WHO describes brain health as the state of brain functioning across cognitive, sensory, social-emotional, behavioural, and motor domains. It allows a person to acknowledge their full potential throughout their life, regardless of the presence or nonappearance of brain diseases and…
According to the American Psychology Association, Psychology is the study of the human mind and behavior, discovering how people think, feel, and act in different conditions. It helps us understand human emotions, decision-making, mental health, and social interactions. By gaining…
Digestive disorders are several conditions of the digestive tract, which is also known as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes the esophagus, liver, stomach, small and large intestines, gallbladder and pancreas. Digestive disorders range from mild to severe diseases. Some…
Food allergies are common allergies that many people face. These are a result of our immune system which protects the body from a substance, in this case, a certain type of food that it unintentionally deems as harmful. In doing…
General Physicians are medical specialists who are often the foremost point of contact for patients looking for any type of medical services or care. A general physician, also known as a general practitioner (GP) holds a medical degree; they study,…
Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune condition resulting from a trigger reaction to gluten in the body. Gluten is a protein found in grains, such as barley, wheat and rye. These are the basis of many staple foods ranging from…
Kidney disease can disturb the body’s ability to clean blood, filter out additional water, and manage blood pressure. It can also impact the production of red blood cells and vitamin D metabolism required for the health of the bones. Hence,…
Heart disease includes a range of heart-related conditions that people of all ages suffer from. While there are different types, the most common heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD) which involves experiencing heart attacks. But other parts of the…
Resource Person: Dr. Junaid Rasool Location: Kinnaird College for Women Details: The 15th International Conference hosted by the Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA) & Kinnaird Centre for Learning and Cultural Development was held where Dr. Junaid Rasool, co-founder of Psych Consultants…
Diabetes is a chronic health condition in which blood sugar (glucose) levels become too high. It happens when the pancreas doesn’t make adequate insulin overall. Moreover, the body may not respond appropriately to the effects of insulin. Diabetes is…
