Health Tips & Wellness Advice
Good health starts with simple daily choices. At Apollo Clinic UAE, we share Health Tips & Wellness Advice to support your well-being. From balanced nutrition and regular exercise to preventive care, our expert guidance helps you live healthier. With practical health tips, you can manage stress, build immunity, and avoid lifestyle-related illnesses. Our doctors provide trusted wellness advice that fits into your daily routine. Stay ahead of health risks with Apollo Clinic’s expert support in Dubai.
Heart, Blood Pressure & Stroke
Warning Signs Of Heart Attack
Not all heart problems come with clear warning signs and not all people experience sudden chest pain like is shown in TV shows or movies. Some people don’t have symptoms at all before a heart attack, it is also known as a silent heart attack. Some heart attacks start slowly with discomfort or mild pain.
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Lifestyle Management To Control Your Blood Pressure
Making some lifestyle modifications can go a long way in dealing with high blood pressure. You can control your blood pressure with the following lifestyle changes- REDUCE YOUR WEIGHT Control your weight! This is the most important rule of controlling your blood pressure level.
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Importance Of The Lipid Test To Keep Your Cholesterol Level Under Control
The Lipid Panel or Lipid Test is a blood test that measures your total cholesterol – that is the ‘good’ HDL cholesterol, the ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol, and the triglycerides (a type of fat found in your blood) present in your blood.
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How To Avoid A Stroke
Regardless of your age, genetics and gender, strokes do not have to be inevitable. Here are some tips to help decrease your chances of suffering from a stroke, starting today. Lose weight Obesity is a major factor contributing to an increase in your chances of suffering from a stroke.
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Smoking And Heart Disease
Smoking, as well as exposure to second-hand smoke, increases the risk of heart diseases by aggravating the atherosclerosis process, increasing cholesterol levels in the body, and precipitating high blood pressure. So quit smoking for your own good and to safeguard your loved ones from the second-hand smoke….
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Correct Way To Take Blood Pressure Medicines
Never miss a dose of your blood pressure medicine and never change or stop your medicines without consulting a doctor.
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Ways To Control Thyroid
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located on the front of your neck, on the lower side. When there is an imbalance in the thyroid hormones, it doesn’t function as it is supposed to, which leads to various problems, such as changes in your weight, high cholesterol, etc.
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How To Prevent Pre-Diabetes From Becoming Diabetes
Pre-diabetes, as the name suggests occurs before the diabetes phase and has the potential to evolve into a fully fledged type 2 diabetes down the road. The most frightening aspect of pre-diabetes is that it has no symptoms unless a manual blood test is done.
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Anaemia - Preventive Health Test
Do you feel tired and irritated all the time? Do you feel exerted after carrying out simple daily tasks? If yes, then there’s a possibility that you are anaemic. Anemia is a health disorder that affects people in both poor and rich countries.
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5 Easy Ways To Stay Tuned With Your Blood Sugar Profile
So how to stay in touch with your blood sugar profile? How to maintain a healthy and balanced blood sugar level? Worry not, we have got you covered. We have listed 5 easy ways to help you stay tuned with your blood sugar level and maintain a healthy and balanced blood sugar level.
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5 Early Signs Of Diabetes You Should Not Ignore
India is the diabetes capital of the world with more than 50 million people suffering from type 2 diabetes. Although diabetes is more prevalent in obese people, India has a higher rate of the prevalence of diabetes in lean people with less BMI.
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Tips To Manage Asthma
Asthma is a disease that affects every person differently. A healthy lifestyle can help you manage asthma. Here are some tips to manage asthma: 1. Asthma Triggers Identification of Asthma triggers is the most important step in the management of asthma.
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Must Have Things In Bag If You Have Asthma
You can control your asthma by taking medicines on a regular basis and by avoiding things that can trigger an attack. If you have asthma, you must always carry a bag of essentials with you. But, before we dwell into the must haves, let us understand certain facts about asthma.
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Asthma Triggers
Factors like family history of asthma, personal history of skin allergies, overweight, the habit of smoking, and exposure to high concentration of fumes, gasses, and triggers at the workplace can trigger asthma disease in you.
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Tips To Manage Back Pain For Professionals
Back pain is an extremely common ailment that affects most of us. There are a lot of factors that promote back pain, such as, sitting for long hours, no physical activity, etc. However, back pain is more than just an annoyance. If not treated properly, it can turn into a serious ailment.
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Myths About Arthritis - Busted
Don’t let arthritis keep you from leading an active, healthy and wholesome life. What makes the condition worse is the rampant belief in some baseless, illogical myths that restrain you further from living a healthy, happy life. These myths can cause frustration and could even put your health in danger.
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How To Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone disorder that takes place when the body makes too little bone, loses too much, or both, raising the risk of fracture. It is the result of a lot of factors like genetics, age and gender – things that are beyond your control.
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Plantar Fasciitis: The Severe Pain In The Heels
To get rid of plantar fasciitis pain, do foot stretching exercise, avoid wearing high heels, lose weight, and get yourself checked for vitamin B12 deficiency and treat it if necessary.
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Sunscreen Mistakes You Need To Stop Now
Are you an avid sunscreen wearer? You may be one, but are you sure you are using it the right way? Whether you are a dedicated wearer of sunscreen or have just started using one, most people (wrongly) believe that just slathering it on your skin will do the job!
