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Associated Press
08-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Meet the Italian-British Personal Trainer Viviana Kaley Delfino Transforming Lives in Dubai.
Delfino has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results to a discerning clientele, including VIPs and high-profile professionals. Her personalized programs go beyond traditional fitness routines, offering comprehensive lifestyle transformations that cater to the busy schedules and unique needs of her clients. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2025 -- Dubai's Fitness Industry Sees Rising Demand for High-End Personalized Training In Dubai's dynamic Downtown district, where luxury and ambition converge under the shadow of the iconic Burj Khalifa, the fitness industry is witnessing a surge in demand for personalized, high-end wellness solutions. Leading this trend is VEO by Emaar, a state-of-the-art gym known for its cutting-edge facilities and bespoke fitness experiences. At the heart of this movement is Viviana Kaley Delfino, a strength and conditioning coach who has rapidly gained recognition for her holistic approach to health and well-being. Meeting the Needs of High-Profile Clients With a unique blend of Italian warmth and British professionalism, Delfino has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results to a discerning clientele, including VIPs and high-profile professionals. Her personalized programs go beyond traditional fitness routines, offering comprehensive lifestyle transformations that cater to the busy schedules and unique needs of her clients. Specializing in strength and conditioning, Pilates, and Yoga, Delfino emphasizes a balanced approach that integrates physical strength, mental resilience, and sustainable lifestyle habits. This results-driven methodology resonates with Dubai's ambitious and health-conscious population, driving growth in demand for premium, personalized fitness services. A Global Perspective in a Multicultural Market Born to an Italian family and raised in the UK, Delfino brings a multicultural perspective to her training approach. Fluent in French, Italian, and English, she effectively connects with Dubai's diverse community of expatriates and locals alike. Her understanding of different lifestyles and fitness needs positions her as a truly global trainer in a city known for its international clientele. Operating from VEO by Emaar, Delfino leverages the gym's luxury amenities to provide a tailored and motivating experience for her clients. Her commitment to excellence and personalized attention has made her a standout figure in Dubai's competitive fitness industry. Continuous Growth and Industry Leadership Delfino's success is driven by her relentless pursuit of knowledge and commitment to staying at the forefront of fitness trends. Continuously attending workshops and earning certifications, she ensures her training techniques remain innovative and effective. This dedication to professional growth enhances her credibility and reinforces her status as a leader in the high-end fitness market. Shaping the Future of Health and Well-Being in Dubai As Dubai continues to grow as a global hub for business, culture, and luxury, the demand for premium wellness services is expected to rise. Delfino's expertise, combined with her multicultural perspective and results-driven approach, positions her at the forefront of this expanding market. With the increasing focus on health and well-being among high-net-worth individuals and professionals, VEO by Emaar and Delfino are not only meeting this demand but also setting new standards for personalized fitness experiences in Dubai. By blending luxury with innovation, and personalization with professionalism, Delfino is helping shape the future of fitness and well-being in one of the world's most ambitious cities. Contact Info: Name: VIVIANA KALEY DELFINO Email: Send Email Address: Dubai If there are any errors, inconsistencies, or queries arising from the content contained within this press release that require attention or if you need assistance with a press release takedown, we kindly request that you inform us immediately by contacting [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our reliable team will be available to promptly respond within 8 hours, taking proactive measures to rectify any identified issues or providing guidance on the removal process. Ensuring accurate and dependable information is our top priority.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'We left pieces of our life behind': Indigenous group flees drowning island
"If the island sinks, I will sink with it," Delfino Davies says, his smile not fading for a second. There is silence, except for the swish of his broom across the floor of the small museum he runs documenting the life of his community in Panama, the Guna. "Before, you could hear children shouting… music everywhere, neighbours arguing," he says, "but now all the sounds have gone". His community, living on the tiny low-lying island of Gardi Sugdub, is the first in Panama to be relocated because of climate change. The government has said they face "imminent risk" from rising sea levels, which scientists say are likely to render the island uninhabitable by 2050. In June last year, most of the residents abandoned this cramped jumble of wooden and tin homes for rows of neat prefabricated houses on the mainland. The relocation has been praised by some as a model