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Dr Victoria Mountford, Lead Psychologist and Eating Disorder Service Lead at Sage Clinics in Dubai, breaks down the most common EDs, their triggers, signs and symptoms, and the support needed on the road to recovery. 1. Anorexia nervosa Psychological triggers: All ED’s will have similar triggers including dieting, and stressful situations such as family discord, loss, transitions, abuse or bullying, or school or work stress. Factors including low self-esteem, a tendency to be anxious or perfectionistic. Signs and symptoms: Extreme preoccupation with controlling food, weight and shape leading to being significantly underweight. Physical signs include constant fatigue, feeling cold, hair…

During an illustrious career, Harbhajan Singh, a former Indian off-spinner, outfoxed some of the greatest batsmen ever to have played the game. But long before he became an international cricketer, Harbhajan didn’t even have the equipment to play the sport he fell in love with as a child. Born into a middle-class family in Punjab, Harbhajan struggled to acquire a pair of shoes to play proper cricket in his early days. It was from that humble background that Harbhajan emerged before going on to become one of the greatest spinners of all time. Now the legendary Indian cricketer is deeply…

Emirates Park Zoo and Resort welcomed into WAZA family, signifying commitment to protecting wildlife DUBAI – February 08, 2024: Emirates Park Zoo and Resort, a leading destination for wildlife enthusiasts, proudly announces its newfound status as a distinguished Institution Member of WAZA (World Association of Zoos and Aquariums). This recognition highlights the zoo’s unwavering commitment to conservation, animal welfare, and global cooperation within the esteemed WAZA community. Following a thorough review by the WAZA Membership Committee and Council, Emirates Park Zoo and Resort has been welcomed as a new Institution Member of the WAZA. This membership places Emirates Park Zoo…

While most people look forward to Apple’s mainline iPhone devices, there is also the more budget-friendly iPhone SE. Apple’s last iPhone SE was released in 2022 and it is due for a refresh. According to leaker @MajinBuOfficial on X (formerly Twitter), the next iPhone SE may steal one of the biggest features from the iPhone 15 series. Yes, we’re talking about the Dynamic Island. The past two models of the iPhone SE have recycled the old iPhone 8 body, but with more recent A-series chips inside. According to this new report, it seems very likely that the next iPhone SE…

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued an alert for Android users, urging them to update the software on their phones to prevent data leaks. In a post on X, the authority warned users about “high-risk vulnerabilities” found on Android devices, and that Google has released updates to tackle these issues. The risk of not updating includes losing data, having your information stolen, and malicious software running on your phone without your knowledge, taking control of it. The council has identified Android versions 11, 12, 12L, 13, and 14 as being vulnerable to this threat. Earlier, in December 2023, the council…

President Volodymyr Zelensky replaced Ukraine’s popular army chief with his ground forces commander on Thursday, a huge gamble at a time when Russian forces are gaining the upper hand nearly two years into their war. The shakeup ushering in a new military leadership follows months of speculation about a rift between Zelensky and army chief General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, who many Ukrainians see as a national hero. “As of today, a new management team takes over the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,” Zelensky said in a statement. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…

Google on Thursday rebranded its ChatGPT-style chatbot to Gemini, giving it unprecedented prominence on its products, as the tech titan’s AI race with Microsoft heats up. The name change from Bard comes a year after the search engine giant rushed out its chatbot in a frantic bid to catch up with Microsoft’s Bing chatbot, which was released through its partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. Since their launch, the chatbots have expanded into generating images as well as texts in answers to simple prompts, basing themselves on data trawled from the internet. Stay up to date with the latest…

One Wednesday night at The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre, a group of about nine men gathered to talk about a complex, but vital, species: mothers. “In the first two sessions, we didn’t have a particular topic but in the last session the topic was ‘Sons and Mothers’,” says consultant psychiatrist Dr Asad Sadiq, who hosts the men’s group. As they poured their hearts out and sought advice from each other, discussions were punctuated with booming laughter and suggestions to convert the conversations into a podcast were instantly, but playfully, shot down. “One of the men said, ‘Nah man, it’s brilliant…

The final countdown has begun and just over a week for l the start of the much-anticipated annual tennis showpiece – the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The fortnight long event promises a star-studded lineup for both its annual WTA 1000 tournament and the proceeding ATP 500 men’s event. Running back-to-back from February 18 to March 2, the non-stop action will as ever take place at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, offering fans from across the region a chance to watch elite athletes compete for their chance to lift the Emirate’s two illustrious trophies. Among the confirmed participants for…

Metro Brazil witnesses 210 per cent sales growth in 2023, strategizes market expansion in 2024 The retail and eCommerce company report forecasts GCC addressable market to reach USD 3.5 Billion by 2028, marking a 1.83% growth UAE, February 08, 2024 Metro Brazil, a leading retail and eCommerce company for Brazilian shapewear products in the Middle East, witnessed a remarkable growth in 2023 fuelled by a 210 per cent increase in sales and a 161 per cent rise in the number of orders from GCC countries. The expectational growth is attributed to the company’s strategic collaborations, integration of advanced technologies and…