February 2023

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Food HealthRepton Abu Dhabi focused on improving childhood nutrition

February 28, 202313 min

Childhood nutrition in the UAE needs to be urgently addressed. A 2014-2015 UAE study found that 40 per cent of children aged between three to 18 were overweight, and the recent 2023 report Nutrition Situation Analysis in the UAE shows that the nation continues to have significant issues with children being underweight, obese, micronutrient deficient, and suffering from nutrition-related chronic diseases. These problems are mainly due to poor diets that include too many ultra-processed...

by Harriet Shephard

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HealthGoing deep on better understanding women’s health

February 28, 202310 min

The statistics surrounding women’s health are worrying to say the least. A recent study from the University of Copenhagen found that women are on average diagnosed 2.5 years later than men for cancer, 4.5 years later for diabetes, and later in a total of 700 different diseases. That’s why Christina Ioannidis, a transformation consultant, health coach and founder of the GCC-based women empowerment platform Top Of Her Game, has taken matters into her own hands...

by Ann Marie McQueen

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Community Fitness HealthEverything you need to know about Abu Dhabi 360

February 27, 202319 min

Public health consultant John Bromley discusses how Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s Abu Dhabi 360 program is working to get everyone in the emirate moving more and eating better.

by Harriet Shephard

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Health Mental HealthLivehealthy approved: Yoga and sound healing at Sacral Grounds

February 24, 20239 min

Given the city’s love for fitness, I don’t think it’s possible for Abu Dhabi to have too many yoga studios. However, in order to sway my loyalty away from my usual favorite gyms, or indeed my much-loved YouTube yoga instructors, they have to offer something special. Sacral Grounds, the new yogi hotspot at Mina Souq by Zayed Port, is certainly unique. With a capacity of just eight people per class, it’s definitely the smallest yoga...

by Amy Gilbert

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Expert HealthMoving more is the natural cure for back pain

February 23, 202326 min

Back, neck or hip pain is a common complaint from office workers. Abu Dhabi-based physio Amy Gilbert explains why movement is the best cure.

by Ann Marie McQueen

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Community HealthWomen’s sexual wellness comes out in the open

February 22, 202310 min

Many previously taboo subjects are now discussed openly in the UAE. But, even I was surprised by the range of topics covered at a recent event at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital. Focused on women’s sexual wellness and health, it was sponsored by StratHealth Pharma, an affiliate of the global healthcare conglomerate CCL Life Sciences that has just launched MoreSense, a new intimate gel for women. Fortunately, the conversation around women’s sexual health...

by Abu Dhabi 360

Community Health3 simple ways to improve heart health

February 21, 2023120 min

Each year, National Heart Month is observed in February and Abu Dhabi 360, the recently launched emirate-wide wellness program, has partnered with Livehealthy to make sure you know how and why you should invest in your heart health. But first. What is cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is the leading cause of death worldwide. An estimated 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2019, representing a staggering 32 percent of all global deaths....

by Harriet Shephard

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CommunityFitness options expand for people of determination

February 20, 202311 min

Home to over 200 different nationalities, the UAE prides itself on being an inclusive country where everyone feels welcome. In recent years, particularly since the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, there has also been a noticeable increase in support for people of determination, including more sports clubs, educational programs, and more opportunities to join gyms and fitness classes too. Transforming lives For instance, the non-profit organization Heroes of Hope runs over...

by Ann Marie McQueen

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Community Mental HealthLivehealthy approved: Sharjah Sheraton Resort & Spa’s Wellness package

February 17, 2023112 min

If you need a weekend of solitude, wellness, relaxation and rest by the beach, why not consider Sharjah? I never had, until recently. To be honest, I haven’t paid nearly enough attention to Sharjah in the almost 15 years I’ve lived in the United Arab Emirates. But, thanks to Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa, I have a whole new appreciation for this fascinating emirate. Being invited to try the destination’s new Wellness package let...

by Hayley Alexander

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CommunityEverything you need to know about Sharjah Light Festival

February 16, 20239 min

One of the best shows in the country right now – the Sharjah Light Festival – is on throughout this weekend. It’s highly accessible and totally free. The Sharjah Light Festival, now in its 12th year, features 11 days of light installations and performances organized by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority. The highlight is the “Light Up Sharjah” main event, which features stunning 3D projections onto some of the emirate’s most iconic locations. These...

by Ann Marie McQueen

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Fitness Mental Health UncategorizedEmile Zarife defines the modern Middle Eastern man

February 15, 202317 min

Emile Zarife, founder of Anasharqi.com, chats about what it means to be a Middle Eastern man in 2023, and shares his top tips for good fashion, fitness and nutrition.

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