Over-the-counter medicine also known as OTC or non-prescription medicine that you can buy without a prescription. Some OTC medicines are used to relieve or treat aches, pains, itches and athlete’s foot etc. Others help manage recurring problems, like migraines and allergies. Important tips for using over-the-counter medicines: Always follow the printed directions and warnings on the … Continued

Health care is the maintenance or improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in human beings. Health is not only just about avoiding disease. It is also about physical, mental and social wellbeing. Diet is the key to getting the best vitamins and minerals. Supplements can help you, if you’re … Continued

Disease, years of wear and tear, ill-fitting or poorly designed shoes, poor circulation to the feet, or improperly trimmed toenails cause many common foot problems. Improving the circulation of blood to the feet can help prevent problems. Exposure to cold temperatures or water, pressure from shoes, long periods of sitting, or smoking can reduce blood … Continued

Obesity means having too much body fat. It is not the same as being overweight, which means weighing too much. A person may be overweight from extra muscle or water, as well as from having too much fat. Both terms mean that a person’s weight is higher than what is thought to be healthy for … Continued

Maintaining a healthy scalp is a challenge when you’re living in a country with extreme climate. In the Middle East, and specifically the Gulf region, with the temperature rising to almost 50 degrees in summers, it’s difficult to retain moisture for a healthy growth of hair. Some people also face problems in the winter, as … Continued

Kangaroo Mother Care (or skin-to-skin care), is a simple, easy method of caring for newborn infants where the mother uses her own body temperature to keep her infant warm. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is particularly useful for nursing low birth weight infants (infants with a birth weight below 2500 g). KMC provides the infant with … Continued

Caring for your newborn is full of emotion. Here are few tips on how to survive the first week and beyond as you settle into parenthood. 1. Skin Acne / Irritation Baby acne can be either Neonatal or Infantile. Neonatal acne generally shows up within the first three months after birth and lasts no more … Continued

Digestive System is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body. Food passes through a long tube inside the body known as the alimentary canal or the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). The alimentary canal is made up of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, … Continued

Your heart is roughly the size of a fist and sits in the middle of your chest, slightly to the left. It pumps blood around your body as it beats. The heart’s electrical system is responsible for making and conducting signals that trigger the heart to beat. These signals cause the heart’s muscle to contract. … Continued