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WAM Abu Dhabi has launched a 24-week programme to empower eligible nationals in the Emirate to make lifestyle changes that will reduce health risks before they develop into chronic conditions. The Lifestyle Improvement Programme will offer personalised guidance to each participant across key areas including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, mental wellbeing, stress management and social

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Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), in collaboration with the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi (IHLAD) and with the support of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), has launched the Lifestyle Improvement Programme, a 24-week research programme. Image courtesy: ADPHC In collaboration with Institute for Healthier Living Abu

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Key highlights AHLL Diagnostics revenue rose 24% year on year to Rs 226.9 crore in Q2 FY27. AHLL Diagnostics EBITDA margin increased to 16% in Q2 FY27 from 12% in Q2 FY26. Average daily Diagnostics footfalls rose 15% year on year to 28,154 in Q2 FY27. AHLL Diagnostics had more than 2,802 collection centres as

The pet care industry is moving far beyond food, toys and basic veterinary services, emerging as a diverse business sector spanning healthcare, hospitality, nutrition, technology and lifestyle services. As more households begin treating pets as family members, spending is expanding into areas once considered specialised or luxurious. From premium pet food and professional grooming to

  Travelling is not just about visiting famous places. It is also about exploring local art, learning about traditions and understanding how people celebrate their culture. From colourful festivals and traditional dances to historic architecture and local crafts, different destinations offer unique cultural experiences. If you enjoy discovering art and traditions while travelling, here are

Small lifestyle changes that quietly improved these celebrities’ health Dramatic health transformations grab headlines, but sometimes the smallest adjustments create the biggest impact. These celebrities ditched extreme diets and intense regimens for simple daily habits that quietly revolutionized their well-being. Image Credit: DepositPhotos Jennifer Aniston  The Friends star credits 20 minutes of daily yoga for

By Ginika Oguji The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC), Awkuzu, Dr Adaobi Odina, has urged members of the public to embrace healthy lifestyles and undergo regular medical check-ups to reduce the risk of stroke. Odina made the call on October 29 during a chat with health information officers in her office

Billions of dollars are being spent on research to find a molecule that will cure Alzheimer’s disease. Yet, as Dr. Louis Bherer explains, adopting certain lifestyle habits could significantly reduce the risk of developing symptoms, in some cases by up to half. Dr. Bherer is a professor in the Department of Medicine at the Université

or 10 years we’ve been studying the question: What makes a country a safe place to travel?  The result of our research has been our annual list of the World’s Safest Places. This year’s list, part of a comprehensive survey of the safety attitudes of American travelers, reflects what those travelers consider the safest countries

Travelling at Christmas this year? You might as well make it memorable. Picture reindeer country in Lapland, or a festive European Christmas market filled with twinkling lights and the smell of mulled wine. Or do the opposite and celebrate somewhere warm, from Dubai and the Caribbean to a sunny Christmas in Sydney. This guide brings

A trio of scientific papers, published in the journal Circulation, spells out how fluctuating hormones, mental health and well-being, the heart and the brain are linked and how those connections need to be a routine part of care from a young age. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News – Advertisement – By American Heart Association

File photo depicting brain health. Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd (UGMC), Dr Abdul-Samed Tanko, has urged Ghanaians to adopt healthier lifestyles, warning that sedentary habits and excessive consumption of fatty foods could endanger their heart and brain health. He said lifestyle choices, including excessive carbohydrate intake, physical inactivity and

Earlier this month, we shared a list of the creepiest places in the US, as told by people who experienced them firsthand. Now, let’s open it up to the whole world. Here are 76 of the scariest, darkest, and most unsettling cities, towns, and other destinations from all around the globe: Hey, you! Have you

Are you planning a holiday in 2027? There are several best places in the World to visit which are attractive for their historic landmark, natural beauty, cultural festivals, and variety of food collections. Recently, National Geographic revealed the top 25 best places in the world to visit in 2027, and these destinations are across six

Diet and sedentary lifestyle only explain part of South Asia’s health epidemic. A new paper on Lancet argues that environmental exposure, including air pollution, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and climate-related stress, is driving the surge in diseases Excess calorie consumption and physical inactivity are often cited as the main drivers of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Yet,

From Canada’s historic cities and coastal landscapes to Europe’s lesser-known cultural destinations, 2027 is shaping up to be an exciting year for travellers looking to explore somewhere different. While famous tourist hotspots continue to attract millions of visitors, destinations offering authentic local experiences, natural beauty, and distinctive cultural heritage are becoming increasingly appealing. The destinations