Health
Medical forum: Bone disease affects productivity
Health & Fitness
October 31, 2010
Medical forum: Bone disease affects productivity
Physicians at a scientific conference on back pain, osteoporosis, arthritis and rheumatic pains have said bad eating habits--particularly excessive consumption…
Doctors orders: When not to exercise
Health & Fitness
October 24, 2010
Doctors orders: When not to exercise
Nothing can stop a good workout enthusiast from going to the gym. No inclement weather, busy schedule or even the…
Egypt’s feminists downplay empowerment through mobile phones
Egypt
October 15, 2010
Egypt’s feminists downplay empowerment through mobile phones
Egyptian feminists have cast doubts about a newly launched initiative to reduce the gap that exists between men and women…
Tobacco images inappropriate, gruesome…and a bit of a joke
Health & Fitness
September 27, 2010
Tobacco images inappropriate, gruesome…and a bit of a joke
The numbers speak for themselves: With approximately 40 percent of the male population smoking an average of 19 billion cigarettes…
Egypt’s HIV epidemic
Opinion
September 25, 2010
Egypt’s HIV epidemic
With only five years remaining in which to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has called…
Not in the mood: How to inspire yourself to exercise
Health & Fitness
September 19, 2010
Not in the mood: How to inspire yourself to exercise
Trust me, I know the feeling! Every once in a while (read: every other day) I, too, get tired of…
HIV conundrum: Between low prevalence and high risks
Egypt
September 18, 2010
HIV conundrum: Between low prevalence and high risks
The low prevalence of HIV in Egypt is only one aspect of various challenges surrounding high- risk behavior, experts say.Egypt…
A healthy lunch box for the new school year
Life & Style
September 17, 2010
A healthy lunch box for the new school year
As kids head back to school, parents should bear in mind some healthy advice to help their children stay focused…
Jet lag: Resting your body clock
Health & Fitness
September 13, 2010
Jet lag: Resting your body clock
As you board the plane heading west to New York or east to Hong Kong, you might be practically thinking…
Meeting the personal trainer of your dreams
Health & Fitness
September 5, 2010
Meeting the personal trainer of your dreams
When planning your workout routine, a personal trainer can make--or break--your plans to accomplish the fitness goals you have been…