Food & Health

Start to run!

Many people have difficulties beginning a new running habit. They plan to start, buy a good pair of running shoes, a fashionable outfit and maybe even a fancy running watch, yet never take that first step, thinking it to be an impossible task.

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Asthma and Children: Symptoms, signs, treatment, diagnosis and statistics

Most children with asthma develop symptoms before the age of six, and many begin wheezing before one year. It is important to diagnose infant asthma because if left untreated, inflammation can cause permanent damage to the lungs, says Dr. Samya Helmi, a pediatrician at a private clinic.

Why exercising is relaxing

Many are returning to work and school after the summer holiday season. After a hard day, we often want to chill out in front of the television. However, just sitting doesn’t always bring our stress levels down.

Shakelicious: Shake your taste buds!

Shakelicious is Jeddah’s very own shake shack, held firm on a small founding stone in Al-Khalidiyah district. With its funky display of colors and flavors marked behind a counter of goodies, it is safe to say Shakelicious is a temptress.

Scientists too are interested in health!

Whenever we speak of natural health or treatments, many skeptics, especially members of the medical community, scoff at the notion or dismiss it along with other alternative cures. 

Dutch doctors urge end to male circumcision

AMSTERDAM: Dutch doctors want politicians and human rights groups to speak out and discourage the practice of male circumcision in the Netherlands because they say it is a “painful and harmful ritual,” and a violation of children’s rights.

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Tooth decay prevalent among Alaska native children

ANCHORAGE, Alaska: Native Alaskan children living in remote villages have rates of tooth decay about four times the national average, a government study showed.

Look after your skin in hot weather

Your skin is a reflection of your inner health. When our skin looks good, we feel so much more confident. Following that, it is fair to say that our skin plays a central role in our beauty — the overall appearance gives that come-hither message.

Body odor? Gene disorder may be the culprit

NEW YORK: For some people with troublesome, unexplained body odor, an uncommon genetic disorder once known as “fish-odor syndrome” may be to blame, according to a study.

After the holiday season are you fitter or fatter?

I hope you enjoyed Eid and your summer leave and are back ready to make a fresh start.  From the letters I receive, I can see a certain keenness to get back on track and take up healthy eating and get back into exercise with renewed vigor and extra determination.

Love what nature has provided

We eat food to provide us with energy, to keep the body — physically and mentally — fit and healthy. Too much of one type of food or bad food can change your journey in life to a different destination: ill health, stress, even premature aging and diseases. “We are what we eat,” as they say. Nature has provided pure food and drink in abundance: "There in are fruits, date palms, producing sheathed fruit stalks." "And also corn with its leaves and stalk for fodder and sweet scented plants" (Al Quran, 55:11-12)

Step up and care for your heart

We've seen a definite rise in heart disease over the past twenty years; heart problems are on the increase and are starting to affect people at a much younger age.

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Study finds sniffer dogs can smell out lung cancer

LONDON: German scientists experimenting with sniffer dogs have found they can accurately detect lung cancer by smelling breath samples.

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Exercise makes you feel happy!

A good quality of life is something we all aspire to and for this we need to feel happy, self-confident and to have good health. Taking exercise can really make a difference and being fit will increase your chance of enjoying all aspects of your life.

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Studies show 15 minutes of daily exercise can help

LOS ANGELES: Don’t despair if you can’t fit in the recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise. Growing evidence suggests that even half that much can help.

Obesity: The new plague sweeping through affluent countries

Not long ago mankind battled famines and plagues. Just over 150 years back Ireland had the great Irish Potato Famine killing a quarter of the population.

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Ramadan in Dubai: a month of soaring food waste?

• Dubai food waste jumps 20 pct in Ramadan • 1,850 tons of food thrown out in holy month in 2010 • Iftars at the top end venues are often exorbitantly priced • Wasting the blessing of Allah does not fit in the Islamic notion of moderation, says scholar

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The ‘Wonders’ of Fasting! (Part 2)

Since we are still in the fasting month of Ramadan, I would like to continue discussing the multi-faceted benefits of fasting. Last week, I touched on the subject, but not in a profound manner. However this time, I will provide more details on the effects of the practice on the human body.

The benefits of running

We all know that in order to stay healthy, we need to move our body — preferably 30 minutes a day and a minimum of five times a week.

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FreshBerry: Let the creative flavors flow!

It is said that “money cannot buy you happiness, but you can buy ice cream, and that is kind of the same thing.”

Why do we snore? (Part 2)

Snoring generally is not dangerous to health, but to some it may be a threat to their safety and life.

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Arabian Java: A taste of Saudi hospitality

Nothing defines Saudi hospitality more than offering guests a cup of Arabic coffee.

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What are you: An early bird or a night owl?

I always wondered why some of us wake up early with the birds and retire at nightfall; while others struggle to get out of bed in the morning and stay up beyond midnight wide awake and alert.

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Why do we snore? (Part 1)

When we were children, we used to be amazed at those who snored while sleeping.

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La Sani: Preserving the real essence

When it comes to food, there is no consolation. There is a fine line between the good and the bad.

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