Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan has opened up about a serious health scare after revealing that her breast implants had ruptured after more than a decade, causing pain, inflammation and early signs of infection. Plastic surgeon Dr Adel Quttainah weighs in. 

Plus - Raluca Marcu, known as The Image Scientist, she combines marketing, psychology, styling and body language to help people understand the science behind how they are perceived.

Paris has just hosted its first ever Modest Fashion Week. Maryem Gargoubi, founder of DORA Ready-to-Wear, a UAE-based hijab brand, has her own personal story of navigating identity, work and fashion as a hijab-wearing woman.

Homeschooling in the UAE and across the GCC is no longer just a fringe lifestyle choice or something families turn to when traditional school does not work out.

Dr Michel Khoury, Founder and CEO of Eastwood Global Online School, gives us some insight into this trend, 

Security experts are saying the password may finally be on the way out. Mortada Ayad, VP, META at Delinea, gives us safer and more secure options. 

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How inclusive is skincare in the UAE? Vimbai Midzi, Founder of Deeper Beauty, joins us to talk melanin-friendly skincare, representation in beauty, and why products should be tested and designed for all skin tones.

Also in this episode:Men & Pilates — Reza Alavi from Real Pilates on why more men are embracing the reformer.Too Friendly? — Dr. Mercedes Sheen on the psychology of overly friendly people.Dating & Loneliness — Cristiana Maxion from Maxion on modern dating and the search for connection.Difficult Kids — Dr. Tanya Dharamshi makes the case for understanding, not labelling, challenging children.

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Why is there an shortage of HRT 
We hear from Sophie Smith, Founder and CEO, Nabta Health and Dr. Waqar Ahmed, Director of Pharmacy at Fakeeh University Hospital Dubai
Plus: Know your rights as an employee with Ali Al Assaad, senior associate at Dentons Dubai.
Can DNA testing predict cancer? Dr. Rahat Ghazanfar, consultant in the Pura Longevity Clinic at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Is working from home a career killer? HR Director Catherine Ordoñez-Rivera doesn't think so, but Muhammad Ali, Director, Durlston Partners, has a different view.

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We got your back when it comes to food and movie options to check out this weekend.

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The UK has passed a landmark law which will not allow anyone born on or after the 1st January 2009 to buy tobacco products. We look at how this can make a real difference to public health and what it means for future generations.

And we get details about a new mortgage model for off-plan properties in the UAE. 

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Hot flushes, brain fog, poor sleep, anxiety… menopause symptoms get a bad rep. But with a real shift in understanding, experts say there’s now some genuinely positive news when it comes to managing menopause well too. Helen gets into it with Dr Tamara Aldawery.

Plus, we discuss managing households full of busy brains, discuss the realities of insuring visiting guests and ask, how can we help our kids through the return to school if they're being bullied?

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From the rise of AI impersonators to new age restrictions on Roblox, we talk online safety for kids and grown-ups alike.

We also examine the state of the UAE's hotel and restaurant industry, and we ask whether your bucket list could actually be holding you back...

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With job cuts, pay pressure and uncertainty affecting many professionals across the UAE, one AI trainer says this could be the exact moment to future-proof your career - not in years, but starting this weekend.

Reese Witherspoon has urged women to learn A, but not everyone is on board. Is this a wake-up call or a line in the sand?

Family lawyer Madeleine Mendy answers your legal questions from custody to divorce disputes.

With classrooms open again from this week, what are your school transport options for the kids?

And the optometrist is in to discuss the impact of screen time on eyes.

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Shining a spotlight on culinary talent across the region, Spinneys has introduced The Chef’s Counter - a platform designed to bring audiences closer to the stories, inspiration, and flavours behind some of the UAE’s most beloved chefs.

Women’s health extends beyond just food and movement. Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary walks us through everything from lowering cortisol levels to balancing blood sugar, and much more.

The Neighbourhood Food Hall has added a new layer of flavour to our mornings. Founder and restaurateur Nicky Ramchandani shares how the space goes beyond dining, championing local musicians and creating a vibrant community hub.

Meet the country's first honesty-based, unmanned bakery: The Noble Sourdough. Drop by, pick up your freshly baked loaf of choice, and pay seamlessly via QR code. We are ready for it.

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There are growing concerns that the science behind many allergy tests just doesn’t stack up — and they could be sending people down the wrong path.

We get expert advise from Dr. Shireen Marzouk, Consultant Paediatrician & Allergist at Circle Care Clinic in Dubai.

Plus, we learn about art therapy for children, and an app that motivates children to do chores around the house - in exchange for rewards. 

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