for other groups worldwide whose homes are under threat, but even so, it has divided the community. "My father, my brother, my sisters-in-law and my friends are gone," says Delfino. "Sometimes the children whose families have stayed cry, wondering where their friends have gone, he says. House after house is padlocked. About 1,000 people left, while about 100 stayed - some because there was not enough room in the new settlement. Others, like Delfino, are not fully convinced climate change is a threat, or simply did not want to leave. He says he wants to stay close to the ocean, where he can fish. "The people that lose their tradition lose their soul. The essence of our culture is on the islands," he adds. The Guna have lived on Gardi Sugdub since the 19th Century, and even longer on other islands in this archipelago off Panama's northern coast. They fled from the mainland to escape Spanish conquistadors and, later, epidemics and conflict with other indigenous groups. They are known for their clothes called "molas", decorated with colourful designs. The Guna currently inhabit more than 40 other islands. Steve Paton, a scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama, says it is "almost a certainty" that most, if not all, of the islands will be submerged before the end of the century. As climate change causes the Earth to heat up, sea levels are rising as glaciers and ice sheets melt and seawater expands as it warms. Scientists warn that hundreds of millions of people living in coastal areas around the world could be at risk by the end of the century. On Gardi Sugdub, waves whipped up during the rainy season wash into homes, lapping below the hammocks where families sleep. Mr Paton says, "it is very unlikely that the island will be habitable by 2050, based on current and projected rates of sea level rise". However, the first discussions about relocation began, more than a decade ago, because of population growth, not climate change. The island is just 400m long and 150m wide. Some residents see overcrowding as the more pressing problem. But others, like Magdalena Martínez, fear the rising sea: "Every year, we saw the tides were higher," she says. "We couldn't cook on our stoves and it was always flooded… so we said 'we have to get out of here'." Magdalena was among those who clambered into motor boats and wooden canoes last June, bound for new homes. "I brought just my clothes and some kitchen utensils," she says. "You feel like you are leaving pieces of your life on the island." The new community, Isberyala, is - weather permitting - just 15 minutes by boat, followed by a five-minute drive, from Gardi Sugdub. But it feels like another world. Identical white and yellow homes line tarmacked roads. Magdalena's eyes light up as she shows off the "little house" where she lives with her 14-year-old granddaughter Bianca and her dog. Each house has a small area of land behind it – a luxury not available on the island. "I want to plant yucca, tomatoes, bananas, mangoes and pineapples," she enthuses. "It is quite sad to leave a place you've been in for so long. You miss your friends, the streets where you lived, being so close to the sea," she says. Isberyala was built with $15m (£12m) from the Panamanian government and additional funding from the Inter-American Development Bank. In its new meeting house, which is roofed with branches and leaves in the traditional style, waits Tito López, the community's sayla – or leader. "My identity and my culture aren't going to change, it's just the houses that have changed," he says. He is lying in a hammock, and explains that as long as the hammock keeps its place in Guna culture, "the heart of the Guna people will be alive". When a Guna dies, they lie for a day in their hammock for family and friends to visit. It is then buried next to them. In the state-of-the-art new school, students aged 12 and 13 are rehearsing Guna music and dances. Boys in bright shirts play pan pipes, while girls wearing molas shake maracas. The cramped school on the island has closed now, and students whose families stayed there travel each day to the new building with its computers, sports fields and library. Magdalena says conditions in Isberyala are better than on the island, where she says they had only four hours of electricity a day and had to fetch drinking water by boat from a river on the mainland. In Isberyala, the power supply is constant, but the water - pumped from wells nearby - is only switched on for a few hours a day. The system has at times broken down for days at a time. Also, there is no healthcare yet. Another resident, Yanisela Vallarino, says one evening her young daughter was unwell and she had to arrange transport back to the island late at night to see a doctor. Panamanian authorities told the BBC that construction of a hospital in Isberyala stalled a decade ago over lack of funding. But they said they hoped to revive the plan this year, and were assessing how to create space for remaining residents to move from the island. Yanisela is delighted that she is now able to attend evening classes in the new school, but she still returns to the island frequently. "I'm not used to it yet. And I miss my house," she says. Communities around the world will be "inspired" by the way the residents of Gardi Sugdub have confronted their situation, says Erica Bower, a researcher on climate displacement at Human Rights Watch. "We need to learn from these early cases to understand what success even looks like," she says. As afternoon arrives, the school activities give way to the shouts and scuffles of football, basketball and volleyball. "I prefer this place to the island because we have more space to play," says eight-year-old Jerson, before diving for a football. Magdalena sits with her granddaughter, teaching her to sew molas. "It's hard for her, but I know she's going to learn. Our unique ways can't be lost," says Magdalena. Asked what she misses about the island, she replies: "I wish we were all here." Surging seas are coming for us all, warns UN chief 2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit Panama Canal grapples with climate change threat
