This article is part of #HOWSWEETITISN’T — a series in which livehealthy.ae takes a closer look at how sugar affects our health. When cutting down on refined sugar, it is natural to try to replace that sweet taste with what can be perceived as guilt-free substitutes. In many ways sugars found in honey, maple syrup and other natural forms can be a healthier alternative, because they also contain nutrients not found in refined table sugar. But they...
Summer in the UAE is not just uncomfortable. It can be life-threatening for babies and children, who are more sensitive than adults to the effects of heat and humidity, such as heat stroke. Their small bodies are unable to regulate temperature effectively, making it vital that parents and caregivers limit exposure to excessive heat and learn to recognize the symptoms of heat-related illness. Dr Eunice Adei, specialist pediatrician at Emirates Hospital Palm Jumeirah, says that...
When my son was born two years ago, I wanted to protect his delicate fair skin from the sun’s harsh rays, but didn’t want to smother him in sunscreen containing chemicals I knew little about. My priority was, and still is, to limit his sun exposure, and when that isn’t possible, cover his skin and use sunscreen containing minerals, believing it to be more ‘natural’. It turns out my preference for mineral, or physical, sunscreen...
For families of people of determination, the real work of the Special Olympics is to keep the momentum going to make positive, practical changes.
After three months of struggling to get her daughter relaxed enough to sleep, Becki Wallace decided to try baby wearing -- and has not looked back.
Tired of walking, running, cycling and playing in the park? Puppy Pilates and Yoga with your dog are exercise options in Dubai.
It’s easy to get confused and overwhelmed when it comes to the best way to be healthy and fit. And if you read lists of the hot fitness trends of 2019, that’s exactly what what might happen.
There is such a thing as doing too much HIIT, and the upper limits of the most intense moments of this type of workkout are lower than you would think.
With obesity in the UAE hovering around 70 per cent, the fitness industry is coming up with shorter, more effective workouts.
The inaugural Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon has already attracted some of the world's top runners.
There is scientific truth to the saying “it takes a village to raise a child”.
