Factors associated with decreased vision: is it just a visual impairment?
Many causes of visual impairment can be prevented or treated. With global population aging, the need for eye health services has increased exponentially. Recent studies unfortunately reveal that the gross
What makes you happy?
‘Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for’ – Joseph Addison ‘True happiness is not attained through self-gratification,
Osteoporosis and thyroid disorders
Osteoporosis is a condition whereby our bones become fragile and are more likely to break. The common areas for breakage are the wrist, spine and hip. Although osteoporosis can be
From Dubai to the Algarve
Making a move from Dubai to Portugal wasn’t an easy and straightforward decision. It was quite a process. When the pandemic hit Dubai in 2020, I found myself alone in
Makeup like an Egyptian
Isn’t makeup marvellous? It can transform our confidence in five minutes, make us feel more ready to face the world and even get rid of that pesky spot that we
New year, new “things”?
After five years since my first book, my second book has now been published, even amidst a Covid pandemic, the surge of the new variant Omicron, and the thousands and
Asthma and female ageing. More prevalent and less controlled
Bronchial asthma is characterised by chronic airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness. Chronic airway inflammation results from the interaction of various types of cells and hyperresponsiveness of the airway implies that the
Making a fresh start the neuroscientific way
By now you may have resolved to commit to some New Year resolutions and, possibly by now perhaps, you are already losing momentum? You are not alone. The idea of
Hepatic steatosis. Protect your liver from fat
Hepatic steatosis occurs due to an excessive accumulation of fat in the hepatocytes (liver cells). Healthy liver tissue is partially replaced by unhealthy areas of fat, resulting in an enlarged
Chiropractic care for pregnancy and newborns
More than ever, this past year we have been seeing a lot of pregnant patients. It is always a pleasure to be able to help a woman having a more