When a child is diagnosed with a rare disease, parents have to navigate more than just medical therapies and hospital visits, but also the deep emotional toll. We explore the mental health impact experienced by parents in the rare disease community, and listen to this month’s impact story on the role of parental support in helping families feel less alone.

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When a child is diagnosed with a rare disease, parents have to navigate more than just medical therapies and hospital visits, but also the deep emotional toll. We explore the mental health impact experienced by parents in the rare disease community, and listen to this month’s impact story on the role of parental support in helping families feel less alone. Image Credit: Malaysian Rare Disorders Society (Persatuan Penyakit Jarang Jumpa Malaysia) Facebook

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Mind Matters: Helping Parents Feel Less Alone (Part 1)

The Ministry of Health recently released the National Health & Morbidity Survey 2025, focusing on older adult health. One of the most striking numbers from that survey found that 10% of Malaysians aged 60 and above have dementia, which is up from 8.5% in 2018. How concerning is this rise and can we stop the number from going up? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, we speak to consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin to unpack this issue.


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The Ministry of Health recently released the National Health &amp; Morbidity Survey 2025, focusing on older adult health. One of the most striking numbers from that survey found that 10% of Malaysians aged 60 and above have dementia, which is up from 8.5% in 2018. How concerning is this rise and can we stop the number from going up? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, we speak to consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin to unpack this issue. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Healthy Ageing: Survey Shows More Older Malaysians Have Dementia

On this month’s open clinic, orthopaedic surgeon Dr Timothy Cheng joins us on an exploration of how our lower limb anatomy supports that most basic activity of walking, why our modern sedentary lives might be harder on the joints than a marathon, and what we can do to keep walking for as long as possible. 


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On this month’s open clinic, orthopaedic surgeon Dr Timothy Cheng joins us on an exploration of how our lower limb anatomy supports that most basic activity of walking, why our modern sedentary lives might be harder on the joints than a marathon, and what we can do to keep walking for as long as possible.&nbsp; Image Credit: Shutterstock

Ask An Orthopaedic Surgeon: How We Walk

It strikes young and it’s highly curable. But only if it’s detected early. We’re talking about testicular cancer, which is most often diagnosed among younger men. On the show, we break past the taboo and embarrassment with consultant urologist Dr George Lee to talk about what’s normal (and not) when it comes to the testes, and how just a few minutes can help you pick it up early.

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It strikes young and it’s highly curable. But only if it’s detected early. We’re talking about testicular cancer, which is most often diagnosed among younger men. On the show, we break past the taboo and embarrassment with consultant urologist Dr George Lee to talk about what’s normal (and not) when it comes to the testes, and how just a few minutes can help you pick it up early. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Mind Matters: Helping Parents Feel Less Alone (Part 1)

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