RIYADH: Two senior faculty members of the King Saud University (KSU), Mohammad Wadaan and Mohammad Ahmad Badshah, have released a bilingual book on anatomy and physiology to help students by simplifying the fundamentals in Arabic and English.
Wadaan is a professor in the Zoology Department while Badshah is an associate professor in the surgical department of the Nursing College.
The book is entitled “Basic Anatomy and Physiology” and has been designed for the two-semester anatomy and physiology courses taken by life science and applied health students, and was launched by Ibrahim Hamad Alquayid, a member of the board of trustees of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY), who has also served as member of the executive council in the National Society for Human Rights. The launch took place at a colorful function here in the capital of Riyadh.
The authors have written the bilingual book after discussions with the students and staff members who are teaching this course, keeping in view their requirements. Utilizing their experiences, they have prepared this book in bilingual terminology to enhance its relevance to the students.
Speaking at the function, Badshah said that the book supports the basic teaching and learning of the various body systems like the skeletal system, muscular system, circulatory system, nervous system, digestive system, reproductive system, Urinary system and the endocrine system.
On the occasion of the launch, Wadaan said the language used in medical literature is usually complex, therefore, they decided to co-author a basic bilingual book on anatomy; a study of the components and relationships between various parts of body and physiology to help students opting for the two-semester anatomy and physiology courses.
During the launch, Alquayid was joined on the stage by the two authors, as well as Abul Hasan Siddiqi, former pro-vice chancellor of India’s Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), and prominent philanthropist and educationalist Nadeem Tarin, who collectively wished the authors great success in their academic future.
The program was moderated by Kaunain Shahidi.
KSU faculties release bilingual book on anatomy, physiology
KSU faculties release bilingual book on anatomy, physiology
Physical activity in Ramadan can boost public health, expert says
- Sports must be managed, argues Jazan University specialist
- Hour before iftar ideal for light muscle-stimulation exercises
RIYADH: Promoting physical activity during Ramadan can boost public health, according to a local expert.
Dr. Ibrahim Bakri, a specialist in sports management at Jazan University, said that exercise during Ramadan should not be stopped but managed, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
Practicing low-intensity activities before iftar was a suitable option, such as slow walking, stretching, or light exercises that activate muscles, because of their role in stimulating blood circulation without depleting fluid and energy stores.
He said that the hour before the Maghrib prayer was an ideal time for such light activities and reduces the likelihood of stress or low blood sugar levels.
Bakri also pointed out the importance of avoiding strenuous exercise during fasting hours.
He said that high-intensity sports should be postponed until at least three hours after iftar, to give the body the opportunity to digest food and restore its water and nutritional balance.
Resistance exercises, running and team games need to be undertaken carefully to avoid fatigue or muscle spasms, he added.
He stressed that exercise during Ramadan contributes to weight control, improves cardiovascular fitness, and regulates blood sugar levels.
Physical activity also plays a role in reducing stress and improving sleep quality, which reflects positively on the performance of a fasting person in work and daily life.
He emphasized the importance of drinking sufficient water between iftar and sahoor, and having meals in moderation. Also people should make sure to warm up and cool down when undertaking exercise to reduce the possibility of injury.
Bakri said walking was the simplest and most sustainable form of physical activity because it has a direct impact on promoting heart health and improving mood.
