Three keys to cutting your risk of heart attack and stroke

Sleep, physical activity and diet are key lifestyle behaviours that influence the risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death. Most cardiovascular prevention guidelines – such as recommendations to get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate‑intensity exercise or to follow a healthy dietary pattern like the DASH diet – have been built largely on evidence from […]

More and more men are getting cosmetic procedures

Not long after Leonardo DiCaprio walked the red carpet as a Best Actor nominee at the Oscars a few weeks ago, the internet was buzzing about why the ’90s heartthrob suddenly looked so good again. Some liked the 51 year old’s new moustache, but many agreed that the actor’s face appeared slimmer, making them wonder […]

Want to slow brain aging? Follow this diet

Research increasingly shows that everyday lifestyle choices, including diet, play an important role in preserving brain health as we age. Studies suggest the MIND diet, for example, can slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. (MIND is short for Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay.) Evidence connecting the healthy dietary pattern to […]

US halts Iran sea trade despite hopes for talks

The United States said on Wednesday its military had completely halted trade going in and out of Iran by sea, while President Donald Trump said talks with Tehran on ending the war could resume this week, sending oil prices down for a second day. Trump said negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials could resume in […]

‘I don’t fear Trump,’ says Pope Leo after ‘weak’ jibe

Pope Leo said he did not fear the Trump administration and would continue to speak out against war after Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against him in which he said he did not think the Chicago-born pontiff was “doing a very good job”, while also suggesting he should “stop catering to the radical left”. In remarks […]

Pope Leo visits Algeria as Africa gains importance to Church

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for the first papal visit to the country, calling for peace on the opening stop of a tour of Africa that signals the continent’s growing importance to the Catholic church. The 11-day trip, which will include stops in Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, is the longest by Pope Leo […]

Starmer and Macron to host summit on reopening strait of Hormuz

UK prime minister Keir Starmer and French president Emmanuel Macron will co-host a summit in Paris on Friday focused on efforts to reopen the strait of Hormuz, Downing Street said. A spokesperson said: “The summit will advance work towards a coordinated, independent, multinational plan to safeguard international shipping once the conflict ends.” Macron has previously said the countries participating in the […]

‘My 600-Lb. Life’ star Dolly Martinez dies at 30

Martinez’s sister, Lindsey Cooper, announced the sad news on Facebook on Saturday. “Dolly had the brightest personality she could light up any room with her laughter, her kindness, and her loving spirit,” Cooper wrote. “She had a way of making everyone feel special, and her warmth will stay with us forever.” “While our hearts are broken […]

How is food reaching you despite regional tensions?

Keeping supermarket shelves stocked has become a logistics exercise playing out across ports, highways and international corridors, with operators reworking supply chains to ensure food and essential goods continue to reach the UAE without disruption. At the centre of that effort is DP World, which has been prioritising critical cargo from the outset, working closely […]

Dubai gold dips on Hormuz jitters

 Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Monday morning, tracking a cautious global market mood shaped by rising geopolitical tensions and renewed inflation concerns. At 9:19am, 24-karat gold was priced at Dh569 per gram, down from Dh572.25 on Sunday. The 22-karat variant fell to Dh526.75 from Dh529.75 a day earlier, reflecting a steady pullback after […]