Question 1

What is a good self-care health checklist?

Accepted Answer

A good one runs on cadence, not a single list: daily habits (hydration, sleep, movement), weekly check-ins (meals, activity, connection), monthly reviews (symptoms, medications), and an annual blood panel. The point is knowing which tier a concern belongs to, not doing everything every day.

Question 2

What should I do daily for self-care?

Accepted Answer

Heat-adjusted water intake, 7 or more hours of sleep, some movement toward WHO's 150-minutes-a-week guideline, a screen break every couple of hours, and one honest check-in on your mood or stress level.

Question 3

How often should I get a full body checkup in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Annually, for most healthy adults. BestDOC's Comprehensive Full Body Checkup (114 markers, AED 650) is done once a year unless a doctor flags something that needs closer monitoring.

Question 4

Do I need a monthly vitals check, or is annual bloodwork enough?

Accepted Answer

For most people without a diagnosed condition, a self-administered monthly check (home BP cuff, weight trend) alongside the annual blood panel is enough. If you're tracking a specific condition, your doctor will set a different monitoring schedule for you.

Question 5

How does Ramadan or summer heat change a self-care routine?

Accepted Answer

Hydration and activity timing shift. During Ramadan, move workouts to after iftar and rehydrate with electrolytes between iftar and suhoor. In peak summer heat, front-load outdoor activity to early morning and increase water intake regardless of thirst cues.

Question 6

When does self-care stop being enough and I should see a doctor instead?

Accepted Answer

When fatigue lasts more than two weeks, blood pressure or weight is trending out of range on your own readings, sleep isn't improving despite fixing the basics, or low mood persists for weeks. At that point, get it checked rather than adjusting the checklist again.