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Muscles & Joints

When Not to Get a Massage – The Risks & Dangers

This article discusses the potential risks and complications of massages, including muscle breakdown and nerve damage, and offers advice on when to skip a massage and how to look out for symptoms that may warrant medical attention. The article also highlights certain conditions that should be communicated to the masseuse before getting a massage to ensure safety and optimal results.

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Sports and Fitness

Traditional Workouts from Asia: Tai Chi, Yoga and Radio Taiso

Looking to improve your health and fitness? Learn about traditional workouts from Asia, including Tai Chi, Yoga, and Rajio Taiso, and their health benefits. Discover the history and how these workouts are performed. Improve your overall physical and mental wellbeing today.

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Medical Investigations

Armpit Sweat as a Possible Therapy for Social Anxiety

This article explores the potential benefits of using body odor in therapy for social anxiety. Swedish researchers believe that the smell of armpit sweat can activate brain pathways linked to emotions, offering a calming effect. The article also discusses other current anxiety therapies and the link between our sense of smell and emotional well-being.

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Skin

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Why Asians are More at Risk

Learn about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and why Asians are more at risk of this rare but life-threatening skin condition. Discover the medications that can cause SJS and steps to prevent and manage it. Read on for expert insights.

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News

UAE to Make Remote Services Mandatory for All Healthcare Providers

The UAE is set to launch a regulatory framework that will require all healthcare providers to offer at least one form of remote service to their patients. The framework, expected to be launched by the end of the year, will define the roles and responsibilities of medical facilities and patients’ rights. It aims to promote the digitisation of healthcare services in the UAE and ensure that patients have access to convenient and cost-effective healthcare services, even in remote areas. The move will be applicable to both public and private sector healthcare providers in the country.

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