Is butter an artery-clogging food? Or is it actually a superfood? Butter has been both demonised and celebrated in the health space over the years. A recent large, long-term study came to the conclusion that butter is associated with increased risk of death from all causes and from cancer. We break down the findings of this study, and try to put our love-hate relationship with butter into perspective. Joining us to do this is Mary Easaw, consultant dietitian.


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Is butter an artery-clogging food? Or is it actually a superfood? Butter has been both demonised and celebrated in the health space over the years. A recent large, long-term study came to the conclusion that butter is associated with increased risk of death from all causes and from cancer. We break down the findings of this study, and try to put our love-hate relationship with butter into perspective. Joining us to do this is Mary Easaw, consultant dietitian. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Butter: To Eat or Not To Eat?

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Natrah Aziz, an educator and artist, was late-diagnosed with autism and ADHD in her early 30s - a moment that gently unravelled years of confusion and helped her make sense of her past, her struggles, and ultimately, her purpose. On this episode of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/search?q=becausefeelingsmatter">Because Feelings Matter</a>, find out how Natrah had to fight against disbelief and dismissal, to finally find the words to describe her reality. ‘<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/search?q=becausefeelingsmatter">Because Feelings Matter</a>’ is a series that brings you the stories of people and their mental health issues. This series is produced in collaboration with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thethrive.center/">Thrive Well</a>.

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This segment includes mentions of suicidal ideation and substance abuse. If you need to talk to someone, look for local support within your community, or call helplines like: Befrienders KL at 03-7627 2929, Talian HEAL at 15 555, or MIASA at 1-800-1800-66.

At 23 years old - when most of us are planning for the life ahead of us - Caroline Rajan was told that she was HIV positive and her world came crashing down. This virus would not only affect her physical health, but the stigma and judgement associated with it led her mental health to spiral and made her think that a romantic relationship would forever be out of her reach. In this episode, Caroline shares why after twenty years she decided that this is no longer a secret she wanted to keep. We also hear from consultant infectious diseases physician Dr Anjanna Kukreja.&nbsp;You can follow Caroline’s art <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/artbycarolinepr/?hl=en">here</a>.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/tags/ncdchronicles">Beyond The Diagnosis</a> is a series about people, going beyond the diagnosis to explore their personal experiences, their challenges, as well as the impact of their health condition on their loved ones. These stories reveal the importance of understanding the unique struggles and needs of the individuals behind the medical diagnosis.&nbsp;This segment includes mentions of suicidal ideation and substance abuse. If you need to talk to someone, look for local support within your community, or call helplines like: Befrienders KL at 03-7627 2929, Talian HEAL at 15 555, or MIASA at 1-800-1800-66.

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