Health & Fitness
Sunscreen and tanning oil: Let the sun rays in
July 14, 2010
Sunscreen and tanning oil: Let the sun rays in
When heading to one of the many beaches on the Egyptian coast, one item must not be forgotten: sunscreen. Without…
Professional skin care can make a difference
July 1, 2010
Professional skin care can make a difference
Stress, smoking, caffeinated drinks and sleepless nights are all enemies of your skin. The earlier you develop good skin care,…
The Coast Look: Pumping up for the beaches
June 30, 2010
The Coast Look: Pumping up for the beaches
Walking along one of the semi-private beaches opening all over the North Coast, a certain trend is noticeable. The stock…
Awareness through movement at Tawazon
June 29, 2010
Awareness through movement at Tawazon
Loose comfortable pants and a small pillow for head support is all you need for the Awareness Through Movement (ATM)…
Summer food concerns
June 27, 2010
Summer food concerns
Summer has arrived with its oven-fresh weather and in order to enjoy the season on the beach, rather than sick…
Senior citizens: Time for a workout!
June 23, 2010
Senior citizens: Time for a workout!
“Me on a treadmill?” pondered Mrs. Wafaa, my 50-something landlady, after I described the machine to her. “Are you out…
‘Cansurvive’ initiative aims to empower cancer patients
June 16, 2010
‘Cansurvive’ initiative aims to empower cancer patients
A press conference was held yesterday at Cairo's Fairmont Hotel to announce the official launch of "Cansurvive," a cancer support…
Mythbusters: False fitness facts
June 13, 2010
Mythbusters: False fitness facts
As a certified fitness instructor, I often come across interesting fitness fallacies that clients and friends of mine wholeheartedly believe…
Test-tube babies permissible under Islam and Christianity
May 16, 2010
Test-tube babies permissible under Islam and Christianity
Obstetrics and in virtro fertilization consultant Dr. Sharif Basha Seif has said that the majority of religious institutions, including the…
One day pass: swimming pools in Cairo
May 11, 2010
One day pass: swimming pools in Cairo
The current heat wave hitting Cairo is an announcement of the summer's arrival. Understandably, some Cairo residents spend their weekends…