Health & Living

Whole Body Vibration Training works by creating instability in the body, enabling one to perform reflexive muscle actions 25 to 50 times a second. The net result is improvement in strength and power. Find out more as Certified Level 2 Power Plate Trainer Ooi Ann Ann explains.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given the extreme importance of kidneys in maintaining good health, the topic of kidney health is closely examined today with Consultant Urologist Dr George Lee.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Osteopathy is a form of drug-free, non-invasive manual medicine that focuses on total body health. Find out how it works as Osteopath Ian Lee explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out about bloodless surgery - what it entails, procedures and under what circumstances should one opt for it - as Consultant Laparoscopic Surgeon Dr Shanker Sathappan explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From PMS and irregular periods to dysmenorrhea... Find out what menstrual cycle complications exist, and how to live through them as Consultant O&G Dr Tang Boon Nee enlightens us about the intricacies of various conditions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are fundamentally 3 types of urinary incontinence among women - stress urinary incontinence, urge urinary incontinence and mixed urinary incontinence. Find out the possible causes of each, especially those which are prevalent with age, and available treatments as Consultant Urologist Dr George Lee elaborates.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does one go through during kidney dialysis? Let's delve deeper into the process and experiences of those who administer the treatment in conjunction with World Kidney Day 2011, with Consultant Nephrologist and Rep. from the National Kidney Foundation, Dr Philip Jeremiah.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A healthy lifestyle at all stages of life will help you stay active, healthy and productive as you age. As a tribute to women this International Women's Day, we speak to Consultant O&G Dr Thaneemalai Jeganathan about keeping healthy and fit in the golden years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laughter therapy is serious business! Find out about the natural healing properties of laughter therapy and the basis of laughter amidst a structured healing program as Naturopath Dr Dhilip Kumar explains.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OCD affects 1 to 2% of the population in Malaysia. It cuts across all ethnic groups and affects both males and females. The onset of OCD is earlier in males i.e. between 6 to 15 years of age while the disorder affects females in the age range of 20 to 29. The Bigger Picture goes beyond statistics and explores OCD in depth with Psychiatrist Dr Shane Varman.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

According to the WHO, TB is an infectious disease that has killed more people than any other disease in history. It claims 4 lives every minute globally as 15 others develop the disease worldwide. Some say TB is a disease of the past. To explore the truth and severity of TB, we speak to Consultant Urologist Dr George Lee.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kite flying has been around for 3,000 years, having originated in the Far East where kites still hold massive cultural significance. Globally, kiting is now big business and highly technical. Find out about kites of yesteryears and today, techniques and things you might not have known about kites as experienced kite enthusiast Danny Lau walks us through living with the charm of kites.   &nbsp...

1 person in 20 develops at least 1 episode of back and referred leg pain from a slipped disc at some stage of his / her life with most cases occuring in men aged 30 to 50. Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh leads us to explore slipped disc - causes, effects and treatments.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twins have always intrigued people. Find out how one gets through a pregnancy with twins, considering the medical joys and pains of the pregnancy as Consultant O&G Dr Smita Sinha explains.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blood in your urine or hematuria can cause some worry, concern and anxiety. Consultant Urologist Dr George Lee sheds light on this condition and helps us understand it for hope and alternatives, on the path of recovery from hematuria or blood in your urine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peripheral vascular disease refers to the reduced circulation of blood to a body part other than the brain or heart. Find out what causes peripheral vascular disease, its symptoms, effects and of course, treatments as General Vascular & Hepatobiliary Surgeon Dr Vijeyasingam Rajasingam explains.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2008, there was an estimated 16 million cases of pertussis and about 195,000 child deaths worldwide. According to the immunisation profile of Malaysia from the WHO, from 1980 to 2007, the number of reported pertussis cases in Malaysia dropped from 97 to 15 cases. Should we take this illness lightly these days, despite the drop in the number of cases? Find out what we should not take for granted...

Is ED an early sign of a broken heart? Find out the interesting correlation between ED and cardiovascular disease as Consultant Urologist Dr George Lee explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the definition of fast food? Do you consume more fast food that you thought you did? What are the effects and nutritional contents of fast food? Find out as we explore these issues in an indepth discussion with Consultant Dietitian Lim Ai Leng.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since it was first licensed in 1994, Botox use has grown exponentially. It was first used in the 1970s to treat children's squints. Find out about the use of Botox injections and the various facts and myths that surround it with Aesthetic Physician Dr Anna Hoo.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love is a feeling, but findings indicate that love is largely attributed to chemical reactions in the brain. Discover the rationale of this theory as Psychoanalyst Dr Zaitun Sulaiman unravels the evidence.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consultant Urologist Dr George Lee speaks about erectile dysfunction, priorities in life and frequency of intercourse, to help improve physical aspects of one's love life.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eyesight correction solutions range from glasses to surgery. Find out about the popular Lasik surgery and whether it could help correct your vision as Consultant Eye & Lasik Surgeon Prof Dr Muhaya Mohamad details its procedures, risks and benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports and exercise medicine is not simply about treating stress fractures and torn muscles. Find out more about sports medicine as Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh seeks to broaden our minds.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once we hit 40, there is no running away from glasses, most of the time, simply because the ability of the eye to focus on nearby objects is progressively loss with age. Optician Lee Wei Seong explains the various characteristics of bifocal and multifocal lenses used in glasses.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.