Health

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

Uh oh. A new study has some scary implications for our reliance on cellphones, tablets and computer screens. Those blue-tinged displays could lead to serious eye problems – maybe even blindness.

As working professionals, we’re all too familiar with the afternoon slump, as productivity and motivation often decline in our post-lunch exhaustion. Most people don’t take naps while at work, but could there be benefits to midday rest?

Veganism (the ever dreaded word) is quickly becoming a lifestyle choice for so many worldwide, with motivation ranging from our health to our plant and animal agriculture industry. However, there are still many myths and stereotypes that deter people from taking the plunge and exploring a solely plant-based way of life.

Activated charcoal may not actually cure everything, but it’s currently one of the hottest health and beauty ingredients. Made from heated coconut shells and available as a powder or pill, it binds to toxins and flushes them out.

The holidays are over. For most, that means getting back to work. So, what can you do to be a little healthier in the office at your desk? Why not try deskercise?

When you push too hard for too long, your body releases cortisol, the “fight or flight” response hormone. Sustained cortisol release can have negative side effects like weight gain.

Think of a spin class and you’ll typically envision drench-soaked, red faces in an overly lit amphitheatre or exercise hall. It’s not often you would associate it with a dark candle-lit room.

It’s easy to find excuses for why we couldn’t stick to our routine workout schedule — it was too hard, too much to do and we weren’t ready.

Do you find that your mornings or productive time are filled with meetings, and by the time you can start projects, you’re tapped out and don’t have energy left to work on anything requiring attention? If you are in a position to have control over your schedule, stop letting other people or your inbox control your agenda.

If you’re willing to splash out on your fitness, there’s plenty of luxury fitness facilities around Dubai but there is a new contender on the block and it’s bringing some serious competition.