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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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46:22

Because Feelings Matter #11: The Masks That We Wear

Health & Living ·

2022/07/26

Every mental health struggle has a story behind it. ‘Because Feelings Matter’ is a series that brings you the stories of people and their mental health issues. These stories aim to normalise conversations about mental health, and to show that it’s okay to struggle emotionally and psychologically, but more importantly, to reach out for help. In this episode, TV host, emcee and mental health advocate Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim takes off the mask that hides her mental health challenges, and talks about

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51:50

NCD Chronicles #1: Why Are Caregivers Struggling With...

Health & Living ·

2022/07/25

NCD Chronicles is a series about people living with NCDs, going beyond the diagnosis to explore their personal experiences, their challenges, as well as the impact of their health condition on their loved ones. These stories reveal the importance of understanding the unique struggles and needs of the individuals behind the disease, in our response to the NCD epidemic. In this first episode, Jayarani Samadanam shares a caregiver’s journey of caring for her mother in the late stages of diabetes,

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Doctor in the House: A Conversation With The Surgeon...

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2022/07/22

More than 20 years ago, neurosurgeon Prof Dr Vickneswaran Mathaneswaran set up a one-person Neurosurgery Unit in University Malaya Medical Centre. Today, the unit is recognised as a major Neurosurgical Service and Training Centre in Malaysia. In conjunction with World Brain Day 2022, with its theme of ‘Brain Health For All’, Prof Vickneswaran joins us to take a retrospective look at how far neurosurgery services have come in the teaching hospital, and look ahead to how we can increase access to

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28:31

Will the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill Get...

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2022/07/21

Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin has said that the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill will be tabled in the current Parliamentary session, which will sit until 4th August. One of the most hotly debated provisions in the proposed legislation is the generational ban on smoking and vaping, which prohibits the sale of cigarettes, tobacco, and vape to anyone born on or after January 1, 2005. We check in with Subang MP Wong Chen to hear his views on the proposed Bill, and why he is for the generational

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33:17

Brain Waves: This is Your Brain on Coffee

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2022/07/20

Whether you’re a casual coffee drinker or a connoisseur, many of us rely on coffee to kick start our day. But what explains the buzz that we get after a cup - or ten? How do our coffee habits impact our brain? On this episode of Brain Waves, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is joined by neurophysiologist Dr Jaya Kumar Murthy to discuss what’s brewing when it comes to research on coffee and the brain.Image credit: Shutterstock / SrideeStudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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46:54

Health & Living Live 2022 Panel 3: Healthcare We Can...

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2022/07/19

Health is wealth. But we also know that health is an investment - we need to ensure we have the resources to afford more healthcare services because we’re all living longer and becoming more health-savvy. During this panel at BFM's Health & Living Live 2022, we discuss what policy reforms and systemic changes need to take place, to ensure a sustainable and affordable healthcare system for everyone in the future. The speakers on the panel were Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of the Galen Centre for Health

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44:34

Mind Matters: The Pandemic Isn’t Over For Frontliners

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2022/07/18

As we look towards COVID-19 becoming an endemic disease, many people are eagerly hoping to return to normalcy. But for frontline workers, the past two years have exacted a heavy toll and it is not as easy for them to move on. Ellisha Othman, clinical psychologist and Managing Director of Thrive Well, and Dr Abdul Rahman bin Ahmad Badayai, EXCO and advisor on Mental Health & Psychological Support Services, MERCY Malaysia, join us to discuss how the mental health of frontliners has been affected

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29:48

Keeping Up Childhood Vaccinations

Health & Living ·

2022/07/15

In November 2020, the Ministry of Health Malaysia introduced the 6-in-1 vaccine for infants under the National Immunisation Programme (NIP). This hexavalent vaccine covers diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and Hepatitis B. We get an update from Dr Ranjini Ambigapathy, member of the Malaysian Family Medicine Specialists' Association, on how well the vaccine has worked in protecting children, and why it’s important not to delay other childhood vaccinations under the

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21:39

When Hunger Makes You ‘Hangry’

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2022/07/14

Have you ever recalled feeling irritable and grumpy after not having eaten for a while? Most of us are familiar with the term “hangry” and perhaps even with experiencing it as well. But is being “hangry” a real thing or simply an excuse for bad behaviour? A recent study suggests that it is real, and we’ll find out more about it with Prof Viren Swami, a social psychologist from Anglia Ruskin University in the UK who led the study.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Will BA.4 and BA.5 Lead To Another COVID-19 Wave?

