Health & Fitness
Preparing for the juice fast
March 11, 2010
Preparing for the juice fast
I have been living in Cairo for the past two and a half years, and unsurprisingly, the combination of street…
The kickboxing workout, pt. II
March 4, 2010
The kickboxing workout, pt. II
A kickboxing workout is high-energy and strenuous. Amr Shinawy leads his class through a kick warm-up and then a sparring…
Part I: The kickboxing stretch
February 18, 2010
Part I: The kickboxing stretch
In order to improve flexibility, keep from getting injured and lessen the effects of post-workout soreness, the pre-workout stretch is…
The magic of laser hair reduction
February 11, 2010
The magic of laser hair reduction
The demand for laser hair removal is increasing rapidly. Some people are afraid to do it, as they think lasers…
In the name of beauty
February 9, 2010
In the name of beauty
Having studied in Canada for four years, coming back to Egypt was quite a shock in several different respects. One…
Bionanotechnology: From sci-fi to medical reality
February 1, 2010
Bionanotechnology: From sci-fi to medical reality
Imagine an assembly of intelligent, tiny specks patrolling the inside of your body for the first sign of anything unusual.…
Talking your way to better health
January 30, 2010
Talking your way to better health
Everyone experiences stress. When faced with an obstacle or problem, people usually develop strategies to avoid stress-related consequences, which include…
Personalized fitness
January 6, 2010
Personalized fitness
For those looking at fitness on a limited budget, the word 'personal trainer' may strike a negative chord. Although the…
A new kind of bank in town
December 9, 2009
A new kind of bank in town
It might not be the cutest thing about a new born baby, but the umbilical cord hanging from its belly…