Health experts sound alarm over lifestyle epidemic as smoking, obesity and misinformation rise

Health experts sound alarm over lifestyle epidemic as smoking, obesity and misinformation rise

Health experts across the region are raising the alarm over the growing impact of lifestyle-related diseases, declining trust in healthcare systems and the rising influence of social media on young people’s health choices. Abdul Rahman Agha El Kinge, Consultant Medical Oncologist at NMC Royal Hospital in Sharjah, UAE, revealed that 45% of young adults ignore…

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AIA Rethink Healthy

Shifting perspective on health marketing: How AIA Indonesia’s ‘Rethink Healthy’ campaign redefined insurer as a lifestyle ally

Behind AIA Indonesia’s success in winning the Silver Award for Best Awareness Campaign lies a philosophy that goes far beyond traditional health marketing. For AIA, the objective isn’t merely to promote products or services, but to become a meaningful companion in people’s health journeys — reinforcing that wellbeing is not a one-off decision, but a…

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Blue Zones and American College of Lifestyle Medicine Introduce Blue

Blue Zones and American College of Lifestyle Medicine Introduce Blue

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and Blue Zones have jointly unveiled an innovative certification program tailored specifically for physicians and other healthcare professionals committed to advancing longevity, well-being, and health equity on both individual and community levels. This certification, officially titled the “Blue Zones Certification Course for Physicians and Health Professionals,” represents a…

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Adopt healthy lifestyle to prevent cancer: Dr Bhagat

Adopt healthy lifestyle to prevent cancer: Dr Bhagat

Cancer is a life-threatening disease that can be fatal if its symptoms are ignored and treatment is delayed, warned Civil Surgeon Kapurthala, Dr Sanjeev Bhagat, on the occasion of National Cancer Awareness Day. Citing the World Health Organisation, Dr Bhagat emphasised that cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. He stressed that early…

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