Wellness

According to Euromonitor, focus on health in all its forms has been heightened by the pandemic.

As we recognize Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, it is important to consider ways to keep your brain functioning at its very best so you can live a long, healthy life.

With negative news drowning us for a while now, it has become increasingly difficult, even for the most optimistic people, to stay positive.

It’s no secret that the heart is one of the most vital organs in the body. In fact, it never rests.

While many people claim that having an ice-cold shower in the morning has its benefits, doctors stay neutral.

Consumers never seem to have enough cosmetics, and socially conscious brands are a recent trend. Rihanna (Fenty Beauty) and Selena Gomez (Rare Beauty) have launched brands that promote social inclusion.

With all the negativity going around lately, it’s easy to let our mental health deteriorate.

We have completely eradicated hundreds of diseases in the recent past. However, rather than curing diseases with medicines, we must focus on their prevention, and a well-balanced diet is key.

Are you bored while stuck at home? Are you looking for things to during this pandemic? We’ve got you covered:

Scientists have understood for decades that climate change would change the way diseases spread, but as the planet warms, those hypotheses are being tested in real time.

Cut through these myths with some real facts.

About 400,000 people worldwide signed up to the Veganuary movement in January.

A Dubai community group wants to get men talking about their mental health. Anyman, a no-cost support group run by men for men, is offering a no-judgement environment for male residents to confront their feelings.

Studies show that the psychological effects of news can have a negative impact on our health – whether that’s through increased stress, anxiety or fear.

Intermittent fasting is a “new” approach to health and well-being that is enjoying much popularity, although it’s actually the way our earliest ancestors ate as a means of survival.

Hate the gym? Good news – walking is great cardio exercise, if you go at a pace of at least 3 miles per hour.

Did you know that with just 30 minutes of your time and no qualification, you can save three lives? Donating a pint of blood is one of the easiest things you can do. 

Despite the outbreak of COVID-19 overtaking the news, it’s still cold and flu season, and washing your hands well and often is the best way to avoid getting sick.

The UAE is now colder than ever. With temperatures as low as 15°C in the early mornings and snowfall recorded on Jebel Jais, winter is no longer coming, it is here in full force. 

Developing strong, loving relationships helps all of us better deal with the stress in our lives. We know that social isolation and loneliness is clearly related to anxiety, depression and lower self-esteem.

Marie Kondo, who created and popularized the KonMari method for organization and decluttering with her bestselling book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” has five daily tips for productivity that you can use in the new year.

Help others: Few things improve your mental health more than helping others.

Who said spending hundreds on beauty was a necessity? Great skin care doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg. It’s time to consider what products you purchase and start focusing on beauty from within. 

Neutrogena’s latest skin care line, Cellular Boost, harnesses some of the most recognised anti-ageing technologies to cool down the visible signs of ageing caused by cellular burnout.

Dubai residents are big spenders on cosmetics. Spending on cosmetics and skin care in the MENA region is predicted to grow at 6% annually.

Do you think twice before washing your face? Well if you don’t, then now is the time to stop overwhelming your skin.

Juggling multiple responsibilities is hard, and maintaining your mental health through it all is even harder. With so much on our plates, it’s easy to neglect ourselves and forget to set aside time to breathe.

Struggling to find healthy recipes for work? Check out these healthy lunch ideas from blogger Laura Fuentes.

I’m a workaholic, so self-care tends to fall after family and client commitments.

In life, we are always walking with a purpose, whether it’s to arrive somewhere or shed our love handles. Our two speeds are essentially “stop” and “go.”