Stay healthy and get through the winter months with the below tips: Resist the temptation of staying inside and go for a short walk to breath some fresh air. Don’t quit your exercise routine just because the weather is too cold. You can always try indoor activities such as swimming in an indoor pool. Enjoy…
GlobeMed Bahrain Conference: Empowering the Future of Health Insurance
GlobeMed Bahrain, the leading healthcare benefits management company in Bahrain, conducted its conference themed ‘Empowering the Future of Health Insurance’ at the Wyndham Grand Hotel Manama on November 28, 2019. The conference was attended by insurance companies and insurance brokerage firms from the Bahraini market along with prominent media members. Mr. Tarek Salibi, General Manager…
Spread Joy, Not Flu
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. There are 4 types of influenza viruses: A, B, C and D. Human influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal epidemics of disease almost every winter. Flu symptoms can include any or all of the following:…
Healthy Eating Habits for Your Child
Children need to develop healthy eating habits at a young age. But sometimes this task might not be easy. As a parent you need to use fun and engaging ways to help your child develop a healthy relationship with food. Here are few healthy eating habits you can practice with your kids: Offer new foods…
Men’s Health Awareness Month
When it comes to their health, too many men don’t talk or take action to live a healthier life. Movember aims to raise awareness about some health issues that are most common among men including prostate and testicular cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and as the name implies, it…
GlobeMed Hosts Representatives from ZAIN, MENA Telecom Leader for a Seminar in Turkey
GlobeMed Group, the leading healthcare benefits management company in the MENA region, conducted its annual seminar for Zain Group, the leading telecommunication operator in the MENA region served by GlobeMed since 2014, in Istanbul, Turkey on the 1st and 2nd of October, 2019. The two-day seminar was attended by top officials from Zain Kuwait, Bahrain,…
How to detect early warning signs of breast cancer?
Breast cancer can cause several changes to the skin on and around the breast. However, in some cases, breast cancer may not cause any symptoms, but it can be detected on a mammogram. Some common, warning signs of breast cancer include: Changes to the skin’s texture: thickening, scaly skin around the nipple… Nipple discharge: other…
Migraines & Relaxation Techniques
What is Migraine? Migraines are a recurring type of headache. It is a chronic neurologic disorder which can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. Why Migraine is caused? Migraine is a primary neurologic disorder with a clear genetic basis. There are some triggers that could set…
Boost Your Mental Health With Exercise
It is essential to take care of your mental health as positive mental health allows you to realize your full potential, cope with the stresses of life, and work productively. Practicing physical activity is a good way to boost your mental health. Below are some important mental benefits of practicing physical activity: A mood booster…
How to assess Cardiovascular Disease Risks?
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Why you need to know your risk factors? The more risk factors you have the greater the likelihood you have to develop CVD, unless you take action to modify…