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To be healthy, people need to be active.  Our modern lifestyle and all the conveniences we have become used to have made us sedentary, which is dangerous for our health.  This sedentary life increases the risk of developing chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and coronary diseases.
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ASTHMA
Asthma  is one of the allergies, which is transferred hereditarily from parents to children.
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Heart Disease Prevention
Heart, the main  muscular organ, a pear-shaped structure about the size of a fist .   that pumps blood to all parts of the body. The normal heart has a rate of 72 beats per minute, but in infants the rate may be as high as 120 beats, and in children about 90 beats, per minute.The rhythmic beating of the heart is a ceaseless activity lasting from before birth to the end of life.
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Vitamin D
Studies show that, 81% of UAE women suffer from lack of vitamin D and that there are tow out of every three women suffer this problem around the world. Vitamin D deficiency known now as a silent epidemic which affects more than 85 % of women around the world and the number keep rising to reach almost 100 % in the Middle East.
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Quit Smoking
Tobacco dependence is a real public health problem which warrants serious attention. According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, there are approximately 1.1 billion smokers in the world, which represents about on-third of global population aged 15 years and older.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a term used for the abnormal reduction in the density of the bones and changing in its quality with time. Natural bones resemble the sponge piece that is filled with small pores. In case of osteoporosis, the number of pores decreases and their size increases and the bones become more brittle and lose their firmness and may be easily broken.
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Hypertension
Hypertension is considered one of the contemporary diseases as a result of the changes in the life styles. It is called the silent deadly illness, as it is not accompanied by any symptoms at the beginning. But it is easily discovered during routine check ups, and it could be controlled by changing the life style and with drug treatments, if necessary.
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Hajj
Almost all pilgrims will face some form of illness during the Hajj season due to a number of factors unique to the Hajj. Overcrowding, inadequate nutrition, heat exhaustion, the considerable physical exertions and travel, often undertaken by foot, necessary to fulfill the Hajj rites, all this factors are increasing the chances of occurrence of some diseases.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes is a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and a lack of exercise appear to play roles.
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child development during the first year
Childhood and the first year of the life of the child is considered a unique period for the development and growth. The mother plays an important role during this period.
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Chickenpox
Chickenpox is an infectious disease, spread widely. It is from common diseases, especially between crowed like schools, institutes, universities
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Breastfeeding it`s your right
New researches are constantly reveading ever more clearly that it is not possible for infants and their mothers to achieve optimal health unless the conditions are created that allow women to practice exclusive breastfeeding for about six months and to continue breastfeeding while providing adequate complementary foods up to two years of age.
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Cancer
It is a name that refers to a number of diseases that are characterized by abnormal cell growth and by their ability to attack the neighboring tissues and the organs away from the affected area.
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AIDS
The word AIDS is formed from the first letters of the English words that describe the disease: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
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Obesity: "Apple Shape" Body
The "apple shape" body (body fat is stored around the abdomen, the chest and the surround internal organs like the heart) is linked with health problems such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, strokes, high blood pressure and gall bladder disease.  
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Breastfeeding Information
  Welcome to Latifa Hospital, we are happy that you have chosen our hospital, which is one of the best hospitals offering specialized maternity, neonatal and pediatric services.  Our vision  is to be a model of excellence, undoubtedly you can be assured that you and your baby will have the best services here.
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Healthy Babies
How can you take care of yourself and your baby?
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Napkin Dermatitis
Napkin dermatitis, also known as diaper rash or nappy rash, is very common. Some babies seem to get sore bottoms very easily, others very rarely, but they all grow out of it when they stop wearing nappies. 
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How to Prevent a Car Accident
Road traffic collisions are amenable to prevention. A combination of factors interacts to result in crashes. These factors are related to the road user (Driver, passenger or pedestrians), the Vehicles and the physical environment (Roads, Road sides)
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Obesity: "Pear Shape" Body
People with a "pear shape" body have hips wider than their shoulders because their bodies store fat on their hips and on their thighs.
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