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'We left pieces of our life behind': Indigenous group flees drowning island
"If the island sinks, I will sink with it," Delfino Davies says, his smile not fading for a second. There is silence, except for the swish of his broom across the floor of the small museum he runs documenting the life of his community in Panama, the Guna. "Before, you could hear children shouting… music everywhere, neighbours arguing," he says, "but now all the sounds have gone". His community, living on the tiny low-lying island of Gardi Sugdub, is the first in Panama to be relocated because of climate change. The government has said they face "imminent risk" from rising sea levels, which scientists say are likely to render the island uninhabitable by 2050. In June last year, most of the residents abandoned this cramped jumble of wooden and tin homes for rows of neat prefabricated houses on the mainland. The relocation has been praised by some as a model for other groups worldwide whose homes are under threat, but even so, it has divided the community. "My father, my brother, my sisters-in-law and my friends are gone," says Delfino. "Sometimes the children whose families have stayed cry, wondering where their friends have gone, he says. House after house is padlocked. About 1,000 people left, while about 100 stayed - some because there was not enough room in the new settlement. Others, like Delfino, are not fully convinced climate change is a threat, or simply did not want to leave. He says he wants to stay close to the ocean, where he can fish. "The people that lose their tradition lose their soul. The essence of our culture is on the islands," he adds. The Guna have lived on Gardi Sugdub since the 19th Century, and even longer on other islands in this archipelago off Panama's northern coast. They fled from the mainland to escape Spanish conquistadors and, later, epidemics and conflict with other indigenous groups. They are known for their clothes called "molas", decorated with colourful designs. The Guna currently inhabit more than 40 other islands. Steve Paton, a scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama, says it is "almost a certainty" that most, if not all, of the islands will be submerged before the end of the century. As climate change causes the Earth to heat up, sea levels are rising as glaciers and ice sheets melt and seawater expands as it warms. Scientists warn that hundreds of millions of people living in coastal areas around the world could be at risk by the end of the century. On Gardi Sugdub, waves whipped up during the rainy season wash into homes, lapping below the hammocks where families sleep. Mr Paton says, "it is very unlikely that the island will be habitable by 2050, based on current and projected rates of sea level rise". However, the first discussions about relocation began, more than a decade ago, because of population growth, not climate change. The island is just 400m long and 150m wide. Some residents see overcrowding as the more pressing problem. But others, like Magdalena Martínez, fear the rising sea: "Every year, we saw the tides were higher," she says. "We couldn't cook on our stoves and it was always flooded… so we said 'we have to get out of here'." Magdalena was among those who clambered into motor boats and wooden canoes last June, bound for new homes. "I brought just my clothes and some kitchen utensils," she says. "You feel like you are leaving pieces of your life on the island." The new community, Isberyala, is - weather permitting - just 15 minutes by boat, followed by a five-minute drive, from Gardi Sugdub. But it feels like another world. Identical white and yellow homes line tarmacked roads. Magdalena's eyes light up as she shows off the "little house" where she lives with her 14-year-old granddaughter Bianca and her dog. Each house has a small area of land behind it – a luxury not available on the island. "I want to plant yucca, tomatoes, bananas, mangoes and pineapples," she enthuses. "It is quite sad to leave a place you've been in for so long. You miss your friends, the streets where you lived, being so close to the sea," she says. Isberyala was built with $15m (£12m) from the Panamanian government and additional funding from the Inter-American Development Bank. In its new meeting house, which is roofed with branches and leaves in the traditional style, waits Tito López, the community's sayla – or leader. "My identity and my culture aren't going to change, it's just the houses that have changed," he says. He is lying in a hammock, and explains that as long as the hammock keeps its place in Guna culture, "the heart of the Guna people will be alive". When a Guna dies, they lie for a day in their hammock for family and friends to visit. It is then buried next to them. In the state-of-the-art