Afternoons with Helen Farmer

This spring, take a deep breath—literally! Explore proper breathing techniques and pulmonary care;
Celebrate World HR Day by prioritizing workplace well-being;
Navigate the challenges of UAE work insurance and rising healthcare costs;
And refresh your life with a spring wardrobe declutter.
Plus, taking you to Terra at Expo City Dubai to literally “Know Your Roots”.
Health, work, finances, and style—time to reset it all.
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Experts say GLP-1 injections are one option to treat obesity among children, as explained by Dr. Reham Ghanim, Pediatric Endocrinologist at Metabolic.
Scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi have also discovered a protein that could further explain why some people gain weight more easily than others.
And what is the secret to a lasting marriage? Dr. Sarah Rasmi of Thrive Wellbeing Centre says it may actually be a lot simpler than you think.
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Helen uncovers the science of sleep and learns more about this new pill with Dr. Mohammad Nami, Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology at the School of Health Sciences and Psychology.

Plus: A divorce registry? Olivia Howell, divorce lawyer says, 'why not?

The Swatch X AP craze has gone overboard, causing the launch of the watch led in Dubai. What's behind this frenzy?

Legal Hour: Lawyer Ammar El Banna warns against signing on the dotted line before reading the fine print.
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Helen is live from one of Dubai’s most talked-about dining destinations - Akira Back at W Dubai – The Palm - and if you’ve ever wondered how chefs balance fine dining with making people actually feel comfortable and welcome, this is the conversation for you.
Joining her is Chef Giovanni Ledon, Chef de Cuisine at Akira Back. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Chef Gio worked under celebrity chef Bobby Flay before spending seven years refining his skills with Chef Akira Back at Yellowtail in the Bellagio, eventually bringing that modern Japanese cuisine with Korean influence here to Dubai.
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Career development specialist Shazia Bharuchi tells us why freelancing is a great set up for women.
Meanwhile, should we re think traditional exams? We hear from Dr. Ruba Tabari, Senior Educational Psychologist at The Developing Child Centre and inclusion expert Louise Dawson.
Writer Sahira Dharamshi wrote YA novel Who Am I? to explore themes around teenage mental health concerns.
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