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Losing weight might not just be a matter of watching what you eat but also when you eat it, a University of Pennsylvania study shows. Getty Images

Best time of day for losing weight

New research from Glasgow University in the UK and the Universiti Kebangsaan in Malaysia suggests that there may be optimum times for exercise.

December 10, 2012

The Beat Diabetes Walkathon will be held on November 23 in Dubai. Duncan Chard for the National

Take a walk and help promote awareness of diabetes

Successful charity walkathons in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this weekend and next are the latest events to highlight the worrying rise in the incidence of diabetes in the UAE.

November 14, 2012

No single product leads to significant weight loss, researchers at Oregon State University have concluded. Getty Images

The skinny on weight-loss supplements

Almost daily, the media reports on new wonder products to combat obesity. But how do the claims stand up, and what is the latest advice on how best to shape your diet to fend off the fat?

November 5, 2012

Exercising can help reduce the risk of breast cancer. iStock

Prevention is key in the fight against breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – so how can the latest research help women take preventative action to reduce their risks? We highlight simple tips from the experts.

October 29, 2012

When you start a new activity, your body needs time to improve adjust. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Is your body out of commission?

Could giving 'lack of exercise' the status of a recognised medical condition help put a stop to a frightening health trend?

October 8, 2012

Could eating ice cream for breakfast help you lose weight?

We have all heard that we should not skip breakfast, yet we do. Now scientists are sweetening the pot leaving us with no excuses to ignore the most important meal of the day.

September 3, 2012

Is it time to give up your seat for health reasons?

Sitting down less could help you live longer, with long periods of sitting at work or behind the wheel of a car linked to many health problems, even cancer.

August 13, 2012

Keeping a food diary and an exercise diary are great ways to manage your weight. iStockphoto

Secret psychological prompts that could aid your weight loss

Dr Gary Mendoza, a leading nutritionist, lays out some techniques to help keep to your diet goals.

July 30, 2012

When consumed in moderation, coffee can be a source of fluid and, if made with milk, calcium in the diet. iStockphoto

Championing the perks of coffee

New research suggests that in moderate doses, coffee could actually be the healthy drink you really need.

July 16, 2012

Fast food and processed food are all high in sodium. Rosanne Olson / Workbook Stock

How to be salt savvy

A study suggests that salt may not be so harmful for us, but let's shake up the evidence before tucking in.

June 25, 2012

Experts believe that computer games can help train our brains and our bodies.

Mind over matter: Can video games improve mental agility?

We talk to the brain training experts who believe that video games mixed with moderate activity are the key to improving one's mental agility.

May 28, 2012

Burn 1,000 calories fast

The 1,000-Calorie Workout packs a big punch, but can burn off that burger in an hour.

May 23, 2012

Studies have shown that Emiratis with colorectal cancer display symptoms at a relatively young age, so diligent screening is essential. iStockphoto

Cancer an increasing concern for youth

Diagnosis of bowel cancer, and deaths from the disease, are increasing more rapidly in younger people than other age groups.

April 30, 2012

Laser technology advancements are giving many patients hope in overcoming skin ailments like vitiligo. Hassan Ammar / AP

Lasers have bright future in world of medicine

Hair loss, cellulite and skin conditions are being zapped by breakthroughs in high-tech health care.

April 23, 2012

Saturday April 7 was World Health Day, marked by these people in New Delhi with a group yoga session. Tsering Topgyal / AP

With the new season can come a new you

With the arrival of spring, we take a look at how to spring clean our own bodies.

April 16, 2012

Transport

A boy is pictured at the sunset on the beach in Gaza on July 3, 2020. / AFP / MOHAMMED ABED

Gaza's young people turn to suicide amid growing desperation

MENA

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has launched a campaign to make the UAE a hub for 3D printing. Dubai Media Office

Crown Prince of Dubai plans to make UAE a global hub for 3D printing

Government

Kuwaiti MPs wearing protective masks arrive to a parliament session at the National Assembly in Kuwait City. AFP

Kuwait approves foreign worker quota bill

GCC

President Hassan Rouhani, left, talks with his Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday, July 4, 2020. AP

Iran says it built underground missile cities along Gulf coast

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Rob Kemp

Best time of day for losing weight

Take a walk and help promote awareness of diabetes

The skinny on weight-loss supplements

Prevention is key in the fight against breast cancer

Is your body out of commission?

Could eating ice cream for breakfast help you lose weight?

Is it time to give up your seat for health reasons?

Secret psychological prompts that could aid your weight loss

Championing the perks of coffee

How to be salt savvy

Mind over matter: Can video games improve mental agility?

Burn 1,000 calories fast

Cancer an increasing concern for youth

Lasers have bright future in world of medicine

With the new season can come a new you

Transport

MENA

Government

GCC

MENA