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
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...
19 August, 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
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 hearing...
10 June, 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
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...
09 May, 2018
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....
04 October, 2017