new school, students aged 12 and 13 are rehearsing Guna music and dances. Boys in bright shirts play pan pipes, while girls wearing molas shake maracas. The cramped school on the island has closed now, and students whose families stayed there travel each day to the new building with its computers, sports fields and library. Magdalena says conditions in Isberyala are better than on the island, where she says they had only four hours of electricity a day and had to fetch drinking water by boat from a river on the mainland. In Isberyala, the power supply is constant, but the water - pumped from wells nearby - is only switched on for a few hours a day. The system has at times broken down for days at a time. Also, there is no healthcare yet. Another resident, Yanisela Vallarino, says one evening her young daughter was unwell and she had to arrange transport back to the island late at night to see a doctor. Panamanian authorities told the BBC that construction of a hospital in Isberyala stalled a decade ago over lack of funding. But they said they hoped to revive the plan this year, and were assessing how to create space for remaining residents to move from the island. Yanisela is delighted that she is now able to attend evening classes in the new school, but she still returns to the island frequently. "I'm not used to it yet. And I miss my house," she says. Communities around the world will be "inspired" by the way the residents of Gardi Sugdub have confronted their situation, says Erica Bower, a researcher on climate displacement at Human Rights Watch. "We need to learn from these early cases to understand what success even looks like," she says. As afternoon arrives, the school activities give way to the shouts and scuffles of football, basketball and volleyball. "I prefer this place to the island because we have more space to play," says eight-year-old Jerson, before diving for a football. Magdalena sits with her granddaughter, teaching her to sew molas. "It's hard for her, but I know she's going to learn. Our unique ways can't be lost," says Magdalena. Asked what she misses about the island, she replies: "I wish we were all here." Surging seas are coming for us all, warns UN chief 2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit Panama Canal grapples with climate change threat
BBC News
08-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Climate change: The Panama community that fled its drowning island
"If the island sinks, I will sink with it," Delfino Davies says, his smile not fading for a is silence, except for the swish of his broom across the floor of the small museum he runs documenting the life of his community in Panama, the Guna."Before, you could hear children shouting… music everywhere, neighbours arguing," he says, "but now all the sounds have gone".His community, living on the tiny low-lying island of Gardi Sugdub, is the first in Panama to be relocated because of climate government has said they face "imminent risk" from rising sea levels, which scientists say are likely to render the island uninhabitable by 2050. In June last year, most of the residents abandoned this cramped jumble of wooden and tin homes for rows of neat prefabricated houses on the relocation has been praised by some as a model for other groups worldwide whose homes are under threat, but even so, it has divided the community."My father, my brother, my sisters-in-law and my friends are gone," says Delfino. "Sometimes the children whose families have stayed cry, wondering where their friends have gone, he after house is padlocked. About 1,000 people left, while about 100 stayed - some because there was not enough room in the new settlement. Others, like Delfino, are not fully convinced climate change is a threat, or simply did not want to says he wants to stay close to the ocean, where he can fish. "The people that lose their tradition lose their soul. The essence of our culture is on the islands," he adds. The Guna have lived on Gardi Sugdub since the 19th Century, and even longer on other islands in this archipelago off Panama's northern coast. They fled from the mainland to escape Spanish conquistadors and, later, epidemics and conflict with other indigenous are known for their clothes called "molas", decorated with colourful Guna currently inhabit more than 40 other islands. Steve Paton, a scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama, says it is "almost a certainty" that most, if not all, of the islands will be submerged before the end of the climate change causes the Earth to heat up, sea levels are rising as glaciers and ice sheets melt and seawater expands as it warn that hundreds of millions of people living in coastal areas around the world could be at risk by the end of the century. On Gardi Sugdub, waves whipped up during the rainy season wash into homes, lapping below the hammocks where families Paton says, "it is very unlikely that the island will be habitable by 2050, based on current and projected rates of sea level rise".However, the first discussions about relocation began, more than a decade ago, because of population growth, not climate island is just 400m long and 150m wide. Some residents see overcrowding as the more pressing problem. But others, like Magdalena Martínez, fear the rising sea:"Every year, we saw the tides were higher," she says. "We couldn't cook on our stoves and it was always flooded… so we said 'we have to get out of here'."Magdalena was among those who clambered into motor boats and wooden