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...
23 October, 2018
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 thing when...
21 October, 2018
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...
04 October, 2018
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...
19 September, 2018
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...
18 September, 2018
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...
03 September, 2018
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...
23 July, 2018
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...
22 May, 2018
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...
10 October, 2017