As is often the case, your parents were right -- you really ought to choose your spouse wisely.

For not only till death do you part, but your spouse may affect how well you live in old age too, according to a new study from the University of Arizona.

Joining us to help dissect the implications of that study and to discuss healthy aging in general are Consultant Geriatrician Prof. Tan Maw Pin and Advisor to the Malaysian Healthy Aging Society, Prof. Nathan Vythilingam.

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For years we have been trying to understand depression. What causes it, and how can we treat it? A new study links depression to an unlikely source--inflammation. The author of that study, Dr George Slavich, explains his findings and what it might mean for the millions of people suffering depression.

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A study suggests the chances of having a heart attack, stroke or dying young may be hidden in the palm of your hand.

Researchers said their findings showed that muscle strength is a strong predictor of death from cardiovascular disease and a moderately strong predictor of having a heart attack or stroke. 

We explore the validity of this observational study with Consultant Urologist Dr. George Lee and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Rajesh Singh.

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Our brains makes up less than 2% of our body weight, but that 2% holds the stories of our lives - the songs that we have heard, the durians that we have smelled - every sensation and reaction have been signals that excited our brains. Some experiences stayed as memories while others faded away.

Our brains also process pain, sometimes amplifying the experience or even making it up at times.

Behavioural neuroscientist Professor Nicholas Rawlins from the University of Oxford, explains.

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There are a myriad of factors and issues that can impact the status of a child's health and development, and if not dealt with properly, children tend to struggle and have lower self-esteem.

Katyana Azman, a Behavioural Psychologist and Sandra Florez, a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, discuss how their respective fields of work can help children address the issues that are most impacting their quality of life.

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Back for their monthly show, consultant psychiatrists Dr. Philip George and Dr. Stephen Jambunathan highlight what they see as an emerging concern in Malaysian schools--cannabis addiction.

They discuss the symptoms and what can be done to curb this social ill. 

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Opioids, such as morphine, are used regularly to manage pain, but are we abusing them?  Reports show that orthopaedic surgeons in the USA are the third top  prescribers of opioids.

Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, discusses the use of opioids in managing musculoskeletal injuries. 

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Being an introvert or extrovert could mean more than how you spend your Friday evenings. Studies suggest that extroverts also have stronger immune systems, responding faster and better to pathogens. Prof Kavita Vedhara shares her findings with us.

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Your kidney works hard to clear excess salts from what you have digested, but when the salts build up in your kidney, so does the trouble. These salts can harden into stones as big as ping-pong balls and cause you excruciating pain. How can you prevent these urinary stones, and how do you remove them? We learn more from Dr Badrulhisham Bahadzor, consultant urologist from Sunway Medical Center.

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It’s tempting to workout at the gym, especially when the weather isn’t too friendly. But do you find it boring to run on the treadmill or cycle on the machine? No passing trees, no visual goal on the far horizon to keep you motivated. Video game are about to spice up your gym landscape. A recent study reported that cycling machines with video games gives better exercise than those without. The author of that study, Mr Javier Monedero, explains.

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