Health

Many Americans find that their physical and mental health is adversely affected by a sedentary lifestyle. Fortunately, there are ways …

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

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

If you have a sweet tooth like me, then I have something sweet and nice for you. During the hot …

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 …

Most of the packaged foods in the UAE have nutrition facts labels. If you need to know your calorie intake …

We all know it’s easier to maintain weight if you avoid going out for dinner or parties. However, the real …

While you’re sure to be familiar with this list of easy summer snacking treats that are salty, savoury and sweet, …

Who has the time to cook every day? Ordering is the best way to get a meal, but it usually …

Pescatarian is a term derived from the Italian word “pesce,” which means fish. The term is widely used to refer …

The National Sleep Foundation says, “In general, most healthy adults need seven to nine hours of sleep a night.” During …

Adults are often drawn toward meditation to ease daily stress and experience moments of peace. Children growing up in today’s …

Growing up in a society that cares immensely about the exterior rather than the interior can really take a toll …

American Heart Association’s revolutionary movement, Healthy for Good, inspires people to create lasting changes in their health and in their …

Many people journal to pass the time, relax or keep a log of their accomplishments, but did you know that …

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

On any given day during the holidays, homemade pastries, white chocolate and sugar cookies might be in the break room. …

Many entrepreneurs attribute their success and why they are able to achieve so much to diet and exercise. Personally, working …

Uh oh. A new study has some scary implications for our reliance on cellphones, tablets and computer screens. Those blue-tinged …

As working professionals, we’re all too familiar with the afternoon slump, as productivity and motivation often decline in our post-lunch …

Veganism (the ever dreaded word) is quickly becoming a lifestyle choice for so many worldwide, with motivation ranging from our …

Activated charcoal may not actually cure everything, but it’s currently one of the hottest health and beauty ingredients. Made from …

The holidays are over. For most, that means getting back to work. So, what can you do to be a …

When you push too hard for too long, your body releases cortisol, the “fight or flight” response hormone. Sustained cortisol …

Think of a spin class and you’ll typically envision drench-soaked, red faces in an overly lit amphitheatre or exercise hall. …

It’s easy to find excuses for why we couldn’t stick to our routine workout schedule — it was too hard, …

Do you find that your mornings or productive time are filled with meetings, and by the time you can start …

If you’re willing to splash out on your fitness, there’s plenty of luxury fitness facilities around Dubai but there is …