Plant Powered Eating – Getting Started
Thinking of including more plant based options in your meals but unsure how to start? Here are some tips to help get you eating more of your greens....
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Negative Emotions: Are they bad?
Or could they be guiding us to something more? Read on to learn how negative emotions can help you grow......
5 ways to stay safe in the heat
Whether you spend time outdoors by choice or by necessity here are 5 things that you can do to ensure you remain safe in the heat....
Understanding how the Covid-19 vaccine works
Dr. Zaib helps us to understand how the Covid-19 vaccine was made and how it works as well as where and which one you can get near you....
The dangers of a sedentary lifestyle
The dangers of a sedentary lifestyle range from musculoskeletal disorders as simple as back pain to chronic conditions....
Happy Holidays – Staying mentally fit in the new year
With the new year comes new aspirations, goals, and dreams, and certainly stressors, and it is important to maintain adequate mental fitness as well as physical fitness in the new year. ...
Happy Holidays – Staying Healthy During The Holidays
The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family, enjoy cookouts and parties, however, the COVID-19 pandemic dictates the 2020 holidays will be different as most of the year has been, and this forces us to rethink our traditions. ...
Eating well in times of stress
Food has the potential to entertain, bring families together and most importantly nourish the body....
Travelling in times of COVID19
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we think about travelling....
Work from home
#WFH (Working From Home) has become an essential measure to help with limiting the spread of the pandemic....
How to tell if you have a common cold, flu or COVID-19
With winter approaching and the children returning to school, we are entering the traditional season for colds and flu. ...
World Heart Day – Looking after your heart
Risk factors for heart disease are some you can’t control, but there are many you can control. ...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October 2020
Breast cancer is the most commonly caused cancer in the UAE. ...
Manage your chronic medical condition from home
Chronic medical conditions mostly require treatment with medications and certainly modifications in lifestyle...
Covid-19 Preparing your children for their new normal at school
The first day of school can be difficult for children of all ages, especially after the long summer holiday...
Preparing your children to return to school during Covid-19
Starting school after the summer holidays is stressful for children and parents but this year we also have to contend with a global pandemic. ...
Happy International Women’s Day
There are several aspects of health which can be simplified into three categories - Physical, Mental and Social - all three are affected by genetics, relationships, environment and education...
Ovarian Cancer are you at risk?
Learn how you can prevent getting Ovarian cancer by making minor lifestyle changes....
How to reduce your risk of developing Colorectal or Colon cancer
Your lifestyle choices can directly impact your long term health and cancer can be preventable. Did you know that colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of death in the world among men and women combined?...
Prevention is better than cure – the importance of prevention screening
Prevention screening is about helping people stay healthy, happy and independent for as long as possible. ...
Do you have undiagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Young women are three times more likely to have IBS than men. IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects 15% of people worldwide and often goes undiagnosed. ...
Inactivity and a Sedentary Lifestyle’s Long Term Side Effects
Taking life slowly has it’s perks but without a bit of movement you’ll find that it also comes with a lot of bad health....
5 Small Lifestyle Changes With Big Health Benefits
Make 5 simple lifestyle changes that will lead you to see big long term benefits...
Healthy Tips During The Holiday Season
Health at Hand tells us how to be healthy during the holidays...
Make this holiday season less stressful with these self care tips
Health at Hand tells you ways to take care of yourself during the holidays...
Lung Cancer – Prevention and Screening
Dr Zaib tells us about the importance of lung cancer prevention and screening ...
Why Is Smoking Bad For You?
Dr Rami gives us the low down on Smoking...
Understanding the cause of Diabetes and prevention methods
Dr Esther discusses Diabetes and prevention methods....
Do I really need Antibiotics?
Dr Ruhil to help us understand when we need antibiotics and when to avoid them...
Top 5 points for eye safety this Halloween
Dr Rami gives us several important tips for a healthy and safe eye during Halloween. ...
Understanding what causes Red Eye
Dr Ruhil helps us to understand the common causes of red eye. ...
How to perform a breast self exam and various screening methods
Dr Zaib discusses breast cancer, mammograms and breast self exams. ...
DHA’s New Telehealth Regulations: A Game Changer for the Industry
Last week the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced an update to the Standards for Telehealth Services, revealing some major changes that will transform the healthcare industry as a whole...
How to move forward following the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
Dr Rami provides us with important information about travel safety and avoiding possible risks of travel sickness or injury. ...
Getting sick after the summer
Doctor Ruhil helps you figure out if the key differences between an eating disorder and disordered eating. ...
Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorder – What’s the difference?
Doctor Ruhil helps you figure out if the key differences between an eating disorder and disordered eating. ...
When Eating Healthy Turns to an Eating Disorder – Signs of Orthorexia
Doctor Ruhil helps you figure out if you have an eating disorder (Orthorexia)...
Identifying Eating Disorders
Doctor’s Zaib advice on how to identify the three most common eating disorders....
Planning a Holiday? Travel Safe and Smart!
