How much calcium is enough or too much? When do you know you need supplements? Is osteoperosis strictly a female problem?
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Diabetic foot
The current incidence of diabetes in Malaysian is about 23 percent – 1 in 5 Malaysian is a diabetic – this does not include the numbers undiagnosed
Continue readingCervical Cancer and its Prevention
The cervix is the lower part of your uterus (womb). The cancer of this part of uterus is called cervical cancer. Cancer of the cervix (cervical cancer) is a serious but preventable disease. It is the third most common cancer among Malaysian Women.
Continue readingChildren and Sports – Dr Harjeet Singh [BFM – Podcast]
Whether you’re dreaming of moulding your child into the next sport superstar or just want to keep them healthy and fit, find out about the do’s and don’ts of sport participation and fitness training for children, from Dr. Harjeet Singh, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Continue readingOsteoarthritis (what you should know)
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and is usually seen especially among older people. Sometimes it is seen in younger people who had previous joint injuries eg accidents or sports injuries.
Continue readingInjury Prevention and Treatment in Racquet-Based Sports – Dr Harjeet Singh [BFM – Podcast]
As much a part of our national identity as our food and culture, children can be seen playing badminton over house gates everywhere around Malaysia.
Continue readingFlat Feet – the Basics
I have recently had a number of relatives and patients coming over with their children for an opinion on flat feet and it is interesting that most of them have gleaned a lot of information off the net, from friends and possibly from their friendly neighborhood aunty-pakcik-makcik too.
Continue readingFamily: Grounds for playing safe
“When supervising kids, be proactive, don’t just sit and chat on the phone or read a book”
Continue readingRunning Injuries – Dr Harjeet Singh [BFM – Podcast]
For an activity that can create the famous ‘runner’s high’, it is also infamous for how hard it can be on the body, specifically, one’s feet, joints and back. Dr. Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, weighs in on the best techniques and gear for running and on some controversial options.
Continue readingThe Importance of Healthy Bones – Dr Harjeet Singh [BFM – Podcast]
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Harjeet Singh expounds the importance of keeping our bones healthy and strong, and ways on how to best do this.
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