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.
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Do You Have A Bladder Problem?
If you think urinary incontinence affects only older women, think again. Bladder control issues affect younger and active women too.
Continue readingMeniere’s Disease
There are several causes for dizziness (vertigo) and the most common cause will be Meniere’s Disease. Dr. Iqbal Farim Rizal Wong, Consultant ENT Surgeon, Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya shares the symptoms, cause as well as the treatment for Meniere’s disease.
Continue readingEat Your Way To Fabulous Skin
A healthy and wholesome diet can affect the appearance and condition of your skin. Dr. R. Muthulaksmi, Consultant Dermatologist of Columbia Asia Hospital shares that as a rule of thumb, you should maintain a balanced diet, drink sufficient water, exercise regularly and have enough sleep to keep you complexion bright and well nourished.
Continue readingRugby and Injuries [BFM – Podcast]
The 2016 Six Nations Championship, which started on 6th February just concluded last week, with England lifting the trophy in this edition. Rugby has grown in popularity and form.
Continue reading70 and Still Running
Elite senior marathoners may be giving their younger counterparts a run for their money.
Continue readingOrthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Review [BFM – PODCAST]
We take a look at some of the most interesting stories that Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh shared with us this year.
Continue readingHealth Screening Through The Ages
Is it time for a full body check-up? Health screenings are not only for those who have contracted a disease or fallen ill. It’s for everyone who wants to prevent themselves from getting diseases.
Continue readingFreezing your sperms: What you need to know
Sperm cryopreservation or sperm freezing is a method for men to preserve their sperm and store it in a bank for future use.
Continue readingContact and Collision Injuries
There are many ways sports and physical injuries can happen – including overuse and poor technique – but perhaps none is more graphic that injuries caused from impact and contact trauma. The most common are head, neck, shoulder and knee injuries. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Harjeet Singh, walks us through what we need to know about these injuries.
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