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The UAE has rolled out two Covid-19 vaccination campaigns to beat the pandemic. The Chinese Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine is available at all medical centers in the UAE, while Dubai’s free vaccination drive sees residents given the Pfizer-BioNTech jab. What are the benefits of getting a Covid-19 vaccine? Getting a Covid-19 vaccine can help protect you by creating an antibody response in your body. Getting vaccinated also might help protect people around you from Covid-19, particularly people at increased risk of severe illness from the virus and its complications. Can I be infected with Covid-19 even after taking the vaccine? No, you cannot get the infection according to the currently avai...

Be sure to incorporate them into your diet this season Winter is here. The much awaited season often leads to unhealthy eating habits. Cold weather, more often than not, intensifies our desire to munch on comfort foods and pushes us towards a more sedentary lifestyle. Winterizing the diet with healthy foods can be fun and tasty without taking in any extra calories and avoiding an extra layer of fat. These foods will also help you fight the cold. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Don't wait for thirst to make you drink water as, during winters, one doesn't really feel like drinking it. Since 70 per cent of our body is water, taking in enough fluids is the basis for keeping our body working at i...

10 TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAYS There’s lots to love about the holiday season. Preparing – and eating – large, elaborate meals and desserts, mingling with the holiday crowds, and spending time with friends and loved ones are just a few of the festivities that make the holidays so great. Of course, the same things that make the holidays so enjoyable can also get in the way of your health. So how do you stay healthy during the holidays? The holiday season doesn’t have to be a vacation from good health. With a little effort and planning you can avoid the health pitfalls. Here are 10 tips to stay healthy during the holidays Drink Plenty of Water It’s important to stay hydrated...

Filed on November 11, 2020 Many healthcare providers are seeing the need to identify and assess various post-covid effects on an individual which could be physical or mental, and addressing these medical needs with appropriate services. Exclusive clinics offer pulmonary-focused, multidisciplinary evaluation and care for patients who have recovered, but are battling mid and long-term persistent effects of the infection. At Zulekha Hospital a complete assessment is done by the pulmonologist to check for any lasting infections causing other ailments and subsequently referred to other specialists for further treatment depending on the diagnosis. For a better understanding two of our experts, Dr...

From boosting foods to lifestyle changes to a healthy attitude 1. FOCUS ON FOOD “I believe in the power of immune-boosting foods,” says Dr. Darling. “Choosing whole, unprocessed foods does wonders for overall health.” Dr. Darling recommends these immunity boosters: Garlic: Allicin, a compound in garlic, is well-known for its ability to boost the immune system. The most benefit comes from eating one-half of a raw garlic clove daily. If you can’t stomach raw garlic, the next best thing is to roast it. Prebiotics: Robust gut bacteria protect us against infection. Keep those bacteria healthy with prebiotics that contain fiber, specifically inulin fiber. Excellent sources of prebiotics a...

  Eating a healthy, balanced diet will help your baby get the nutrients they need and grow at a healthy rate. But how many extra calories do you really need? Though you do need some extra calories, it's not necessary to ''eat for two.'' The average pregnant woman needs only about 300 healthy calories more a day than they did before they were pregnant. This will help them gain the right amount of weight during pregnancy. Ask your health care provider how much weight you should gain. A woman who was average weight before getting pregnant should gain 25 to 35 pounds after becoming pregnant. Underweight women should gain 28 to 40 pounds. And overweight women may need to gain only 15 to 25 p...

11 STRIKES AGAINST STROKE You can fight stroke on many fronts. A single thrust is good; a many-pronged attack is even better. Here are 11 things you can do to stay stroke-free: 1. Know and control your blood pressure. 2. Don't smoke; stop if you do. 3. Lose weight if needed. 4. Become more active. 5. Identify and manage atrial fibrillation. 6. Be aggressive about treating a transient ischemic attack (TIA, or mini-stroke). 7. Treat circulatory problems like peripheral artery disease, sickle cell disease, or severe anemia. 8. Know and control your blood sugar and cholesterol. 9. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. 10. Adopt a healthy diet low in sodium and rich in potassiu...

7 SIMPLE FOOD SWAPS TO REDUCE CHILDREN'S SUGAR INTAKEPublished: October 07, 2020 │ Tabitha Barda Sugar is linked to a host of health problems - here's how to help your child cut down SPICE IT UP WITH CINNAMON: Sprinkle ground cinnamon to snacks or meals for taste. Considered safe for kids from 6 months up, it is a natural spice that is packed with antioxidants and assists in lowering blood glucose levels. Its warming, aromatic flavour also lends a taste that many kids love. WISE UP TO YOGHURT: Yoghurt is packed full of bone- and muscle-building calcium and protein, and it also contains probiotics, which can help with immunity by boosting your child's microbiome, These benefits are can...

EXPERTS AT THE DHA SHARED SOME ADVICE ON HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS IN THE NEW NORMAL. As the Covid-19 outbreak takes a toll on mental health globally, experts at the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) shared some advice on how to cope with stress in the new normal. While the world has now come to terms with the pandemic situation, carrying forward with a healthy state of mind is a priority, the DHA said. Dr. Khawla Ahmed Al Mir, consultant psychiatrist at Rashid Hospital, said: "The initial shock period is over and we are clearly in the adjustment phase. We need to learn to live with the current realities, we need to adapt in order to stay fit mentally." In the current situation, there are s...

HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAK? Written by: Lauryn Feil WHAT YOU CAN DO TO REDUCE FEELINGS OF ANXIETY AND STRESS? • STAY INFORMED, BUT SET BOUNDARIES While it is important to stay informed during an outbreak, limiting the amount of time you spend reading or watching the news can help reduce fear and uncertainty. Consider muting news or social media notifications on your phone and set aside a certain amount of time per day to catch up. This will give you time to focus on the things in your life that are going well and that you can control. If you are feeling overwhelmed, find people and resources you can depend on for accurate health information...