Topic: Health
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Why fasting isn’t just for Ramadan
Mariam Amini embraces intermittent fasting all year round for the unmatched benefits, both spiritual and psychological
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Maysoon Shafiq Q&A: ‘I want to be the woman who holds up the ladder for others’
The first female Muslim chaplaincy lead in NHS England on breaking stereotypes and finding her purpose in life
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Most Muslim doctors oppose assisted dying, survey suggests
More than 8 in 10 healthcare workers tell Bima survey they disagree with legalising assisted dying, on ethical, practical and religious grounds
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No one warned me how lonely motherhood can be
Why do I feel so devastatingly isolated as I sit with my toddler on my lap and embrace him?
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Sickle Cell Awareness Month brings vital attention to an often overlooked disease
Recent advances in treatment have made headlines, but lack of funds for research and widespread misconceptions still create obstacles for patients
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After I reached breaking point, I found solace in an alternative Islamic therapy
I’m a great believer in science-backed therapy and healthcare, but aafiyah healing provided a sense of calm I hadn’t felt in a long time
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Why are we still competing in the ‘hygiene olympics’?
The cleanliness trend is rooted more in a performative display of wellness rather than reality or science
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Ali Alzein Q&A: ‘Through beekeeping, I felt a feeling of peace that I hadn’t felt in so long’
The founder of Bees & Refugees on how a labour of love became a source of community
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When children raise children
Around the world, eldest daughters are frequently called upon to take on adult responsibilities, especially caring for their siblings
