Ever feel like your health was not in top form? Want to know more about what makes it less than 100% and how we can protect our physical and mental well-being? Tune in to our hosts as they are joined by experts from Singapore General Hospital to discuss all the potential health problems that might plague us. This podcast is for educational purposes only. We're also available on Apple Podcasts.
Episode 28 - Spinning out of control: When your workout goes too far
Welcome back to Perfectly Imperfect Health! In this episode, we talk about the trend of people attending spin classes 🚴 and getting Rhabdomyolysis - a condition where damaged muscles break down quickly and leak dangerous chemicals into your blood, which can ruin your kidneys 🫁. Dr Juliana Kan, Senior Consultant from the Dept of Internal Medicine tells you how you might end up with Teh-O ☕️coloured urine if you're not careful!Perfectly Imperfect Health is also available on:🎵 Spotify: hhttps://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthea... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRnY1Xzd1N0N0U21ud0d2SGNwLXgwanxBTl9pYzRlS0RJTjBOQXZ2d3hBaWtVekNMcXJjUm0yZGJ2YzVhMzk1ZXhzX09jaU5Hbk51bUlEY1R2enhhNmhZOWV4VDE5M2xVby1iMG5aeFhqdVFLVER1ODlXMldEUUVtZzAw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffor.sg%2Fperfectly-imperfecthealth-spotify&v=ek5LYrDG1Kc)🎵 Apple Podcast: https://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthea... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljSERuZXpvQnBzMWtEUGl1dlQ2bU5lNHxBTl9pYzRkdFo0ZDFwWDVOYmNtMXBjVXFsWWNvRHhTNnQ3XzR5bmRGODFPTk5TcUVxeVliRFNsUzZBZjQxSzltRnpTanIxZWdZWmNRNzJnUGxpLXhYdnVhRWRLYWNIeDZYZTBq&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffor.sg%2Fperfectly-imperfecthealth-apple&v=ek5LYrDG1Kc)Timestamps:00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek5LYrDG1Kc) Intro01:36 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek5LYrDG1Kc&t=96s) What is Rhabdomyolysis?02:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek5LYrDG1Kc&t=165s) Strenuous activities like Spinning can cause Rhabdomyolysis05:34 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek5LYrDG1Kc&t=334s) Young women tend to get Rhabdomyolysis07:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek5LYrDG1Kc&t=420s) What are the symptoms and how to tell if it's just normal muscle aches? 09:06 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek5LYrDG1Kc&t=546s) Serious cases can result in kidney injury or kidney failure09:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek5LYrDG1Kc&t=580s) "Blood" in your urine that causes it to turn a dark brown "Teh-O" colour11:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek5LYrDG1Kc&t=710s) How much do you need to push yourself to get Rhabdomyolysis?12:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek5LYrDG1Kc&t=770s) Fireman ended up with Rhabdomyolysis after rescuing someone from a fire15:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek5LYrDG1Kc&t=950s) High intensity exercises and calculating your maximum heart rate18:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek5LYrDG1Kc&t=1081s&pp=0gcJCWMAwfN6Pr3D) Recovery and treatment 22:41 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek5LYrDG1Kc&t=1361s&pp=0gcJCWMAwfN6Pr3D) Final takeawaysSGH Website: www.sgh.com.sg
11 Sept 2026
Episode 27 - Lazy? Burnt Out? or Depressed? How to tell the difference when you're exhausted
Welcome back to Perfectly Imperfect Health! In this episode, we explore what exactly is burnout with Senior Principal Psychologist Dr Evelyn Boon. Find out how Gen Z's, Millennials and Gen X's interpret burnout 😩, what makes them happy and why sometimes it's the little things 🤏 in life that matter ✨
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:40 What exactly is burnout?
06:10 Gen Z's interpretation of burnout
07:50 Burnout v Depression
10:16 How do you know if you are under too much stress?
12:45 Why you should not turn your passion into your job
14:43 Solving math problems to destress
16:00 Getting burnout can be due to genetics
17:25 Are Gen Z's really less resilient?
20:22 Leaving work on time - can that be considered quiet quitting?
23:45 Using weighted soft toys to reduce stress 25:56 Signs that you are not ok and need help
27:32 What drives Gen Z's?
What are they passionate about?
30:04 Find your passion and don't just make work your identity
31:21 Enjoy the little things in life
33:29 Questionnaires to check if you have burnout
35:55 Final takeaways
SGH Website: www.sgh.com.sg
3 Aug 2026
Episode 26: Sinus, Snot and Sneezes - Find out why you can't breathe easily!
Welcome back to Perfectly Imperfect Health! In this episode, we find out the difference between allergies, "sinus problems" and sinusitis with Dr Xu Shuhui, Consultant, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery, SGH. She explains why an itchy nose is not to be sniffed at 🤧!
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00:00 Intro
02:07 What actually is sinusitis? And why it's not the same as "I have sinus"
09:00 Allergic Rhinitis and Sinusitis: Are they genetic?
12:45 Severe case of sinusitis - Puss in the forehead
14:20 Wisdom teeth can lead to possible sinus infections 16:10 Sinusitis might lead to blindness
20:32 Can you combine rhinoplasty with sinus surgery?
24:00 What about inhaler sticks? Are they useful to tackle sinus problems?
25:38 Antihistamines with decongestants - why you need to be careful when taking them
30:29 Wasabi can clear your congested sinuses?!
31:35 How is sinusitis diagnosed?
35:22 Final takeaways
SGH Website: www.sgh.com.sg
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