Need help navigating your child’s diabetes diagnosis?

Dubai resident Pamela Durant discovered that her son had type 1 diabetes when he was just 20 months old. The difficulties that she and her family faced then prompted her to abandon her corporate career in healthcare, and later launch the diabetes community and education platform DiapointME. Speaking to the Livehealthy podcast, the wellness and lifestyle coach covers rarely discussed, yet important, subjects such as the judgement and shame that surrounds diabetes, and why managing

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Fermented food: Is it really THAT good for you?  

Fermented food is everywhere these days. Initially created as a way of preserving food, removing toxins and maximizing flavor, fermentation is now increasingly touted for its health benefits, in particular in supporting the gut microbiome.    According to market research platform Technavio, the global fermented food and drinks market is expected to grow by US$846.73 billion by 2027.   What is fermentation?   Here in the UAE, multiple fermented food and drink businesses have popped up over

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Listen to an orthopedic surgeon: ‘You need rest days’

Dr Hasan Baydoun, Chief of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Healthpoint hospital in Abu Dhabi, is passionate about helping athletes of all levels. Throughout his successful career, which has taken him across two continents, he has been lucky enough to work with some of the world’s most famous sports stars. This includes taking up the role of assistant team physician for US major league sports teams such as the six-time Super Bowl winning New England

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