With Ramadan approaching, Muslims around the world are preparing for a month of worship, reflection and fasting. For smokers, giving up cigarettes for up to 14 hours daily can be daunting, but it can also be the best time to stub it out for good. Dr Sandeep Thomas, a general medicine physician at Life Medical Centre, believes the spiritual focus during Ramadan can act as a strong motivator. “Religious beliefs and willpower were found to...
Dubai-based author Mathilde Loujayne has written a guide to Islam for women.
Whether you’re already committed to a daily walk or looking to get started, when it comes to being fit and healthy, we’re often reminded to aim to walk 10,000 steps per day. But what are the benefits if you start out more modestly? It turns, out that according to a recent study, they are significant. The health benefits of walking can be achieved through maintaining a certain frequency, taking a specific number of steps each...
Public health consultant John Bromley discusses how Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s Abu Dhabi 360 program is working to get everyone in the emirate moving more and eating better.
Many previously taboo subjects are now discussed openly in the UAE. But, even I was surprised by the range of topics covered at a recent event at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital. Focused on women’s sexual wellness and health, it was sponsored by StratHealth Pharma, an affiliate of the global healthcare conglomerate CCL Life Sciences that has just launched MoreSense, a new intimate gel for women. Fortunately, the conversation around women’s sexual health...
If you need a weekend of solitude, wellness, relaxation and rest by the beach, why not consider Sharjah? I never had, until recently. To be honest, I haven’t paid nearly enough attention to Sharjah in the almost 15 years I’ve lived in the United Arab Emirates. But, thanks to Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa, I have a whole new appreciation for this fascinating emirate. Being invited to try the destination’s new Wellness package let...
Emile Zarife, founder of Anasharqi.com, chats about what it means to be a Middle Eastern man in 2023, and shares his top tips for good fashion, fitness and nutrition.
Sweet potatoes have long reigned high as one the world's trendiest superfoods. But, have you ever considered adding them to your breakfast?
After two Covid-affected Emirates LitFests, it’s apt that the celebratory 15th edition should return ‘home’ of sorts — to the vibrant atmosphere of the InterContinental in Dubai’s Festival City. And with the spectacular Mohammed Bin Rashid Library now open just across the Creek, it’s great to see that some sessions and workshops are taking place there, too, given that it’s a building that reminds us of the power of literature. There’s plenty for Livehealthy readers...
It’s that time of the year again, when people swear off alcohol after overindulging – and some of them quit drinking together. David Golding is a British recovering alcoholic and gambling addict, who went on to work for The Priory Clinic in the UK – where he had been an inpatient – as a Peer Supporter in the Addiction Treatment Program. In 2022 he based himself out of Dubai and launched Sober Lifestyle Coaching in the Middle...
I didn’t always crave sugar or feel shame when I ate it. When I was a toddler, my mother used to leave me a little pile of raisins or marshmallows on the kitchen table so I could grab a snack when I wanted. By all accounts I hate them sparingly and happily. When I was a little older, she’d hand me a little bag of soft banana candies from the corner store when we went...