The World Cup kicks off in three days. Also kicking off is a monthlong sleeplessness amongst Malaysian football enthusiasts trying to adjust to the time difference and can’t miss matches. Discussing sleep deprivation today is Dr. Avinesh Bhar, assistant professor of internal medicine from Mercer University.

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With the World Cup looming on the horizon, unwarranted medical leave applications are sure to spike soon. Discussing that as well as the very real problems this can cause, are Dr. Kamalanathan Sappani and Datin Dr. Wendy Liow.

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In conjunction with World Oceans Day, we look at what’s been dubbed as a goldmine for medical research: our oceans. Various specialists explain some of the unique compounds we’ve found from our oceans and what we need to do to protect this resource.

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We're always told that we need to invest in our health, but what if we lack the means? Karen Siah, fitness instructor, explains how we can get fit on a budget.

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We all have them, but how much do we really understand about where they come from? Is popping a paracetamol really the best way to deal with them? Dr. Loh Pei Kee dissects the phenomenon of headaches.

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Who gets to make decisions when it comes to healthcare? Increasingly, it’s becoming a collaboration, with more power and responsibility being placed back in the hands of the patient. Dr. Rajesh Singh takes us through the process of decision making in healthcare?

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Physiotherapy is something that many need, but is a profession that still isn’t widely known or regulated here in Malaysia. Simon Fayers explains the benefits of physiotherapy, how it is becoming more prominent as well as the work that still needs to be done.

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Gone are the days when orthodontics just consisted of awkward braces and strange headgear.

Detailing the advancements in the field is Dato’ Dr. How Kim Chuan, Consultant Orthodontist, Implantologist & Aesthetic Laser Dentistry and president of the Malaysian Dental Association.

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World Cup Fever will soon be in full swing, and for us it may just mean a month of sleeplessness and high excitement. But for the footballers in Brazil, it represents the pinnacle of their physical commitment and skill. Taking us through the training and preparation as well as the possibility of injury, is Dr. Harjeet Singh in this World Cup Ortho Primer.

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 Long regarded as an unnecessary cost to the company, many modern organisations now recognise the importance of employee wellness. Joan Collar explains how to instate programs that will benefit both the organisation and the people working within it.

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