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How international eye care charity Orbis is tackling avoidable blindness in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh In 2017, around 700,000 of the predominantly Muslim Rohingya community fled persecution in their homeland of Myanmar. After arduous journeys, most arrived in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. They joined over 300,000 stateless Rohingya already there. Today, almost a million people live in […]
TV detective Shivaji Satam is supporting a new campaign to encourage South Asians aged 40 and over to take up free blood pressure checks at their local participating pharmacy. The award-winning star of ‘CID’ is famous for solving crimes, but Shivaji highlights that high blood pressure can be a ‘silent killer’ that often leaves no […]
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins Sunday 10 March and ends Monday 8 April, 2024. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and other physical needs. Among the estimated population of 50,000 Muslims living with glaucoma in the UK, research has shown that almost half (45.5%)[1] believe that using eye […]
Attending the mosque can pose significant challenges for parents of autistic children, often leading to the difficult decision to cease attending altogether. The underlying issue lies in the lack of awareness regarding the unique needs of autistic children in religious practices. Alterations in prayer schedules, particularly during Ramadan and Eid, can be distressing for autistic […]
Getting a good night’s rest can be hard, especially when you are stressed, over tired, travelling or coping with unexpected circumstances. Even changes in routine with the arrival of Ramadan, or family problems can affect the quality of sleep – and ultimately affects your own health and wellness making you vulnerable to colds and other […]
Every year, many people are caught off guard by seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD symptoms include reduced energy levels, feelings of worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, and cravings for sugary and high-carbohydrate foods, among others. Experts at Brainworks Neurotherapy have shared their tips on how to combat the winter blues and what can be done beyond the well-known light therapy. The best […]