canoes last June, bound for new homes."I brought just my clothes and some kitchen utensils," she says. "You feel like you are leaving pieces of your life on the island." The new community, Isberyala, is - weather permitting - just 15 minutes by boat, followed by a five-minute drive, from Gardi Sugdub. But it feels like another white and yellow homes line tarmacked eyes light up as she shows off the "little house" where she lives with her 14-year-old granddaughter Bianca and her house has a small area of land behind it – a luxury not available on the island. "I want to plant yucca, tomatoes, bananas, mangoes and pineapples," she enthuses."It is quite sad to leave a place you've been in for so long. You miss your friends, the streets where you lived, being so close to the sea," she says. Isberyala was built with $15m (£12m) from the Panamanian government and additional funding from the Inter-American Development its new meeting house, which is roofed with branches and leaves in the traditional style, waits Tito López, the community's sayla – or leader."My identity and my culture aren't going to change, it's just the houses that have changed," he is lying in a hammock, and explains that as long as the hammock keeps its place in Guna culture, "the heart of the Guna people will be alive".When a Guna dies, they lie for a day in their hammock for family and friends to visit. It is then buried next to them. In the state-of-the-art new school, students aged 12 and 13 are rehearsing Guna music and dances. Boys in bright shirts play pan pipes, while girls wearing molas shake cramped school on the island has closed now, and students whose families stayed there travel each day to the new building with its computers, sports fields and says conditions in Isberyala are better than on the island, where she says they had only four hours of electricity a day and had to fetch drinking water by boat from a river on the Isberyala, the power supply is constant, but the water - pumped from wells nearby - is only switched on for a few hours a day. The system has at times broken down for days at a time. Also, there is no healthcare yet. Another resident, Yanisela Vallarino, says one evening her young daughter was unwell and she had to arrange transport back to the island late at night to see a authorities told the BBC that construction of a hospital in Isberyala stalled a decade ago over lack of funding. But they said they hoped to revive the plan this year, and were assessing how to create space for remaining residents to move from the island. Yanisela is delighted that she is now able to attend evening classes in the new school, but she still returns to the island frequently."I'm not used to it yet. And I miss my house," she around the world will be "inspired" by the way the residents of Gardi Sugdub have confronted their situation, says Erica Bower, a researcher on climate displacement at Human Rights Watch."We need to learn from these early cases to understand what success even looks like," she says. As afternoon arrives, the school activities give way to the shouts and scuffles of football, basketball and volleyball."I prefer this place to the island because we have more space to play," says eight-year-old Jerson, before diving for a sits with her granddaughter, teaching her to sew molas."It's hard for her, but I know she's going to learn. Our unique ways can't be lost," says what she misses about the island, she replies: "I wish we were all here."
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Upstate medical expert breaks down ‘game day stress' ahead of Super Bowl
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – As millions prepare to watch the game Super Bowl Sunday, medical experts in the Upstate are bringing attention to the life-threatening conditions that can come as a result of game-day stress. Staff with Bon Secours AFC Urgent Care said the emotional highs and lows that come with the game can increase the risk of having a stroke or heart attack. They told 7NEWS they're prepared for a rise in cases Super Bowl weekend. 'We'll see people who have these things under control normally will have exacerbations or problems with their blood pressure, or irregular heartbeat, that the blood pressure will go up, or there are some palpitations, because of a combination of maybe an acute stressor or excitement combined with that behind the scenes, low, underlying chronic stress,' said Dr. Matt Delfino, who serves as the regional medical director for Bon Secours AFC Urgent Care. Delfino said the adrenaline tied to excitement or upset from the game causes the body to release stress hormones, raising blood pressure and heart rates. He added it can be detrimental for people with high blood pressure, and irregular heartbeats, as well as those with poor eating and exercising habits. Delfino encourages everyone to take a five, practice deep breathing and hydrate during the Super Bowl commercials and halftime show. 'I know the commercials are exciting, and you want to sit in one place the entire time, but get up, move around, give yourself those few seconds to release the stress and excitement and get your blood flowing. It's good for you to do that, both mentally and physically,' Delfino also said. Delfino recommends opting for fruits, veggies and lean proteins at the Super Bowl parties, as well as limiting caffeine. He said those who don't feel well shouldn't hesitate to see an urgent care specialist. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
