A healthy, productive workforce is a key factor in the success of any company and will give a healthy financial return on the investment.   It is important that businesses understand the drivers of ill-health in their workforce. This will help them provide the right…read more

  When you are not having enough vitamins and minerals from your daily intake of food, your body will start giving you signs that may help you identify some vitamin and minerals deficiencies.   If we are having an inadequate nutrition, or are suffering from a…read more

   By Dr. Jocelyne Charest   Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is the subconscious clenching and grinding of teeth, which mostly occurs during sleep. Many clinical studies indicate that over 90% of the population has suffered from teeth grinding at times…read more

It has been said for as long as wisdom has been passed down through the generations - a good night's sleep is vital for us to enjoy optimal health. Inadequate sleep affects our hormones, concentration levels, moods and even our weight. Whilst many fellow medical experts…read more

      The financial burden to diagnose and treat non-communicable diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases, is expected to increase to US$68 billion by 2022 in the GCC region if timely measures are not taken. It is estimated that cardiovascular…read more

Obesity has long been a problem for many. People struggle today to lose weight but with their busy schedule and the fast paced life they are living, some of them rarely find time to maintain a healthy diet and commit to a long-term training. In a conversation with Capital…read more

    The holy month of Ramadan is drawing to a near and it’s good to remember that healthy living is key to sustain you through the long hours of fasting during this blessed month.  Fasting allows us to appreciate the value of food and control our appetite…read more

The Dos & Don’ts of what should be in your fridge and kitchen cupboards   For most of us, healthy eating might seem like a challenge, especially when we lead quite hectic work and personal lifestyles; however with just a little guidance, our eating habits…read more

    We all know that being inactive takes its toll on our productivity at work – we have always been taught that the more we move, the more energized we feel. It doesn’t stop there though as eating poorly also affects how productive we are at work! …read more

      With the Middle East healthcare sector continuing to enjoy an increasing growth, Moritz Hartmann, General Manager, Roche Diagnostics Middle East sheds light on the prominence of diagnostics and the trends affecting the current regional healthcare industry.…read more