Healthcare
‘Screen For Life’ campaign to raise breast cancer awareness
Screen For Life’, Qatar’s National Breast and Bowel Cancer Screening program operated by the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), will next month launch a ‘Put Yourself First’ Breast Cancer Awareness campaign as part of International Breast Cancer Awareness month. The aim of the month-long campaign is to educate and raise [...]
Study questions effectiveness of hand sanitser against flu
Set foot in any clinic and you can guarantee that you will see a hand-sanitizer dispenser at some point during your visit. And for a good reason; for years, doctors have told us that rubbing a dollop of alcohol gel on our hands is enough to swiftly kill the bugs [...]
Study: Flu vaccination reduces death risk in high blood pressure patients
Flu season is around the corner, and soon, several clinics across the country will publicly offer free influenza vaccines to protect us against the virus. If you’ve been a faithful AllAndAbouter for a while, you probably know how important it is to get the vaccine, if you can. But, if [...]
Your diet can help you excel exams
With examinations just around the corner, along with a proper study schedule, it's time to pay more attention to what you eat. Ambika Tyagi, nutritionist at India-based Healthy Souls, shares tips on how you could maintain a healthy diet while preparing for the exams. [...]
Want to live longer? Optimism is the key
Researchers have found that individuals with greater optimism are more likely to live longer and achieve "exceptional longevity". "While research has identified many risk factors for diseases and premature death, we know relatively less about positive psychosocial factors that can promote healthy aging," said Lewina Lee, Assistant Professor at the [...]
Why you shouldn’t take major decisions on an empty stomach
Whether you are going for a crucial business deal or salary negotiation for your new job, make sure you do not take major decisions on an empty stomach, suggests new research. Hunger significantly alters people's decision-making, making them impatient and more likely to settle for a small reward that arrives [...]