A One-on-One With Sushmita Sen

Sushmita sen Well-known Bollywood actress and former Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen visited Thumbay Hospital in Ajman and revealed her secret to optimal wellness. Chilled-out or Workaholic “I have phases; when I’m working, I can be pretty obsessive about it and extremely committed. However, when I am committed to being chilled out, you will have never met someone as chilled out as me. So I think IRead more about A One-on-One With Sushmita Sen[...] Read More

Does your child need vitamins?

CHILD NEED VITAMINS Though as parents we try our best to ensure our children obtain the best possible diet, the reality is sometimes vitamin supplementation is required for optimal health. HEALTH speaks to Professor and Pediatrician Dr. Mahmoud Elsaye Attia Shamseldeen who explains more… The Top Vitamins and Minerals for Kids Vitamin A promotes normal growth and development with tissue and bone repair. Good sources includeRead more about Does your child need vitamins?[...] Read More

Raveena Tandon Talks Safe Motherhood

Safe Motherhood HEALTH met with renowned Bollywood actress and film producer Raveena Tandon who visited Thumbay Hospital in Fujairah to endorse the hospital’s campaign ‘Promoting Safe Motherhood’. She explained why this campaign held a particularly special place in her heart. Promoting Campaigns “I think it’s very important especially in countries like India where there is not much awareness about the importance of a mother-to-behealthy first and foremost in order to have a healthy baby. IRead more about Raveena Tandon Talks Safe Motherhood[...] Read More

Is Stuttering Taking a Toll on Your Child?

Is Stuttering Taking a Toll on Your Child? For a child who stutters, having to speak publicly or hold a conversation can be terrifying. HEALTH finds out what parents can do to help this child. The Beginning In children, stuttering usually happens between the ages of two and six years and more often in boys than in girls. Dr. Raymond Hamden, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist explains that while it may beRead more about Is Stuttering Taking a Toll on Your Child?[...] Read More

Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Understanding Bipolar Disorder Celebrities from Catherine Zeta-Jones to Lady Gaga have publicly admitted to suffering from bipolar disorder which is today’s latest mental health buzzword. As bipolar disorder often worsens if not treated, HEALTH takes a closer look at the symptoms and how to get help. The Signs Bipolar affective disorder is when there are periods where your mood is inRead more about Understanding Bipolar Disorder[...] Read More

No Such Thing as a Healthy Tan

No Such Thing as a Healthy Tan Tanning From sun bathing to spray on tans, according to anti-aging expert Mona Syed Mirza, studies have shown a strong correlation between sun tanning and skin cancer. “The sun’s ultraviolet rays are the most threatening component of a natural suntan as basically two types of UV rays, UVA and UVB, negatively affect the skin by deeply penetrating our skin and potentially damage gene composition,” says Syed- Mirza. “UVA rays are the predominantRead more about No Such Thing as a Healthy Tan[...] Read More

An Insight into a Genetic Counseling Consultation

Background A 30-year-old woman of Indian descent presented with a family history of various cancers including breast, thyroid, and stomach. Her mother was found to be affected with thyroid cancer, and soon after with breast cancer, both of which have been treated (by medication and surgery respectively) and she is now in remission. The consultant has aRead more about An Insight into a Genetic Counseling Consultation[...] Read More

Always Unwell? You May be a Hypochondriac

Always Unwell? You May be a Hypochondriac We all get a persistent cough occasionally, but for a hypochondriac, that cough could be a sign of lung cancer. HEALTH further investigates this baffling condition: What It Means According to Clinical Psychologist Dr. Saliha Afridi, in hypochondria, patients believe that they are very sick and have a serious and perhaps life threatening disease. “Their concern interferes with their ability toRead more about Always Unwell? You May be a Hypochondriac[...] Read More

Get your best Sleep

Get your best Sleep HEALTH learns the top 10 tips to getting a great night’s sleep. Have and stick to a regular bedtime and wake up schedule – Try to go to bed and get up about the same time each night and morning – even on weekends. This will help your body to work out a healthy sleep routine. Make sure theRead more about Get your best Sleep[...] Read More

Should We Be Working Out in Ramadan?

Should We Be Working Out in Ramadan? Usually for even the most die-hard gym lovers, Ramadan can shift and change normal workout routines. HEALTH speaks to Fitness Manager Subodh Balakrishnan at the Body & Soul Health Club in Ajman to find out how we can still stay fit and healthy throughout Ramadan. Exercise is Key Exercise is a cornerstone of a healthyRead more about Should We Be Working Out in Ramadan?[...] Read More