Dubai: Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads dialogue around the crucial neurological topic of brain injury. This year’s theme, ‘More Than My Brain Injury,’ focuses on the lasting impact and the need for more understanding of brain injury as a chronic condition. Alongside conditions such as stroke and seizures, one of
Leaders in various fields credit constant focus as one of the most essential elements of their success. In the words of George Lucas, “your focus determines your reality,” and it’s often what sets entrepreneurs apart- until a global pandemic comes along and changes everything. In this scenario, even the most driven people are prone to
The last 12 months have created a sense of uncertainty for many people worldwide, not just regarding their health and safety but their financial stability as well. Faced with difficult decisions following a general business downturn, a growing number of organisations have made staff redundant in order to reduce costs amid declining financial fortunes. This
A reader who wishes to stay anonymous asks Dear Doctor, my weight has become an issue in my relationship. When we were younger, my then boyfriend used to love to watch me eat, especially since I did not gain weight. We got married and as I aged, I became more and more sluggish. And so
Amid the current crisis, we’re glued to our screens like never before – but at what cost? MOJEH explores why taking a digital detox could be the best way to end the year With social distancing protocols in place and hours of isolation taking a toll on our metal health amid the Covid-19 pandemic, screens
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown the expatriate life in the region into larger focus because of the uncertainty around jobs. Expatriates head home or to other countries for various reasons including redundancy, retirement or other life changes such as emigration. For most expats who have been here for years, UAE is home even though their
A look at how the masked out facial expression is being sorely missed amid the pandemic. Wearing a mask checks the spread of anything contagious. Now is that why even our infectious smiles have disappeared these days? No matter where we go or whom we see – no one seems to be smiling anymore; the
‘COVID-19 killed my father. How do I explain death to my kids who were very close to their grandpa?’ Closure after the death of a loved one is a process, each person’s grieving process can be different and grief evolves over time. People commonly experience states of denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.
On World Alzheimer’s Day we asked Kim Henderson, a clinical psychologist at the German Neuroscience Center in Dubai to write about the psychological impact of a diagnosis and the years that follow. Alzheimer’s disease is one of more than 400 types of dementia and the most common. It is a physical disease that affects the brain.
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