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Move of the week part 7: side plank

With legs straight and stacked, extend your top leg upwards and hold for 10 seconds. Charles Crowell for The National

Learn the seventh exercise in our eight-part weekly series of workouts: side plank. Read Article Move of the week part 7: side plank

Don't let the heat stop all the action - keeping kids active in the summer

The fitness trainer Sarah Louise Crowther, left, leads a session with young clients Yara Helal, 9, Fouad Helal, 10, and Parisa Ghajar, 10. Sarah Dea / The National

The pavements might be too hot to touch, but that doesn't mean your children should spend the summer inside playing Angry Birds. Here's some ideas to get your kids on the move. Read Article Don't let the heat stop all the action - keeping kids active in the summer

Yoga instructor Tara Stiles launches Reebok apparel line

Tara Stiles's 23-piece line of yoga apparel for Reebok features the slogan 'Who made the rules?'. Courtesy Reebok

American yoga rebel Tara Stiles has paired up with Reebok for a sporting wear line. Read Article Yoga instructor Tara Stiles launches Reebok apparel line

Opinion mixed over Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy

The US actress underwent surgery after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer, putting the preventive measures for the biggest killer of women in the UAE up for debate. Read Article Opinion mixed over Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy

Angelie Jolie undergoes double mastectomy

Angelina Jolie reveals that she has undergone a preventive double mastectomy to reduce her risk of cancer. Read Article Angelie Jolie undergoes double mastectomy

Get fit: barre exercises, bar none

Dubbed the premiere ballet barre exercise, Barre Stick has made its way to the UAE. Read Article Get fit: barre exercises, bar none

Move of the week: Stair work - part 6

Learn the sixth exercise in our eight-part weekly series of workouts. Read Article Move of the week: Stair work - part 6

Use Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy to focus on the present

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) revolves around a straightforward form of mindfulness meditation that takes a few minutes a day for eight full weeks for its full benefits to be enjoyed. Read Article Use Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy to focus on the present

Move of the week: advanced push-up

The fifth exercise in our eight-part weekly series of workouts. Read Article Move of the week: advanced push-up

Sound bites: how your diet can effect your sleep

A new study from the Perelman School of Medicine shows for the first time that people who report eating a large variety of foods had the healthiest sleep patterns. Read Article Sound bites: how your diet can effect your sleep

How new parents can survive sleep deprivation

We speak to experts about how to make it through these bleary early days. Read Article How new parents can survive sleep deprivation

Move of the week: reverse lunge into high-knee

The fourth exercise in our eight-part weekly series of workouts. Read Article Move of the week: reverse lunge into high-knee

Fix it, mould it, shape it with Deborah Mitchell's Slenderizer massage

We try out Deborah Mitchell's Slenderizer massage at The Nail Spa in Abu Dhabi's Wahda Mall, and finally find a massage treatment we love. Read Article Fix it, mould it, shape it with Deborah Mitchell's Slenderizer massage

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A hunger for home: best places pick up world foods in Abu Dhabi

Selected Vegetables and Fruits, in Abu Dhabi, where a number of people from Sri Lanka and India shop. Delores Johnson / The National

With map Got a hankering for a plate of tequenos? Holding a braai and need some South African sosatie? Here is a look at how various cultures in the UAE have imported their cuisines and where to buy the ingredients. A hunger for home: best places pick up world foods in Abu Dhabi

Cheese expert Patricia Michelson recommends a journey through tastes

The cheese room at Jones the Grocer's Muroor outlet in Au Dhabi. Lauren Lancaster / The National

This week, Michelson will be visiting the UAE to host tasting sessions in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where she'll be giving gourmets the chance to try unusual varieties of cheese from across the world. Cheese expert Patricia Michelson recommends a journey through tastes

Yoga instructor Tara Stiles launches Reebok apparel line

American yoga rebel Tara Stiles has paired up with Reebok for a sporting wear line. Yoga instructor Tara Stiles launches Reebok apparel line

In pictures: What could be the next car for Dubai police?

Motoring editor Kevin Hackett takes a look at the possible cars that could be next on Dubai police shopping list. In pictures: What could be the next car for Dubai police?

Lamborghini is still crazy after all these years

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lamborghini. Photo courtesy Lamborghini

The Italian marque is unbelievably, half a century old. To celebrate, the world's largest ever gathering of those outrageous sports cars assembled in its hometown. Lamborghini is still crazy after all these years

Dubai designer Marina Qureshi behind Florence Welch's stunning dress

A sketch by the designer Marina Qureshi of the dress that Florence Welch wore at the Florence and the Machine concert at Sandance in Dubai. Courtesy Marina Qureshi

Florence Welch did more than put on a great show at Sandance - she wore a dress by one of the region's newest design talents. Dubai designer Marina Qureshi behind Florence Welch's stunning dress