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Crestor 101 - Alma Health

Crestor 101

Medically known as Rosuvastatin, it is used to correct the levels of lipids, fatty substances in the blood, the most common of which is cholesterol. How does

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Xarelto 101 - Alma Health

Xarelto 101

What is Xarelto used for? Rivaroxaban, or otherwise known as Xarelto is a prescription medicine used to: Reduce stroke and blood clots risk in people who are

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Janumet 101 - Alma Health

Janumet 101

Is Janumet the same as metformin? And what is used for? Janumet and Metformin aren’t the exact same drug despite the fact that both are used in

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What is Epilepsy? - Alma Health Blog

What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is chronic central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which the brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of

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personalized medicine - Alma Health

Personalized medicine

What is personalized medicine? Medically known as Pharmacogenomics, it deals with the heritable traits responsible for the individual differences in the way people respond to drugs. In

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What you need to know about Lisinopril - Alma Health

What you need to know about Lisinopril?

Lisinopril belongs to a group of drugs known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who

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What you need to know about Atenolol - Alma Health

What you need to know about Atenolol?

Atenolol is a drug belongs to a group called ‘Beta-Blockers’, generally it: Treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). Is used to prevent chest pain

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What you need to know about Warfarin - Alma Health

What you need to know about Warfarin?

Warfarin is a drug belonging to the drug class known as ‘Coumarins’, it’s also an anticoagulant. It works by: Blocking the formation of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.

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what you need to know about Aspirin - Alma Health

What you need to know about Aspirin?

Aspirin is a member of a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), we can also group it with nonopioid analgesics and antiplatelet agents. It

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What you need to know about Strokes - Alma Health

What do I need to know about stroke?

Stroke happens when a part of your brain’s blood supply is interrupted or reduced, this will prevent brain tissue from getting enough nutrients and oxygen leading to

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DASH Hypertension Diet - Alma Health

Hypertension Diet

Are you wondering if there is a healthy diet that will help you with your high blood pressure? then you are at the right place! Dietary Approaches

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Cholesterol Screening in Abu dhabi UAE - Alma Health

Cholesterol Screening

In today’s blog, we will discuss when you should get tested for high cholesterol and how often, how the test is done, and why it’s important. Who

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cholesterol 101 - Alma Health

Cholesterol 101

Have you ever wondered about cholesterol? This blog gives you a brief introduction! What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood and all

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Medication FAQ - Alma Health

Medication FAQs

You Asked! We Answered! Question 1: I have difficulty swallowing large pills. Can I crush them instead? If your pill is made to be released immediately in

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What is the Keto Diet - Alma Health

What is a Keto Diet?

Have you ever wondered if the keto diet was right for you? In today’s blog, I will give you a brief introduction that will help you decide!

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5 Diabetes Superfoods - Alma Health

5 Diabetes Superfoods

Having advised hundreds of patients with diabetes, we have compiled 5 of the best foods to eat! These superfoods have a low glycemic index; they gradually raise

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Introduction to Weight Loss - Alma Health

Introduction to Weight Loss

If you’ve been thinking about losing weight, but have no idea where to begin, you have come to the right place! Check the weight loss program by

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Chronic Conditions FAQs - Alma Health

Chronic Conditions FAQs

You Asked! We Answered In today’s blog, we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about medications. Some of my medications have expired. Is it

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6 Grocery Shopping Tips for Diabetes - Alma Health

6 Grocery Shopping Tips for Diabetes

Healthy eating and glycemic control start with smart choices at the grocery store! However, since most stores offer so many choices, we often find ourselves overwhelmed and

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Learn how to Quit Smoking for Free - Alma Health

Learn how to Quit Smoking for Free

A chronic condition patient’s guide towards a healthier life Smokers with chronic conditions have a higher risk of serious health problems. For example, if you have diabetes

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Diabetes Risk Factors - Alma Health

Diabetes Risk Factors

Chronic conditions are the major cause of death and disability worldwide. Knowing risk factors for a chronic conditions, including diabetes, can help you prevent or delay it.

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What is Diabetes? - Alma Health

What is Diabetes?

Overview Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down

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COVID-19 or something else? - Alma Health

COVID-19 or something else?

With the flu season beginning in September and lasting until March of each year, there is a greater focus on early symptom detection this year due to

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Chronic Disease - Alma health

Chronic Disease

Let’s talk about Chronic Disease The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines chronic disease as any condition that lasts 1 year or more and requires

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