Health & Living

 Long regarded as an unnecessary cost to the company, many modern organisations now recognise the importance of employee wellness. Joan Collar explains how to instate programs that will benefit both the organisation and the people working within it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In March this year, The Telegraph revealed that two Barclays Premier League clubs had commissioned genetic profiles of their players to identify their strengths and potential weaknesses. With the World Cup just round the corner, there’s no time like the present to look at what this might mean for footballers and the future of selecting the creme de la creme of the sport, with our resident ge...

In our quest to get bigger (or smaller), more bulked up (or leaner), we tend to focus on large muscle groups. But to work out effectively, we also need to be paying attention to the small guys - our stabiliser muscles, for instance. Explaining how we can target smaller, ignored muscles for maximum efficiency is Noel Chelliah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nerve damage can seriously impact our lives - in terms of motion, pain and function. But now new technology exists that can go a long way towards repairing said damage. Dr. Low Tze Hau, Consultant and Senior Lecturer in Upper Limb, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit in University Malaya, explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The poll of 2000 adults for the Dying Matters Coalition of care organizations in United Kingdom indicates that only 21% of people have discussed their end of life wishes. We speak to Dr. Rabin Gonzaga and Dr. George Lee on preparing for death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a noisy classroom, restaurant or coffee shop, you occasionally cannot follow a conversation. Sometimes you fake a response. Or nod and hope the pause is not your cue to guess an appropriate response. Hearing loss often goes undiagnosed. Find out how to best manage hearing loss with Dr Shailendra Sivalingam Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgeon, audiologist Saravanan an...

 Malaysia is a great place to be a mother--the second best in Southeast Asia, according to a recent report. A mother wishing to have a healthy baby however, should also know about the effects of hormones, smoking and diets. Dr. Prashant Nadkarni, fertility specialist, and Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist, tell us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cancer that is especially deadly in its later stages, ovarian cancer is often disguised by its unassuming symptoms. In conjunction with World Ovarian Cancer Day, Professor Dr. Woo Yin Ling of UMMC seeks to raise awareness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We expect our feet to carry us through all the days of our lives, but with all the dashing about we do on a daily basis, the damage can stack up. Dr. Yeap Ewe Juan, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, discusses ankle and foot health as well as surgical options for when it's required. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the time we start work to our retirement, we will spend pretty much half of our lives at work. With that, can come some damage to our bodies. Discussing the shared responsibility of musculoskeletal health at the workplace is Dr. Rajesh Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems like you can hardly peek into social media these days without seeing dozens of selfies. As many practice this form of online self-appreciation, psychologists are questioning whether it may do the reverse and negatively impact one’s body image. Dr. Chua Sook Ning, clinical psychologist, holds up a mirror to the practice and finds out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Animals have always been used for product testing in the cosmetics industry, but might skin grown from stem cells stop animal testing? Join Dr. Ruban Nathan, consultant dermatologist and Dr. George Lee as we also discuss the application of stem cells for hair transplant and other medical uses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the ebola virus outbreak occurs for the first time ever in West Africa, Medecins Sans Frontieres have mobilised quickly to assist. However, the challenge of getting up to date maps that contained important information such as points of infection have hampered efforts - which is where the work of CartONG comes in. An NGO devoted to furthering the use of geographic information systems to provide...

The eyes are the window to the soul, which means that we want them to look their best. Oculoplastic surgery is a discipline that provides solutions both cosmetic and functional to eye issues such as droopy eyelids and even eyelid tumours. Dr. Alice Goh gives us insight into her highly specialised profession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following in the A Day in the Life series with Sunway Medical Centre, we go on a journey with the 'baby whisperer'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Scottish organ donations have doubled since 2007, Dr. George Lee and Dr. Lela Yasmin discuss how important organ donation is and what it might take to get those numbers up here in Malaysia as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is considered a dental emergency? Explaining when it might be time to call in the cavalry is Professor Dr. Khoo Suan Phaik, oral physician. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether through willful ignorance or wishful thinking, sometimes injuries get ignored. However that can cause serious long-term damage that would take more time and effort to fix than the original injury. Dr. Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, tells us more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Primary immunodeficiencies are disorders in which part of the body's immune system is missing or does not function normally. Primary immunodeficiencies are disorders in which part of the body's immune system is Dr. Amir Hamzah Latiff, President of the Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology and Bruce Lim, Protem Chairman of the Malaysian Patient Organisation for Primary Immunodeficiencies, MyP...

As it becomes increasingly clear that stress can have a seriously adverse affect on our health, research also suggests that rage often triggers heart attacks. Dr. David Quek, consultant cardiologist, presents the case for taking deep breaths, counting to ten and staying calm instead of flying off the handle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meera and Dr. George are joined by Dr. Ilias Adam Yee to discuss the HIV home test following the legalisation of its sale by the UK government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been searching for the mythical fountain of youth since time immemorial. Might the answer lie in our genes? Dr. Arif Anwar, resident geneticist, lays out a plan for us to live to 130. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether we like it or not, many of us will be in hospitals either as visitors or the ones being visited. How should hospitals be designed to accommodate the needs of doctors, patients and visitors, and how does design contribute towards recovery? Nashrul Mohd Mokhtar, architect, and Hj Yahaya bin Hassan, medical planner, explain.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

F.A.S.T is the mnemonic device used to quickly identify a stroke when it’s happening, standing for: Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time. More than that, it’s also the key word for how speedily one needs to react to strokes in order to preserve life as well as brain function. Dr. Loh Pei Kee tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology is holding a public health campaign to prevent blindness from diabetic retinopathy and Dr. Tara George joins us in the studio to tell us all about it as well as field questions from listeners on eye issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.