Life & Style | Health
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Saturday May 18
Can’t conceive? Don’t just blame it on women
Men encouraged to go for examinations for infertility problems
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Friday May 17
Yoga for immunity
Bharat Thakur guides you through practices and wisdom of this ancient science of exercising
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Friday May 17
Health capsules: Yoga and cardio campaign
How to stay fit, and where to begin
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Thursday May 16
How DNA influences breast cancer risk
A woman with a genetic mutation that greatly elevates her cancer risk has several options available to her, including Angelina Jolie’s choice of preventive surgery
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Thursday May 16
5 facts about water consumption
Too much water can kill you. Here are more interesting facts about water
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Thursday May 16
Mineral riches may not be good for your body
Minerals can be harmful in excess
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Thursday May 16
Asparagus is a treat to eat
Chokfull of nutrition and taste, asparagus is an all-time winner
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Wednesday May 15
90 days of yoga challenge
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Tuesday May 14
UAE doctor: Angelina Jolie surgery not for all
Angelina Jolie’s radical preventative double mastectomy due to “faulty” gene, but most breast cancers are not genetic, says Dubai-based specialist
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Tuesday May 14
Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy: Q&A
Got questions about the Oscar-winner’s radical surgery to prevent breast cancer? Read on
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Tuesday May 14
Celebrity surgeries: A look at other breast cancer scares
Celebrities are humans too. And that’s never truer when they reveal their battles with a major health crisis. While Angelina Jolie’s preventive double mastectomy may reenergise discussions about cancer, she’s not the first celebrity to undergo the radical treatment
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Monday May 13
Tracking down the coronavirus
Experts admit the latest cases of Sars-like illness could just be tip of the iceberg
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Friday May 10
Scientists determine how stress hormones impact brain cells
The study used an experimental drug compound that could help develop new, more effective antidepressants
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Friday May 10
Yoga to boost immunity
Bharat Thakur guides you through practices and wisdom of this ancient science of exercising
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Thursday May 9
Risks of vitamin overdose
Eat healthy from all food groups
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Thursday May 9
Child drug overdose 'common' in Dubai
How to make sure you give your child the correct amount of medicine
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Monday May 6
Take control of your internal body clock
Is your t-do list expanding faster than you can keep up with? Get control of your life and get more things done by understanding your body’s internal timekeeper
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Sunday May 5
Practice of the week: Kunjal kriya
Inspired by what elephants do so well – taking water in and expelling it – Kunjal is done to cleanse the stomach.
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Sunday May 5
Bharat Thakur's Himalayan Challenge: Yoga can be cathartic
This piece wasn’t intended to be the way it’s turned out, thanks to chance meetings with two women on Thursday that gave me the much-needed slap to step out of the sobby-soppy pit I was drowning myself in last week.
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Friday May 3
Is toner benefit a beauty myth?
Among the most popular products, this liquid’s harsh ingredients could cause more harm than good
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Thursday May 2
'My baby's life-saving surgery in my womb'
At 36, Tammy Gonzalez was thrilled to discover she was pregnant. But when a routine ultrasound scan showed a giant, life-threatening tumour growing on her baby’s face, her unborn daughter had to fight to survive...
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Thursday May 2
Don’t be duped by food labels: check serving sizes
‘Heart-healthy’ means nothing
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Tuesday Apr 30
Yoga for balance of the mind and body
Bharat Thakur guides you through practices and wisdom of this ancient science of exercising
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Monday Apr 29
Bharat Thakur’s Himalayan Challenge – Week 3: Nitya
Nitya Ganapathi says: Three weeks into Bharat Thakur's Himalayan challenge I’ve now realized I worry less.
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Monday Apr 29
'Why is it so hard to quit smoking?'
Really want to, know you have to, but can't seem to kick the habit for good? Psychotherapist Anna Yates talks about the journey back to being a non-smoker
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India’s famous child bride ties the knot again
Laxmi Sargara has found love with her new husband, says Helen Roberts
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A day in the life of Emirati zookeeper
Emirati zookeeper shows what it takes to be caretaker of dangerous animals. Watch this video
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Catching up with the Filipino ‘Forrest Gump’
Cesar Guarin intends to complete the Global Run which he began three decades ago
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Bugs are food of the future, says UN
Beetles, caterpillars and wasps could supplement diets around the world, UN organisation says
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Ultimate test for high-end cars in Dubai
Jaguar and Land Rover to be tested in extreme weather conditions at new Dubai facility
