DOH advise to monitor FLiRT COVID-19 new variant

The Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa does not see the need to implement border control and mandatory wearing of facemasks amid the reported cases of new COVID-19. 

In a press briefing, Herbosa told reporters the FLiRT COVID-19 variant monitored in Singapore is mostly respiratory tract infection, which means patients are suffering from cough and common colds. 

However, the DOH advises those with comorbidity and health issues to wear face masks whenever they leave their house. The said new variant is not covered by the previous vaccines for COVID although there is a vaccine intended for the new variant it is not yet available in the country.

Adidas FIT SMART enable to reach your goal

After sports shoes, clothing & accessories, Adidas expands its product line with the launch of fitness band, FIT SMART. Now available at Jumbo Stores.

 

Adidas inspire, challenge and enable you to reach your goals. They help you track and understand your progress, find new opportunities, live healthier and be happier. It is about the journey and the everyday wins. Whatever your goal, be it going for your first run or a full marathon, with fit smart you will get more out of it. Whatever you are looking for, you will #findyourmore. 

New start for you, new start for us. The new miCoach FIT SMART with activity tracking added to the coaching plans, heart rate monitor and performance tracking you know and love.

Links:

• Download the Train & Run app: http://micoach.adidas.com/apps

• Shop at: http://www.adidas.de/micoach-fit-smar...

• Find out more: http://www.adidas.com/micoach

Connect with adidas miCoach:

• adidas miCoach Facebook: https://facebook.com/adidasmicoach

• adidas miCoach Twitter: https://twitter.com/adidas_micoach

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adidas miCoach is an interactive training platform for anyone who wants to train smart and get better. We provide you with real-time coaching, training plans and all the tools you need to track performance, monitor your progress and get the results you want.

Read more to see how it works http://bit.ly/1Wj39dN

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events 2014

Breast cancer can happen to any woman (and even some men), but it is curable if detected early and survival rates can be improved by up to 90%.

According to World Health Organisation (WHO) figures, one-third of cancer deaths can be reduced with early detection. Globally, this equates to 400,000 lives lost to cancer every year.

There are local activities and events taking place around the region, so here are just a few you can get involved in:

- In Qatar the College of North Atlantic have a week of breast cancer awareness activities;

- The Oman Cancer Association is hosting a walk on 28 October and is offering free mammograms at Qurum City Centre and Muscat Grand Mall

- The Burjuman Centre in Dubai has a huge ‘Safe & Sound’ stand to visit and free breast examinations at the uniCare Medical Centre; You can also register for the Pink Walkathon on 31st Dec http://www.safeandsound.ae/

- Abu Dhabi has events planned at The Clubhouse in Zayed Sports City, the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr and Abu Dhabi Golf Club, among others;

- On 29 October there will be a full day of social events and family activities at Hili Fun City in Al Ain;

- Capital Club Bahrain and Cadillac are hosting the "Pink Cadillac" Afternoon Tea, a ladies and gents event hosted at Capital Club's Skyline Lounge on 29 October.

Information about other activities is easily accessible online and in your local what’s on guides.

Visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk to find out more information about breast cancer and the campaign.

source: Atkins

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Fitbit Force Slate Specs and Price

Put your fitness gear on and get ready to tread the healthy route with Fitbit Force Slate Large. A wireless activity and sleep tracker, this wristband is so comfortable and easy to use that it'll become an indispensable part of you. Motivating you to outdo yourself, this powerful Force will track your daily activity- steps taken, calories burned, distance travelled, stairs climbed and rigorous active minutes. At night, it'll track the number of hours you sleep, how well you've slept, how many times you wake up in between and will also silently wake you up without disturbing those around you. Compatible with Mac, PC and iPhone and Android smartphones, Fitbit Force wirelessly syncs data using Bluetooth 4.0 and comes along with a wireless sync dongle.

Features:

• Comfortable design


• Water-resistant- rain, splash and sweat-proof


• Tracks steps, distance, calories burned, stairs, active minutes and sleep


• Uses Bluetooth 4.0 to sync to computer and iPhone or Android smartphone


• Magically launches app by simply tapping on select NFC-enabled Android phones


• See daily stats on your wrist and watch progress over time with graphs and charts


• Set daily goals and see your progress, earn badges and challenge friends


• Instant access to up-to-the-minute stats through the OLED display


• Silent Wake technology uses a vibrating alarm to wake you without disturbing those sleeping around you


• Badges, notifications and social tools to reach your goals faster and to keep you motivated


• Each press of the single button changes through one of seven displays- steps, time, floors climbed, alarm, distance, very active minutes and calories burned


• Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity sends real-time stats to smartphone or computer


• Automatic syncing when Force is within about 20 feet of the wireless sync dongle or when relatively motionless


• Dongle plugs into Mac or PC's USB port


• Syncing and uploading requires use of the free Fitbit Connect application 


• Wireless sync to mobile or tablet requires Bluetooth 4.0 compatibility


• Detailed minute-by-minute data from last week


• Stores daily totals for the past 30 days


• Battery indicator appears when plugged into charging cable


• Lasts minimum seven days


• MEMS 3-axis accelerometer measures motion patterns to determine calories burned, stairs climbed, distance traveled, steps taken and sleep quality


• Altimeter measures floors climbed


• Cylindrical vibrator motor launches vibration when alarm goes off

Will work with the following:

• iPhone 4S, 5, 5S & 5C


• iPad 3, iPad 4


• iPad mini


• iPod touch, 5th generation


• Samsung Galaxy S4


• Samsung Galaxy S III


• Samsung Galaxy Note II


• Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1


• Mac


• PC

2013 World Health Day Celebration in UAE

Catch the 2013 World Health Day Celebration in UAE! 

To mark the World Health Day (April 7th.), various healthcare establishments in Dubai are running free checkup camps today..

Private healthcare group Mediclinic Middle East will be offering free blood cholesterol, blood sugar, BMI and blood pressure tests to UAE residents tomorrow at ten different locations in Dubai to mark World Health Day, a campaign led by the World Health Organisation.

For more info, please click HERE!