Life & Style

Active legs at night linked to heart problems

Men who jerked and flexed their legs involuntarily at night were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease in a new study of sleep in the 65-and-up crowd

Body odor? Gene disorder may be the culprit

For some people with troublesome, unexplained body odor, an uncommon genetic disorder once known as "fish-odor syndrome" may be to blame

Miss Egypt competes for title in Sao Paulo

Lifestyle factors that lower diabetes risk

A new study reports that weight, diet, exercise, smoking and alcohol intake may each independently influence a person's risk of getting diabetes.

Obese kids have more asthma flare-ups

Shedding extra pounds might help asthmatic kids prevent flare-ups of the disease, according to a study that found obese children have a harder time controlling their symptoms

Study questions testosterone's link to early death

Dropping testosterone levels probably don't cut years off a man's life, although earlier studies had suggested they might

2011 Ramadan menu series: Iftar in typical Mohandessin cafés

Pricing, Ramadan iftar menu listing and phone numbers of some of Mohandessin's typical cafés

2011 Ramadan menu series: Iftar in Maadi

See the menus and pricing for three long-time favourite restaurants in Maadi before heading out for iftar

Fashion

Miss Egypt didn't make shortlist: Miss Angola crowned Miss Universe 2011 in Brazil

'This time for Africa,' with Ukraine coming in second, Miss Angola takes the first Miss Universe crown for her country

Photo Gallery: Miss Egypt before she competes for Miss Universe title on 12 September

Broadcast live from Brazil: 60th anniversary of Miss Universe Pageant on 12 September

Mark this date in your diary if you fancy a roaring time watching the 2-hour Miss Universe pageant

To all Last-Minute Eid Shoppers: here’s your list of what’s on sale at City Stars

With Eid around the corner, and all of the sales at City Stars, Ahram Online offers you the list of the most popular stores and their sales

Fashion expert wraps-up the trends for this frail fall season

Patti Carpenter reviewed what’s coming down the runway and analysed home decor demands this season to boil down autumn’s colours and textures for the moda-savvy audience at the Darb 1718 cultural centre

Fashion changes too fast these days: Pierre Cardin

Today's fashion designers change styles much too fast, partly due to twice-yearly collections, making it harder to create couture that lasts for years, designer Pierre Cardin said

Honeysuckle is the colour for 2011!!

The reddish pink shade lights a fire to your senses

Health

Boost your child's immunity at the start of the school year

Back-to-school hubbub also means there will be hubbub in the paediatrician's clinic. Ahram Online discusses with an expert ways to invest in our little ones' immunity

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Alzheimer's: dodge the bullet with good food, exercise and staying smart!

Alzheimer's is a mysterious, dreaded disease with a surprising level of memory loss, but Ahram Online speaks to doctors who offer steps that might help you avoid it

Studies show 15 minutes of daily exercise can help

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

Food

First mention of coffee plant was recorded in Egypt

How about if we get a little more intimate with our cup and discover the mysteries of coffee? First: the origins

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'Authentic Surprise' restaurant series: Mexican food

For years Cairenes have asked where to get real Mexican food and none of the chains have met the mark - but as of 8 months ago a massive hotel holds the key to the only real Mexican food in town

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Japanese food: Something from the mountain and something from the sea

Leave space for sushi among this year's Ramadan delights

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