Wellness

Many Americans find that their physical and mental health is adversely affected by a sedentary lifestyle. Fortunately, there are ways you can remain physically active and maintain your mental health during the workday.

It’s less extreme than it sounds. “How Not To Die” is a must-read if you want the truth on what to ingest and why.

Coconuts have slowly made their way to becoming a hot food commodity and are being used in everything from skin-care to everyday cuisine.

If you have a sweet tooth like me, then I have something sweet and nice for you. During the hot summer days, we want to keep cool, satisfy our cravings and be guilt free. The below recipe is perfect for this weather, and of course, you can be creative with your choice of ingredients.

You’ve probably seen people celery-juicing all over social media and wondered what the fuss was all about.

Superfoods are loaded with disease-fighting nutrients and are also super delicious to munch on:

Beef bacon – a combination of words I’d never heard before I moved to Dubai. Extremists may call it a crime against humanity, but I’ll settle with “unappealing food item.”

Most of the packaged foods in the UAE have nutrition facts labels. If you need to know your calorie intake per day, then you will have to do a little extra math. If you need to know the exact number of calories coming from fat, protein and carbs, checking your food labels will definitely help you.

We all know it’s easier to maintain weight if you avoid going out for dinner or parties. However, the real trick is to make good choices for yourself. Consistency is key.

While you’re sure to be familiar with this list of easy summer snacking treats that are salty, savoury and sweet, do you know how many you can munch on for just 100 calories?

Who has the time to cook every day? Ordering is the best way to get a meal, but it usually means settling for unhealthy food. In Dubai, many places deliver.

Pescatarian is a term derived from the Italian word “pesce,” which means fish. The term is widely used to refer to someone who eats fish as their only source of meat.

For me, summer is the time to step back from the busy semester of college and focus on relaxing while still learning. It is a time when I can read for enjoyment instead of reading the tedious assigned readings from professors.

The National Sleep Foundation says, “In general, most healthy adults need seven to nine hours of sleep a night.” During the winter you may be getting proper sleep and, come summer, you may feel sluggish. Don’t worry, this is normal.

Bikram is to yoga what Tae Bo is to kickboxing. You go into a heated room and sweat it out for 90 minutes.

Believe me, I get it – it’s hard to beat that afternoon slump and focus on just about anything some days. You might consider grabbing another cup of coffee or a sweet treat, but maybe the answer is simply taking a breather.

Getting your pre-pregnancy body back is often on the new mum to-do list. But what about getting in shape for delivering your baby? MamaBFit is a Dubai-based, pre- and postnatal exercise program that says being fit for delivery is more important than bouncing back.

Adults are often drawn toward meditation to ease daily stress and experience moments of peace. Children growing up in today’s fast-paced culture also show increased levels of restlessness, stress and anxiety, and meditation can be just as beneficial to them.

Growing up in a society that cares immensely about the exterior rather than the interior can really take a toll on your self-esteem. Here are five ways you can boost your self-esteem and drop the negativity.

OGX, the hair-care brand that just launched in the GCC, knows what your hair wants this Valentine’s Day – to look absolutely fabulous.

American Heart Association’s revolutionary movement, Healthy for Good, inspires people to create lasting changes in their health and in their lives. Make 2019 the year to be “healthy for good,” with the following tips:

Many people journal to pass the time, relax or keep a log of their accomplishments, but did you know that it can benefit your mental and even physical health?

As we begin the new year, health and fitness are definitely on top of our list of resolutions. And to help fufill that resolution, there is a new training studio in Dubai that is a must to try out.

The Emirates Woman of the Year Awards showcase inspirational women, from young professionals to humanitarians. Last week, Dr. Mai Al Jaber was named the Emirates Woman of the Year 2018.

On any given day during the holidays, homemade pastries, white chocolate and sugar cookies might be in the break room. So how will you stay healthy during this season of sweet treats?

We all know the health and wellness community in Dubai is a large and highly active one, with new classes, apps and studios popping up every week. This month sees the exciting launch of US fitness app, ClassPass.

A midday gym session can be the best way to boost your energy levels during the workday. But the thought of redoing your hair or taking that second shower can be daunting.

Whether you have said “yes” to one too many side tasks this week or live in constant work overload, try these life hacks for maximum efficiency.

Digital screen use may be causing negative effects on reading comprehension, attention, memory and cognitive capabilities. When screen reading, the habit is to skim, thereby reducing the time allocated to get the general gist of the content.

Many entrepreneurs attribute their success and why they are able to achieve so much to diet and exercise. Personally, working out and eating healthy have allowed me to have more focus and energy, in addition to a routine I can carry over to my work. It has also helped me to replace bad habits (like happy hours) with a more health-based routine.