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Latest in Lifestyle
Speaking two languages slows brain aging
New study shows bilingual children outperform monolingual peers at schools
Bad traffic costs Cairenes
Congested roads costs Egypt EGP 47bn yearly, according to a new World Bank report
Have a Haga Sa’aa: Soda and socializing in Egyptian culture
The country’s soft drink addiction may be contributing to an obesity epidemic – with 69% of Egyptian men and 84% of women over the age of thirty overweight
Faced with an uncertain future, Cairenes turn to yoga for peace
Yoga has become a quiet and still unrecognised seed of change for many who search within for personal strength and a deep-seated spark of inspiration to deal with urban living.
‘I’ve had to adapt’: Play presents Egyptian perspectives on living with HIV
The play “Disease is Not a Charge”, presented by the nonprofit advocacy group Ta3osh, aims to fight discrimination against HIV-positive Egyptians
Unaware of pesticide danger, Rural Egyptians put their health at risk
A study conducted in two villages indicates that most don’t know how to protect themselves against hepatitis C and the adverse health effects of pesticides
Is Facebook making us lonely?
98% percent of women who describe themselves as lonely share “relationship status online,” according to new study
World Cup to kick off with an Egyptian twist
Where are you watching the opening ceremony Thursday?
First Lady’s style: Conservative yet trendy
What does Intisar Amer’s style say about how she’ll approach her new role as Egypt’s First Lady?
Style, recycled
Meet three Egyptian designers who are helping save the environment
Cure discovered for fatal canine virus
The vaccine for parvovirus is expected to hit the market by spring in the US; however, it may take far longer to make its way to Egypt
Strength before beauty
Men living in harsh conditions are more likely to find women with masculine features attractive
Obesity balloons in Egypt
Egypt weighs in, harrowingly, as the 7th most overweight country in the world
BurgerFuel brings New Zealand beef to Ma’adi
Burger Fuel strives to offer a healthier version of fast food.
Space to create
New craft studio provides work room, equipment and training for artists
Dancing down the aisle to Boshret Kheir
Some weddings use Sisi and the army as themes to stand out.
No more cold food: Mobile app streamlines online ordering
Engezni cuts out the middleman, connecting hungry Cairenes directly to restaurants
Kozbara: Flexible catering in New Cairo
Kozbara focuses on catering Italian and Oriental food but is flexible depending on client needs
Jewellery Technology Centre prepares Egypt’s talent for international market
The Centre offers training in all things design, so young designers can build their brands and compete internationally
Egypt partakes in celebrating International Migratory Bird day in Aswan: Ministry of Tourism
Egypt is host to many migratory birds each year
Zentro: Tasty Asian fusion food in a beautiful Maadi villa
Zentro offers dishes from Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisines
Ahly wins handball championship
The Ahly sporting club has won the handball league championship, beating Sporting 23-19. The match was held on Saturday at the Abdullah Faysal hall at the Ahly club in Zamalek. The game was attended by the Minister of Youth and Sports Khaled Abdel Aziz and president of the Ahly club Mahmoud Taher.
Tipsy Bar: Taste and tunes satisfy, but service found wanting
Tipsy Bar has disappointing service and poor ventilation but good live music and decent food
Tamreeni: Your workout, delivered
Tamreeni makes it easy to workout anywhere, anytime.
B.B Designs offers accessories for men and women
B.B Designs uses locally-sourced materials
Cairo Bites disappoints
One of Cairo’s few food events turned out to be a giant food court at the Baron Palace
Diva’s Closet supplies customers with designer clothes
Fashion-conscious Egyptians can find their picks of well-known fashion brands
Dune Raider Rush hosts first sandboarding competition in Egypt
Once you get used to the desert, sandboarding is accessible, fun and different
Mofkera notebooks colourfully combine old and new
The notebooks are inspired by Egyptian folk culture and everyday items from yesteryear
Edible art at Penny’s Fruit Bouquet
The start-up offers desserts and savouries that are both healthy and tasty