When faced with speedbumps in life, some inevitable side effects are anxiety, discomfort, maybe even depression. And while some of us are willing and able to seek out therapy, what about those who lack access? That’s where community counselling comes in and telling us more about this are William Leong and Ms. Boey, licensed counsellors.

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It’s not all Arc Reactors and cool suits of armor, in real life our Ironmen are more likely to be seen participating in one of the most difficult one-day sporting events in the world. Discussing his preparation as well as what being a triathlon coach entails is Kevin Siah, Ironman Competitor and Online Triathlon Coach.

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The thyroid is a small but important part of our health system and when it goes wrong - many other things soon follow. Explaining how it’s all connected and how thyroid problems can affect women specifically, is Dr. Alexander Tan, consultant endocrinologist.

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Haemorrhoids--swollen blood vessels that protrude from the anal regions--cause piles and give many people much discomfort. Dr. George Lee and Dr. Paul Selvindoss talk about the causes of piles and its treatments, including surgery using lasers.

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When calamities strike, one’s dental records suddenly assume an importance they didn’t have before. Explaining how they deal with tissues sent for investigation to better understand disease or events that have transpired, are Professor Dr. Khoo Suan Phaik and Professor Phrabhakaran.

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With World Heart Day coming up on September 29, Dr. Jeyamalar Rajadurai explains how we can create heart-healthy environments in every part of our lives, from work to play. She will also touch on how stakeholders, policy makers and the private sector can form strategic collaborations to achieve this.

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The power of the mind - it’s not just the arena of life coaches and therapists anymore. Instead, with the help of technology, a man successfully moved his hand using the strength of his mind. Dr. Ali Rezai, consultant neurosurgeon, explains this innovation.

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After years of pink ribbons being worn and awareness being spread, the rates of breast cancer in Malaysia remain alarming. Explaining why this is, and sorting through treatment options as well as the controversy surrounding screenings, is Dr. M Devanand, Chairman of the Pink Ribbon Wellness Foundation and Consultant Breast Surgeon.

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In August, a ruling rejecting the use of a prostate cancer drug in the United Kingdom was deemed a ‘fiasco’. Why was this and what are the ramifications of this for treatment of this cancer? Dr. George Lee is accompanied by Dr. Rachael Khong, clinical oncologist, in examining this issue.

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If children are our future, what can we be doing to best help them achieve their potential? Keeping them healthy would be a start, and working in that direction are Dr Rosalie Yip, Dr Ong Shong Meng and Dr Nazrul Neezam Nordin from Sunway Medical Centre.

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