Dr Rami provides us with important information about travel safety and avoiding possible risks of travel sickness or injury. ...
Food Safety During Your Summer Holidays
Dr Esther gives us tips on food safety techniques and how to avoid food borne illnesses. ...
How to live life to the full inspite of your back pain
Dani, Health at Hand marketing manager takes us through her back pain tips and tricks. ...
Living with Lower Back Pain? Common Causes, Prevention and Treatments
Dr Zaib discusses the common causes, treatment and prevention of lower back pain. ...
Vitamin D Deficiency: Causes, Common Symptoms and Treatment
Why is Vitamin D important and how can I make sure that my body has enough...
Healthy Eating During Eid
Doctor’s advice on how to bring your body back into a normal eating and sleeping pattern after Ramadan fasting ...
Doctor’s Advice: How to balance your body after Ramadan fasting
One of the major benefits of fasting during Ramadan is to understand and experience how the less fortunate and needy live with limited or no access to food and water....
What is the healthiest way to fast during Ramadan?
One of the major benefits of fasting during Ramadan is to understand and experience how the less fortunate and needy live with limited or no access to food and water....
Am I at risk of high blood pressure?
Over a billion people around the world have hypertension or high blood pressure, which means it is pretty common....
Why are dust allergies so common in Dubai?
We unpack the causes of Dubai’s most popular allergy, looking at the causes, symptoms, management and treatments....
What is telehealth and how does it benefit me?
There is nothing worse than having to drag yourself out of bed when you are feeling sick. Sitting in a waiting room full of other contagious strangers is less than ideal. And as the flu is not something you can schedule - getting ill is not convenient at all....
Measles is back: here’s why you should vaccinate your children against common infections
Suffering from loneliness is extremely painful, and never more so than when you feel isolated from others on special occasions. That’s why the festive season is one that many people come to dread....
New year, New Me!
Suffering from loneliness is extremely painful, and never more so than when you feel isolated from others on special occasions. That’s why the festive season is one that many people come to dread....
Lonely Over the Holidays? How to Survive the Festive Season
Suffering from loneliness is extremely painful, and never more so than when you feel isolated from others on special occasions. That’s why the festive season is one that many people come to dread....
Festive Stress and Digestive Issues. Don’t Suffer Over the Holidays!
The holiday season is generally time to rest, have fun and enjoy spending time with your friends and family. But, it’s also a time when many people experience higher levels......
Heading to the beach? Don’t forget the essentials.
Winter is upon us and the majority of us are heading to the beach to enjoy the sunshine and cool water. But before you bury your toes in the sand,......
Know your Vitamin ABC: which vitamins you need to take and when
Do you know your vitamin ABC? We all know a little bit about vitamins: vitamin C is good for colds, right? Many of us take them in the hope we......
What does a GP actually do?
All the doctors working on Health at Hand have qualified at minimum as a GP and are trained to treat all the family. By the very definition of “general practitioner” your......
How to get fit and stick with it
The Dubai Fitness Challenge is a great way to inspire us all to get fit, especially for those of us who do not exercise at all. A lack of exercise......
The value of video in a telehealth consultation
Dr Rami explains why using video in a telehealth consultation is considered better than a phone call or text message. Here are two scenarios to illustrate his point! Scenario......
How a doctor video consultation works
What to expect from a doctor video consultation Dr Ruhil Badiani, Family Medical Consultant, Health at Hand Video consultations, or telehealth, are totally new for most of us and......
What you need to know about World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day 2018 takes place on the 14th of November. Diabetes is a common disease and the number of people living with diabetes is growing. As so many of......
30 minutes, 30 days. Take the Dubai Fitness Challenge
It’s back and we’re in! Sheikh Hamdan has once again asked for Dubai to become the fittest city in the world by challenging us all to 30 minutes of exercise......
Health at Hand wins spot on San Francisco’s Google Blackbox Connect
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Health at Hand team has been sharing advice and support on social, to be sure that the women in our lives understand the risks and what they need to do to ensure the best chances for early detection and treatment....
Health and wellness: why it’s your employer’s business
Could a successful company health and wellness program could extend your life? Perhaps it is a massive overstretch to imagine that HR’s shout out to join this year’s marathon might actually help you live longer. Or that the annual flu vaccine drive might do more than help you dodge a sneeze or two this winter. ...
Breast cancer awareness: 1 in 8 women diagnosed
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Health at Hand team has been sharing advice and support on social, to be sure that the women in our lives understand the risks and what they need to do to ensure the best chances for early detection and treatment....
Why I am checking my breasts: breast cancer month
We all talk about breast cancer in breast cancer awareness month, but how many of us actually go beyond the talk? I feel very strongly about early detection that can......
What to eat when you are pregnant
What to eat when you are pregnant: learning to feed your new family starts with learning to feed yourself There is a lot of pressure to do the right......
Antibiotics and resistance: why you need to care
Antibiotic medications are used to kill bacteria, which can cause illness and disease. They have made a major contribution to human health. Many diseases that once killed people can now......
Do you know when you can use over the counter medication?
