Have you heard about germy hands? Well, germs causing flu, cold and cough can gain easy entry into your body through the hands. The germs that get on your hands can also invade your body when you touch your eyes, nose, and mouth.
UAE companies must do more to ensure the mental health of their employees, according to local psychologists speaking to Gulf News during Stress Awareness Month this April.
The mere mention of the word 'cancer' can strike fear in the minds of people. However, medical science has advanced considerably and nowadays, due to the early detection of cancer, it can be successfully controlled and treated. Among women, breast cancer is the most active form of cancer worldwide.
Do you get frustrated when talking with people because you struggle to hear them? Does hearing loss limit your personal and social life? Hearing loss is an ear-related condition wherein there is a partial or total loss of hearing. The inability to hear may occur in one or both ears. Loss of hearing as you age is a common problem.
Did you know that tonsils are not the only glands found in your mouth? It is accompanied by another vulnerable pair of glands called adenoids that are located right behind the nose and the roof section of the mouth. Adenoids are prone to get enlarged or inflamed, leading to respiratory infections and breathing difficulties.
A woman's life through the eyes of a doctor is divided into four life cycles; ages 13 to 18, 19 to 39, 40 to 64, and from 65 years and onwards. For maintaining optimum health, women of all ages must visit a gynecologist or a healthcare specialist doctor. A gynecologist focuses on women's health and addresses various problems relating to the female reproductive system that include menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, sexually transmitted infections or STIs, fertility problems, hormonal disorders, urinary tract infections, and sexual related issues.
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It’s all in your head.” , “You’re just sad.”, “Cheer up!”, “You have so much to be grateful for.” People suffering from depression hear such comments regularly. Whether from well-intentioned family and friends or from acquaintances, the general consensus is that depression will disappear if the person in question just tries a little harder to appreciate their life, be more optimistic, and perhaps spend more time doing the things they love. […]
But they’re wrong. Below are a few myths about depression that we’ve debunked, with the help of professionals. […]
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Do you know that your heart acts as a human pump machine and is no bigger than the size of your fist? It is a muscular organ that works tirelessly to perform the important function of pumping blood in your body. The heart muscle tissues are also known as cardiac tissues.
Are you afraid to put your feet down on the floor after you get up in the morning? Do you hobble around or take baby steps after your workouts? You may be suffering from plantar fasciitis.
Did you have a bad fall? Did the jungle gym routine put excess strain on your outstretched arm? Such episodes could sprain or dislocate your elbow. You may need to do an X-ray or a CT scan to determine whether there is a possibility of fracture.?
