Strong vs Swole: What Building Muscle & Strength Really Means

How would you define strength? Is it just about chasing defined muscles and sculpted physiques? We speak to consultant sports medicine physician Dr Arvin Raj and personal trainer Anna Rina, both with experiences in bodybuilding and powerlifting, on whether the goal is to be strong or look swole.

Ask A Gynaecologist: Ladies, A Guide To The Checkups You Need

 Ladies, how often do you put off getting your health screenings done because there’s just too much else that takes priority? Do you know which tests you need and how often you’ll need them? In conjunction with International Women’s Day (8 March), we ask consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist Dr H…

Why Women Are Invisible In Healthcare AI Tools

We know there is a problem with female representation in the tech industry. But what happens when women seem to be invisible even in the technology itself? In conjunction with International Women’s Day on 8 March, we look at the gender gap in the fastest-growing area of healthcare technology today:…

Help! My Child’s Nose Is Chronically Blocked

An extremely common nasal-related problem that affects children is a blocked and stuffy nose. These persistent symptoms can be very frustrating and parents are often going from doctor to doctor to find a solution for their children. We speak to a consultant ENT surgeon Dr Lim Wye Keat to find out w…

Are We Ready For ChatGPT Health?

According to OpenAI, more than 230 million people ask its chatbot questions about their health and wellbeing every week. Are you one of them? Open AI has introduced ChatGPT Health, while Anthropic has launched Claude for Healthcare, to analyse your health information and give you advice. How much c…

Healthy Ageing: Why Our Ageing Strategy Must Be Gender Sensitive

As Malaysia’s ageing population grows, we’re seeing the government and policymakers being more proactive when it comes to our ageing strategy. From the 13th Malaysia Plan to the National Ageing Blueprint as well as the Malaysia Care Strategic Framework and Action Plan, plans are being put into moti…

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…