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Monsoon Skin Essentials
No matter what your age is, it is really important to change your skincare habits to a new seasonal routine. Monsoons are here and so does skin worries like acne, rashes, stickiness, and infections, not to forget oily and greasy look all day long!! But don’t let these worries spoil your fun!!
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Everyday Things Which Cause Skin Allergy
Everyday items such as artificial jewelry, metallic buttons and zippers, cosmetics, detergents, hair dyes, old books, stuffed toys, condoms, and woolen clothes can cause skin allergy. Identify your allergen and avoid them.
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Tips To Deal With A Dry Mouth
If you have ever gone through a dry mouth spell, you know how uncomfortable it is. Known as Xerostomia in medical terms, a dry mouth condition is not very uncommon in people these days. Causes of dry mouth: Dry mouth can take place when the glands in your mouth do not make saliva properly.
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Sensitive Teeth - Prevention And Treatment
Are your teeth tender? Feeling pain when you eat or drink hot or cold? Does brushing or flossing make you scowl occasionally? You may have teeth sensitivity if breathing in cold air, or eating any acidic, hot, cold food makes your teeth painful or sensitive. Why do we feel the pain?
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Jaw Pain - Causes, And Treatments.
Hearing a popping sound in your jaw joints? Experiencing a dull throb or a sharp pain? We feel you. Millions of people worldwide are affected by the problem of facial and jaw pain. Correct diagnosis and treatment is a challenge in this case because there are many potential causes of jaw pain.
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Flossing - Technique And Benefits
“Have you been flossing regularly?” It is indeed one of the most frequently asked questions every time we visit our dentist. How important is this seemingly not-so-difficult process of oral hygiene? The answer is “very”.
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Benefits Of Good Dental Hygiene
Healthy teeth and oral cavity prevent tooth cavities, stop immature tooth loss, freshen up your breath, boost overall health, and save money. So do not forget to brush your teeth and clean your tongue twice a day.
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Transition From Contraception To Conception
Many women assume that when they stop using birth control pills or any other form of contraception, they will have difficulty conceiving, but in reality, your body takes just a bit of normal time that it would usually take, to adjust.
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Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia):Symptoms And Causes
Menorrhagia is a medical term referring to heavy flow or prolonged bleeding during your period. Having heavy bleeding can affect your daily routine, giving you painful cramps and interfering with your physical, emotional and material quality of life.
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How To Keep Children Away From Infection During Rainy Season
After the blazing and sweaty summers, monsoon showers come as a boon! The pleasant weather, cool and gentle breeze, cloud-covered skies, endless cups of tea and what not, everything seems and feels perfect! However, this season calls for some caution, especially when it comes to children.
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Puberty And Teenage Obesity
Abrupt weight gain can be seen in teenagers undergoing puberty due to hormonal changes. So keep a check on their diet and encourage them to remain physically active. Do not hesitate to consult a dietician to learn about proper diet plans.
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How To Manage Stress
With the extremely busy and fast lives that we lead these days, it sometimes becomes hard not to get overwhelmed by it all. Between juggling work, family and other personal as well as professional commitments, stress is sometimes an inevitable side effect that we all experience.
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How To Have Healthy Sleep
The importance of a good night’s sleep cannot be overstated. But, very often, there are a number of factors that interfere with your good night’s sleep. These factors can be everything ranging from work or family stress to unexpected conditions like noisy environment.
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Avoid Urinary Infections
Avoid urinary infections by staying hydrated, maintaining hygiene of intimate areas, stopping to avoid the urge to urinate, and wearing airy and cotton undergarments.
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Stay Away From Constipation
To stay away from frequent constipation; drink plenty of water, eat fibre-rich food, avoid junk food, stop ignoring the urge, and remain stress-free.
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How To Monitor Your Health Regularly
Most of the time we only visit a doctor when we are in need of cure rather than prevention. However, it is very important to keep a tab on your health regularly through checkups, which may include annual checkups or regular physical examinations at home.
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Get Vaccinated Before Traveling
Ensure that you and your family are aptly vaccinated as per the government guidelines for diseases like hepatitis A, yellow fever, meningitis, typhoid and other before traveling to any foreign location.
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Get Checked For Dengue
Although dengue initially appears as regular fever, it can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
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Correct Way To Apply Mosquito Repellent
Apply mosquito repellent at the end after applying moisturizer and sunscreen, avoid the application on open wounds, cuts, and near eyes.
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Health tips give general information and are not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical advice. In an emergency call 998.
Questions about our health tips
What are Apollo Clinic health tips?
They are short, practical guides written for patients in Dubai. Topics include heart health and blood pressure, diabetes and thyroid, asthma, bone and joint pain, skin care, dental health, women and children, stress and sleep, and prevention and travel health.
Can health tips replace advice from my doctor?
No. The tips give general information to help you look after your health. They cannot diagnose a condition or replace an examination. If you have symptoms or a long-term condition, speak to a doctor.
When should I see a doctor instead of reading tips?
See a doctor if a symptom is severe, sudden, getting worse or not improving. Our Symptoms guide explains the warning signs for common symptoms. In an emergency in Dubai call 998.
Who writes the health tips?
The tips come from the medical teams at Apollo Clinic and cover common conditions seen in everyday practice.
How can I book an appointment at Apollo Clinic Karama?
You can book on WhatsApp, call +971 4 6056056, or email info.karama@apolloclinicuae.com. The clinic is on Zaabeel Street, Al Karama, Dubai.
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