Did you know that many common conditions can be treated with over the counter medications? Over the counter medications (OTCs) can be bought either from a supermarket or a pharmacist......
Get your flu vaccine and protect the family
“Should I get the flu vaccine to protect myself and my family from this year’s flu?” It’s a question the Health at Hand doctors get asked a lot at the......
Is it the flu or just a cold?
It’s cold and flu season, which means classrooms and offices all over Dubai will soon be filled with sick children and adults performing the latest version of the annual cough-sneeze-achoo......
Top tips for starting school
Starting school or even moving up to a new class can be a daunting and scary prospect for children of all ages and often causes anxiety amongst parents. We have......
Sick Kids?? How to stop the spread of germs, bacteria and viruses
Children are experts at spreading germs, bacteria and viruses. As parents you often dread your child catching a bug: give it a day or two and the chances are you......
A simple way to stay savvy in the heat this summer
Staying savvy in the heat this summer can be super simple if you remember H E A L T H. For most of us lucky enough to be able to......
What do if you come across a poisonous creature in UAE
* This blog contains images of the poisonous creatures that we want you to be careful of, so if you are not a fan, best to look away now After......
How to keep healthy during Ramadan 2018
The Holy Month of Ramadan is an important part of the Islamic year and can actually be good for your health, if done correctly. The main thing is to try......
Insomnia: feel tired but can’t sleep?
Feeling tired but can’t sleep? Our Chief Medical Office Dr Yasmine Nemazee shares the scoop on what exactly insomnia is, the effect it can have on your life and why......
Don’t worry: take good care of your mental health
In today’s frenetic world, it is impossible to be free of any worries or concerns. But how do you know if your feelings are anything to worry about and what......
What type of headache do you have? How to treat and avoid headaches
Headaches can strike at any time, coming on suddenly and sometimes stopping you in your tracks. Most of us will suffer from a headache at some point in our lives.......
Common cold or Strep throat? How to tell what is going on with your sore throat
Burning; scratchy; dry; raw; like swallowing razors: sore throats are going around at the moment, caused by a variety of symptoms. How bad is it? Are you suffering from the......
Flu season: what you need to know about the flu
Flu season is here again! About this time of year, with the summer coming to an end, temperatures gradually easing and the children safely back at school, the seasonal flu......
School’s back! How to get your children into a happy, healthy routine.
Eid has come to an end and the first day of school is looming. After such a long summer break getting your children back into a healthy routine can be......
10 ways telehealth can improve healthcare delivery in the GCC
As featured in Entrepreneur Middle East. The delivery of primary care in the GCC is broken. The current model no longer works: with a huge disparity in quality, accessibility and......
The healthy way to stay cool in the summer heat
During the long, sweltering hot summer months, it can feel harder to stay fit and healthy, let alone stay cool in the summer heat. Most of our time is spent......
Calling all testers: Health at Hand needs you to test the app!
Health at Hand is a video consultation app on iOS and Android, connecting patients to doctors within minutes. We are looking for as many people as possible through out August......
6 reasons to be nutty about nuts: the health benefits of nuts
Nuts are a great whole food to snack on, they are packed full of health benefits, protein and heart-healthy fats. Enjoy them in their raw state, preferably organic, but keep portion......
Why Stand Up Paddle Boarding is great for your wellbeing
In the summer heat, it feels like the outdoors are closed for exercise, right? Think again! If you are looking for a way to stay fit and healthy outdoors all......
GCC start-ups set to drive healthcare innovation
Photo Credit: Gulf Business As published by Gulf Business, July 2nd 2017 The regional healthcare market has been long overdue a revamp The GCC’s technology companies enjoyed a breakout year......
Travel HEALTHY, Travel HAPPY: tips for staying healthy on your travels
Most of us will be travelling this summer. A lot of us will be travelling with children, and those of us that aren’t, still want to avoid getting ill on......
The Health Benefits of Dates
Dates are grown in abundance in the Middle East and whilst incredibly high in sugar, they are also hailed as being one of the healthiest foods we can enjoy as......
Become a Superhero and give blood
Today (June 14) is World Blood Donor Day. People often squirm at the thought of giving blood but when donated, it can save lives. Used every day to care for......
Keep calm and play squash
Fast paced with lots of twists and turns, it is hardly surprising that squash has so many fantastic health benefits. The confined space and rapid pace of the game entails......
The Future of On-Demand Healthcare: Healthcare in the GCC is about to catapult itself into the on-demand economy
The global on-demand economy is growing at an astronomical pace, revolutionizing commercial behavior in cities around the world. And if you think it’s just a fad, think again. It’s not......
Why telehealth is so attractive to investors
In his book ‘Healthcare Disrupted’, Jeff Elton comments that ‘until recently, the world changed and healthcare – broadly speaking – did not’. Until now. Telehealth is the remote provision of......
The future of healthcare is video
Telemedicine is fast becoming the hottest trend in the global healthcare sector, with over $1.7bn of capital raised by US companies in the last 12 months alone....