Dexamethasone: The Lee Chong Wei Story – Dr Harjeet Singh [BFM – Podcast]
National sporting hero Dato’ Lee Chong Wei has recently made headlines and broken hearts by failing a drug test. What was the drug they found though, and does it really constitute cheating? Dr. Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, offers his perspective.
Continue readingRunning Safe and Not Scared – Dr Harjeet Singh [BFM – Podcast]
From the ancient San Bushmen of the Kalahari to the extraordinary feats of Usain Bolt, humans have always run, whether to eat, compete or improve their health.
Continue readingTips dan info penyakit diabetis [Sinar fm – Podcast]
Dengarkan podcast SINAR fm untuk mengetahui tips dan info penyakit diabetis di Malaysia serta kesedaran tentang penyakit tersebut dengan kerjasama Columbia Asia sempena Bulan Diabetes Antarabangsa dan Hari Diabetes Sedunia.
Continue readingCarbohydrates Myths
FACT: Diabetes is a common chronic disorder due to insulin resistance and/or insulin deficiency as well as increased hepatic glucose output.
Continue reading‘Fat’ Dictionary
Do you understand the various terms referring to fats when reading your own blood results? We would like to share some knowledge of various types of fats in our body and its functions.
Continue readingThe Grandfathers of Sport – Dr Harjeet Singh [BFM – Podcast]
Sachin Tendulkar, Roger Federer, Andrea Pirlo – these are men playing at the highest level and against conventional wisdom, well beyond their years. What makes some athletes able to outlast and outplay the rest? How can older athletes compete with the younger ones? Dr. Harjeet Singh offers a perspective from the aisles of sports medicine.
Continue readingChef Fauziah bt Pakwan Chik’s Q&A session complimented by a Heart Healthy recipe
Head Chef from Columbia Asia Hospital- Setapak. Chef Fauziah has been working in the food industry for more than 13 years, with experiences in hospital environment for 4 years. Chef Fauziah shares with us her experiences in a brief Q&A session.
Continue readingThe Injury Prone Athlete – Dr Harjeet Singh [BFM – Podcast]
The news that Rafael Nadal will not be defending his US Open Grand Slam title due to a wrist injury marks the most recent injury-blighted chapter of Nadal’s stellar career. Dr. Harjeet Singh examines why some athletes are more prone to injury and how this can be avoided.
Continue readingWeight-Loss Readiness Assessment
A positive attitude and self-motivation can determine whether you will be successful on weight loss, weight gain or weight maintenance. Below are questions to assess if you are ready for weight loss program.
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