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2022/07/14

COVID-19 cases are creeping up again, amid warnings from the Ministry of Health about the BA.4 and 5 sub-variants that are becoming dominant in many other countries. We catch up with Assoc Prof Dr Sharifah Faridah Syed Omar, Infectious Disease Physician, University Malaya Medical Centre, to find out whether we need to be on our guard against another COVID-19 wave.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:37

Public Health: Time Is Brain, But Are Our Stroke...

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2022/07/13

There is good news when it comes to stroke - deaths due to stroke have reduced over the years, due to the introduction of stroke units in hospitals, and better control of stroke risk factors among patients. But stroke remains the third leading cause of death in the country. Our biggest challenge is still the limited availability of more major hospitals that have a dedicated stroke unit, as well as low availability of clot-busting treatments. Consultant neurologist Dr Toh Tsun Haw, and NASAM’s Head

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49:44

Health & Living Live 2022 Panel 2: Are My Mental...

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2022/07/12

Stress. Anxiety. Burnout. Many of us have been experiencing these - or worse - throughout the pandemic. In fact, it’s been reported that the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a parallel mental health pandemic, which could have consequences for years to come. During the mental health panel at BFM's Health & Living Live 2022, we discussed why mental health issues cannot be taken lightly, and what we can do - as a community and in the workplace - to better support people who are struggling. The

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38:36

Doctor in the House: Behind the Veneer of Cheap...

Health & Living ·

2022/07/08

Like any other medical procedures, getting dental treatments from an unlicensed or fake dental practitioner can pose a significant risk to your health. And yet, it’s not uncommon for people to actively seek out these services - whether it’s getting braces or dentures, or even teeth whitening - because they are cheaper. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Col Dr Shalene Kereshanan, president of the Malaysian Association of Orthodontics to discuss why people still seek out these services

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40:39

Is Time Anxiety A Thing?

Health & Living ·

2022/07/07

Are you always anxious about being late? Or do you constantly feel that you’re wasting your time, when you should be doing something more productive? Dr Alex Lickerman writes on Psychology Today about his time anxiety: “Will I feel, when it comes my time to die, that I spent too much of my time frivolously?” We explore what the term ‘time anxiety’ means, how it may affect people in different ways, and what we can do about it.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Healthy Ageing: Retaining & Regaining Independence...

Health & Living ·

2022/07/06

As you age, your motor skills can slow down, making it difficult for you to complete simple daily tasks or participate in your favourite hobbies. This is where occupational therapy comes in, to help older adults maintain their level of activity and lifestyle, and thus their sense of independence. Here to discuss the role of occupational therapy in an ageing population, and how we can better include occupational therapy in policies concerning older adults, is Samantha Shann, occupational therapist

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Health & Living Live 2022 Panel 1: Brain Fog and...

Health & Living ·

2022/07/05

The stories of the “long haulers” keep coming in - people who are living with long-term problems following their COVID-19 infection. The experts on this panel shared the latest updates on the impact of long COVID, as well as treatment and rehabilitation, particularly when it comes to the lungs, brain, and nervous system. Joining them, a long-hauler who spoke about the challenges in getting her symptoms diagnosed, and what kind of support patients need from those around them. The speakers on the

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51:39

Ask A Doctor: Your Eyes

Health & Living ·

2022/07/04

In our monthly open clinic segment, Dr Wilson Wong, Vitreoretinal Surgeon & Consultant Ophthalmologist, joins us to answer questions about the eyes and vision-related problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:44

Doctor in the House: What Should Men’s Wellness...

Health & Living ·

2022/07/01

Minister of Women, Family & Community Development Rina Harun recently said that LPPKN will expand men's wellness services, if there is good response to a pilot project at Dungun Klinik Nur Sejahtera, which will be providing specialised services for men in the community. This project will include psychosocial assistance for men, following findings that more than 20,000 men sought counselling from LPPKN from 2019 till June this year, for various issues ranging from spousal and family problems, to

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38:17

Getting Health Screening Back On Track

Health & Living ·

2022/06/30

In July, the Ministry of Health plans to launch a national health screening initiative to detect non-communicable diseases, especially after the delays caused by the pandemic. We explore what is the Malaysian attitude towards health screening, and what we need to get things back on track: do we need more screening programmes, or simply a different approach to motivate people? Dr Sri Wahyu Taher, President of the Family Medicine Specialists Association, joins us to discuss these issues.Image credit:

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Mind the Health Gap #6: Knowing When, Where, and How...

Health & Living ·

2022/06/29

We don’t plan to fall ill, to need to go to a hospital, or to have to live with a chronic health condition. But if - or when - it happens, how many Malaysians have the knowledge to know when and where to seek healthcare, and how to navigate our healthcare system? Are we sufficiently equipped and informed to make decisions for our health, considering how unhealthy we are as a nation? To wrap up our mini series on healthcare accessibility, we explore why health literacy is vital to improve our access

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