Tag: Health
World’s largest ‘Healthy Aging’ Database revealed
The longevity industry is estimated to be worth $26.5 trillion in 2022 and expected to reach $33 trillion in 2026
The longevity database encompasses over...
Fasting is Good for Overall Wellbeing
Most people know that Ramadan is a month of abstaining from food, drink, and other substances from sunrise to sunset. But what most people...
5 Wellness Trends to Watch Out for in 2021
2021 is the year for redefining self-care. Our emotional, mental, and spiritual needs mean a lot more to us today than they did a...
Health Promotion Department Announces a Package of Initiatives for 2020
The Health Promotion Department, HPD, at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, SCFA, and its health-promoting associations have announced a package of new programs...
The First 1000 Days of Life: Why Little Lungs and Brains...
Exposureto air pollution, affecting the physical and cognitive development of the child, starts already in the womb. With access to clean air during the...
‘Recommended Daily Allowance’ for a Balanced Musical Diet
Nutritional experts across the globe agree that our bodies require a balanced diet of nutrients to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But can our music...
How School Children Can Breathe Easy
About 50% of schools have poor indoor air quality, which directly contributes to students’ health problems. TR Ganesh, General Manager, Blueair Middle East, offers...
Countries spending more on health, but people still pay too much
Spending on health is growing faster than the rest of the global economy, accounting for 10% of global gross domestic product (GDP). A new report...
How to Protect against Skin Cancer
It’s already May and here in Dubai, front-of-the-pharmacy aisles are filled with myriad brands and types of sunscreen. While sunscreen is essential to lowering...
What to Do If You Have Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels around the anus. When the pressure on these vessels increases, they swell and turn into small lumps. These lumps...
Traveler’s Alert: Business Travel Linked to Obesity, Poor Health
Road warriors who travel for business two weeks or more a month have higher body mass index, higher rates of obesity and poorer self-rated...
Dancing Slows Brain Aging
As we grow older we suffer a decline in mental and physical fitness, which can be made worse by conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Older...
How Happy You Are Dictates How Healthy You Are
Happy people are healthier and live longer. By now this notion is supposed to be a common belief that dictates lifestyle choices. Chronic unhappiness...
House Dust Contributes to Weight Gain
Poor diet and a lack of physical activity are major contributors to the world's obesity epidemic. In addition, now researchers have also identified common...
Tips on Renewing Your Health Insurance in UAE
You may feel the renewal of health insurance in UAE takes a lot to take in. A month before your policy expires you’ll be...
Wellness Centre to offer a 360 degree solution in health
Dubai Herbal and Treatment Centre (DHTC) recently opened its new facilities offering a full spectrum in Health and Wellbeing. DHTC has newly introduced Feel...
Family and Friends Most Important for Dubai Residents’ Health, Happiness
New YouGov research has found that family and friends play the most important role in living a healthy and happy life for 60% of...
Wake up to Nocturia: Disrupted Sleep Damages Your Health
Nocturia is the frequent need to pass water during the night
Nocturia is the most common cause of sleep disturbance
Up to 80% of people who...