Golf is returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a century. However, it has seen the withdrawal of several key golfers including World No. 1 through 4, Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy.
Continue readingSnoring or Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) in Children
Parents may notice snoring and pauses in the child’s breathing while the child is sleeping. Snoring in children is quite common – about 15 to 20 children in every 100 will snore.
Continue readingLimping Gait in Children
Limping Gait is defined as deviation from normal gait resulting in an asymmetrical walking pattern. Limping gait also means, the stance phase on the affected limb is shorter than normal side.
Continue readingPreventing Digital Eye Strain
Time to take a closer look at the all-inclusive digital age and the resulting computer vision syndrome. The twenty-first century is an era of electronic gadgets.
Continue readingSteps To Healthy Ageing
A healthy diet and positive outlook are keys to growing old gracefully. Engaging in healthy behaviour event later in life can prevent, delay and control diseases.
Continue readingBFM Health & Living Live 2016 – Our Love Affair with Food
This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 4 of 6, presenter/producer Ezra Zaid spoke to Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh, Consultant Dietitian Indra Balaratnam and Personal Trainer Noel Chelliah about our love affair with food. This affair has led to us be the most obese nation in South-East Asia. It has to stop.
Continue readingFasting During Pregnancy
Is it safe to fast during your pregnancy? Dr. Ainul Zahaniah, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist of Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya shares on how pregnant women can stay healthy during the fasting month of Ramadan.
Continue readingFootball – A Matter of Life and Death?
It’s football season and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh returns for his monthly show that examines specific sports through a medical lens. Senior Lecturer from the Sports Centre of Universiti Malaya, Dr Mohd Faithal Hassan joins the conversation.
Continue readingGastric During Fasting Month of Ramadan
Gatric issue while fasting during Ramadan? Dr Razrim Rahim, Consultant General Surgeon, Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya explains to you about the cause and symptoms of gastric as well as how to deal with gastric during the fasting month.
Continue readingHockey and Safety [BFM – Podcast]
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament just ended on April 16th with Australia beating India to lift the title. Malaysia narrowly lost the third placing match to New Zealand in a 5-4 shootout.
Continue reading