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Chocolate and Your Health…What You Need to Know

Chocolate comprises a number of raw and processed foods that are produced from the seed of the tropical cacao tree. Native to lowland, tropical South America, cacao has been cultivated for at least three millennia in Central America and Mexico, with its earliest documented use

With Love From Russia…Tanuki Offers the Best Sushi in Dubai

When you think of Russia, you seldom think of sushi, but the guys at Tanuki have nailed the formula down for the freshest sushi with that special Tanuki twist at their venue in Dubai Mall. Tanuki has a cool interactive robot to greet customers at

Is Your Quest for Better Health Turning Into an Obsession?

Eating healthy and exercising should be an intrinsic part of life, but what happens when this quest to be healthy starts becoming an obsession and permeates every aspect of your life? According to Dr. Saliha Afridi, a clinical psychologist in UAE, there could be many

Managing Your Borderline Diabetes With Lifestyle Modification

With today’s sedentary lifestyle and fast food culture, the fact is that diabetes is on the rise in an alarming way. Yet managing borderline diabetes has never been easier with some simple lifestyle and diet tweaks. According to Dr. Mark Janowski, American Board certified in

The Right Way to Do a Vegan Diet/lifestyle

The popularity of the vegan diet/lifestyle is huge. What was once associated with a select few, is today a lifestyle adapted and practiced by millions of people, including heavyweights like celebrities, for a variety of health, ethical, and environmental reasons. This shows the global demand

Why Multi-tasking Should Be Avoided

From checking emails at work to juggling kids homework and activities, today’s women are multi-tasking with aplomb. Yet the downside of this is the toll it can take on your overall wellness as well as productivity. Here are a few more reasons to stop the

The Right Way to Sit at the Office

We sit all day long in our office chairs and sometimes can end up with a sore back or bad posture. But experts’ assert there are right ways to sit in your office chair to ensure optimal wellbeing. Office Chair Dr. Pamela Leader, Doctor of

Brambles Brings Healthy Northern Californian Styled Cooking to Dubai

New home grown café Brambles is now open in Barsha Heights and serving up unique healthy offerings including avocado pizza, kale brownie and more, and boast a vegan and vegetarian menu in addition to meat and fish dishes too. Here the brains behind Brambles—Mandana Shabani—reveals

How Food Affects Your Mood

Nutrition is important in mental function and certainly plays a role in how we handle the stressors which hit us on a daily basis. Certain foods may be able to add a little lift or a small moment of calm to your day. A cup

Lifting Versus Filling…the Truth About Facial Rejuvenation

Until recently, I had assumed that dermal fillers are the best way to achieve rejuvenation by plumping out sagging areas of the face and in turn,giving a lift. But Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Maurizio Viel at London Center for Aesthetic Surgery, Gulf (LCAS) in Dubai Healthcare