Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – May 5, 2025:As the obesity epidemic continues to grow across the UAE and the wider region, RAK Hospital is intensifying efforts to educate the public on proven interventions that can combat this critical health issue. During the latest session of its RAK Weight Loss Challenge 2025 “ObeFit” Webinar Series, the spotlight was turned on bariatric surgery—backed by compelling global research as a safe, effective, and life-enhancing solution for those with severe obesity.
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RAK Hospital Webinar Explores the Psychology Behind Weight Loss
RAK Obefit Challenge 2025 continues with eye-opening insights into mindset, emotional triggers, and sustainable change
Ras Al Khiamah, UAE – April 29, 2025: As part of its ongoing RAK Weight Loss Challenge 2025, RAK Hospital hosted a deeply engaging and enlightening Obefit Webinar on “The Psychology of Weight Loss”, led by renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Savita Date. The session brought to light a powerful, often-overlooked truth: lasting weight loss begins in the mind, not just on the plate.
Dr Savita Date, Clinical Psychologist
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RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge 2025 puts lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise under the spotlight in latest expert-led session
Shedding just 5–10% of body weight can dramatically reduce one’s risk of serious diseases
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – 15 April 2025 – As obesity rates continue to rise across the region, RAK Hospital is putting prevention front and center through its transformative “ObeFit” webinar series—an educational arm of the hospital’s annual community initiative, the RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge.
Continue reading RAK Hospital’s ObeFit Webinar Urges Residents to Take Obesity Seriously, Offers Holistic SolutionsRAK Hospital Sheds Light on Obesity’s Hidden Toll on Bone Health in Informative Session
Obesity significantly contributes to chronic skeletal conditions, including osteoarthritis, spinal stress, and hip joint damage.
For every extra kilogram of body weight, there is 4-6 times the force exerted on weight-bearing joints, such as the knees, hips, and spine.
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – April 8, 2025 – In a bid to support the community on their journey to better health, RAK Hospital hosted an insightful and interactive session on the critical link between obesity and bone health, as part of the 5th RAK Weight Loss Challenge 2025. The session, led by Dr. Bharath Patil, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon at RAK Hospital, focused on how excess weight impacts bone and joint health, and provided practical advice on managing weight to reduce the risk of chronic musculoskeletal issues.
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27 March 2025; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – As part of itsRAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge, RAK Hospitalreinforced its commitment to public health by hosting aneducative webinar on “The Role of Exercise in Obesity Management”. Led by Dr. Madhurima Deshmukh, a Lifestyle Coach with Arabian Wellness and Lifestyle Management, a division of RAK Hospital, the session equipped participants with practical insights on sustainable weight management through exercise.
Dr. Madhurima Deshmukh, a Lifestyle Coach with Arabian Wellness and Lifestyle Management,
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