

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45:44

Trekking and Hiking

Health & Living ·

2015/04/30

More and more urbanites are putting on trekking shoes and venturing into the forests and hills, pacing the trails for a sports adventure in the outdoors. But is trekking for everyone, and is there a difference between hiking and trekking? We learn more about the health aspects of hiking and trekking as from consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh and Alex Laevaert, experienced hiker and trekker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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