How To Live With Grief

"If you have ever lost a loved one, then you know exactly how it feels. And if you have not, then you cannot possibly imagine it." That’s a quote from Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. Grief comes in many forms, and no one journey is ever exactly the same. So how do you learn to live…

Asia’s Obsession With Weight and Body Shape

Netflix’s new documentary, ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’, has revived concerns over unrealistic beauty standards, and how body shaming and disordered eating arise from the perpetuation of such stereotypes. A recent episode of the Asia Specific podcast by the BBC World Service, un…

6 Or 7: The Right Age To Start Primary School?

The government’s new policy to allow children to start Standard 1 at the age of six has caught many by surprise. With early enrolment being optional, we discuss the pros and cons of this policy to help parents make decisions that are rooted in their children’s best interests. Image Credit: Shutte…

Because Feelings Matter #48: We Are All "The Canary"

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 Because Feelings Matter, find out how Natrah had t…

Is Walking & Running Enough Exercise?

Walking is one of the easiest exercises to do - or so we’re told. We speak to consultant sports medicine physician Dr Malini Karupiah about whether walking is enough exercise, and what happens when we graduate from walking to jogging to running. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Beyond The Diagnosis #36: “I Just Want To Give People Hope” (Living With HIV)

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 mad…

Care And Compassion In Methadone Treatment

Methadone has been in the news following the death of an 11-year-old child and hospitalisation of two younger siblings due to accidental intake of methadone in the home. Misinformation about methadone and its use in the treatment of chronic pain and substance use disorders can lead to stigmatisatio…

What You Need To Know About The TB Outbreak

Malaysia is currently experiencing a tuberculosis outbreak, with over 2500 cases already reported this year. With clusters being reported across most states and over 85% of the recent cases involving Malaysians, should we be worried? We speak to consultant respiratory physician Prof Dr Roslina Mana…

Mindful Eating: CNY Edition

It is the eve of Chinese New Year and that means only one thing: food! As we prepare for reunion dinner as well as the feasting and snacking that will happen over the 15 days of celebrations, how can you also be mindful of what you eat without missing out on the joy of CNY cookies? We speak to diet…

Mindful Eating: Ramadan Edition

In Part 2 of our festive eating episode on Health & Living today, we’ll be taking a look at how to eat well during Ramadan. The fasting month starts this week, just a couple days after Chinese New Year. It’s a time for restraint in food, amongst other vices, but the struggle is real when you’re at …