Body mechanics is a term used to describe the ways we move as we go about our daily lives. It includes how we hold our bodies when we sit, stand, lift, carry, bend, and sleep. Poor body mechanics are often the cause of back problems. When we don’t move correctly and safely, the spine is […]
Month: October 2017
Think Pink – Spreading the word on breast cancer
Breast cancer is a group of diseases that affect breast tissue. Some Facts About Breast Cancer Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, but breast cancer also affects younger women. Men also get breast cancer, but it is not very common. Less than 1% of breast cancers occur […]
Bust Breast Myths
Reports from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) shows that 1 per 1000(or 124/ 1 lakh) women develop breast cancer in a year.[1] A woman’s breasts undergo various changes during the growing years. The breasts, influenced by hormonal changes occurring during the menstrual cycle, degenerate and lead to […]
Don’t take Obesity lightly
A 2016 health survey conducted by the Dubai Health Authority stated that 36.1% of the total population was considered to be in the pre-obesity stage, i.e. they were overweight and nearing obesity unless the necessary actions were taken. And 11.9% of the total population included obese individuals.[1] Obesity is a growing health concern across the […]
Common orthopaedic conditions in children
How common are these conditions in the UAE, do have any statistics? Conditions such as in-toeing, flat feet, bowlegs and knock knee are rather common conditions affecting infants and children. In all of these cases, parents often anxiously rush to consult a specialist in order to check if their child’s limbs are normal. In most […]