I’ve always believed Pilates is a great way to get toned and stay lean, having practiced it for a long time. Pilates is one of the fastest growing forms of exercise worldwide. Many celebrities, such as David Beckham, Megan Fox, Naomi Campbell and Michelle Obama, are fans of its techniques, which uses low-impact fitness activities to stretch and condition the body.
LONDON - People who complain they have no time to exercise may soon need another excuse. Some experts say intense exercise sessions could help people squeeze an entire week's workout into less than an hour
In a major move to cut reliance on junk food, the Kingdom’s United Food Company (UFC) has planned to open some 120 FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Cafe, a brand, that has revolutionized the market in the US.
If you are like most people, the month of January will have found you concerned about your tight fitting clothes and regretting all the excess food you ate during the holidays. It takes time to get into new good healthy eating habits after a period of overindulging.
When you cannot handle the mind directly, it can be handled through correct breathing. The mind is like a kite and the breath is like the string, explains Ravi Shankar, the spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation — an international nonprofit educational and humanitarian organization.
Philly’s has been open for some time now, but it was only recently that we tried out Kayal Street’s latest sandwich shop. For those who have visited Helen’s over the last few weeks, you will not have to go far to reach Philly’s, as it is right next door. Originally named Wrap and Roll, Philly’s revamped itself with a much brighter and more impressive look.
NEW YORK: Globalization, the economic recession and rising unemployment have increased job insecurity which is having a negative impact on the health of employees, European researchers said on Tuesday.
NEW YORK: Cigarette smokers have lower IQs than non-smokers, and the more a person smokes, the lower their IQ, according to a study of over 20,000 Israeli military recruits.
HONG KONG - Acupuncture may be helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps, which affects up to half of all young women, an extensive review of past studies has found.
The next generation is on the verge of a health disaster, with fat and salt-soaked fast food, sweets and a couch potato lifestyle being blamed for hoards of overweight schoolchildren.
Smoothies have always been a delicious indulgence, but made the smart way, they can also double-up as a nutritious treat, chock-full of vitamins and nutrients that can help build stronger bones, give you clearer skin, or help curb your appetite.
Did you know that the slightest dysfunction in a gland in your neck, the thyroid, can upset several functions in your body, disrupting your health and well-being as well as your weight? The butterfly-like glands surrounding your windpipe are responsible for regulating weight gain, body temperature, heartbeat, sugar and cholesterol levels, digestion, and mood as well as maintaining skin, hair and bone health. Do you realize what this means? Well, it means that if anything disturbs the thyroid, problems will arise. Let us see what these disorders are.
Isabella’s was a name I had been hearing over and over again in Jeddah. I then thought why it didn’t ring a bell? Well it didn’t take long to realize the reason for this was the name change. Venues in Jeddah often change their name overnight. Sometimes there is an ownership or management change, and sometimes the venue is simply trying to re-brand itself.
More and more restaurants across town are turning away bachelors, as they have become family-only. New Jeddah restaurants are even refusing to cater to bachelors from day one.
