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Welcome to HealthFirst

Welcome to HealthFirst

by Dr Prem Jagyasi

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

I would like to welcome you all to the first issue of HealthFirst magazine. This new publication addresses the many aspects of health. It looks at the current trends in the healthcare sector, discusses the new forms of treatment for various illnesses and presents the latest thoughts on preventative medicine. It offers lifestyle and exercise tips, as well as nutrition and dietary advice. Health myths are explored, technological advances discussed and senior members of the UAE health authorities offer an update on the country’s healthcare strategies. - Dr Prem Jagyasi, Chief Editor.

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2nd Family Health Festival Rolls

2nd Family Health Festival Rolls

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

Following on from last year’s successful inaugural event, we have a round-up of Family Health 2010 which runs in conjunction with the Dubai Shopping Festival

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Health News

News in Brief

News in Brief

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

A Sharjah day surgery centre opens to patients and an Abu Dhabi hospital picks up an award

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Business & Technology

Healthcare Goes Digital with Microsoft

Healthcare Goes Digital with Microsoft

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

The market leading software organisation aims to make the storage and transmission of medical information easier

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Lead Stories

Obesity in Children - a call for action

Obesity in Children - a call for action

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

The epidemic of obesity has the potential to cause serious health problems for the youth of the UAE

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Ten Health Myths Exploded

Ten Health Myths Exploded

by Steve Bannister

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

Old wives’ tales and folklore masquerading as health advice are put under the spotlight

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Top Ten Winter Tips for Great Skin

Top Ten Winter Tips for Great Skin

by Dr. Radha Lachhiramani

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

A dermatologist give some advice to help keep that radiant glow during the cooler months of the year

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Health Update

Seven Things You Can Do To Minimise

Seven Things You Can Do To Minimise

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

An oncologist gives us his lifestyle tips that will help you avoid developing the disease

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The Hidden Suffering

The Hidden Suffering

by Dr. Carol Campbell

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

A clinical psychologist reports how children who are overweight often experience emotional difficulties

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Don’t Hate the Dentist

Don’t Hate the Dentist

by Dr. Murali Srinivasan

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

It should all be Ahhh and not ARRGHH! when we visit tooth care professionals, says this dentist

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Latest News in Cancer Treatment

Latest News in Cancer Treatment

by Dr Uwe Klein

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

New developments target cancer much more effectively than previously possible

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Milk Might Just be Good for the heart

Milk Might Just be Good for the heart

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

Dairy produce has been going under a bit of a health rehabilitation

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Health Events

Arab Health Capitalises on Continuing Growth in Healthcare Sector

Arab Health Capitalises on Continuing Growth in Healthcare Sector

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

A report on the region’s largest healthcare exhibition which opens today

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Fitness

Doctor Warns about Excessive Exercise Programs

Doctor Warns about Excessive Exercise Programs

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

A Dubai-based doctor urges slimmers to go easy, after treating numerous patients with joint damage

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Five Mistakes that are Stopping You Getting a Lean Stomach

Five Mistakes that are Stopping You Getting a Lean Stomach

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

Leading Health Chain Fitness First offers some top tips to help you develop that six pack

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Food & Lifestyle

Does Life in the UAE make us Overweight?

Does Life in the UAE make us Overweight?

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

A survey has revealed that the vast majority of people think that living in the country causes the pounds to pile on

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Healthy Recipes

Healthy Recipes

Sat, Jan 23, 2010

A selection of healthy raw food recipes to tantalise your taste buds.

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