The Life and Legacy of Syrian Actor Khaled Taja: The Anthony Quinn of the Arabs

The Life and Legacy of Syrian Actor Khaled Taja: The Anthony Quinn of the Arabs

Mirna Walid – Beirut – Today marks the birth anniversary of the late Syrian actor Khaled Taja, a veteran Syrian actor of Kurdish origins. The Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish called him the “Anthony Quinn” of the Arabs. Taja was born in the Rukn al-Din neighborhood, in the city of Damascus, in 1939. He began his … Read more

10 Years of Combat Against Impunity: The Dire State of Journalism in Venezuela

10 Years of Combat Against Impunity: The Dire State of Journalism in Venezuela

Within the framework of the 10 years of combat against impunity for crimes against journalists imposed by the United Nations, we cannot stop turning towards countries locked in an authoritarian regime and this is the case of Venezuela. Just 10 years coincide with madurismo and the figures are not encouraging at all, contrary to progress, … Read more

Grace Ayanyan Celebrates Wedding Anniversary with Joe Ashkar

Grace Ayanyan Celebrates Wedding Anniversary with Joe Ashkar

Mirna Walid – Beirut – The artist Grace Ayanyan greeted her husband, the Lebanese artist Joe Ashkar, on the occasion of their wedding anniversary. She posted a video clip on her personal account in which she showed beautiful moments she spent with her husband Joe, commenting on him by saying: “To the love of my … Read more

The Gut-Brain Connection: How Intestinal Microbes Influence Mood, Cognition, and Behavior

The Gut-Brain Connection: How Intestinal Microbes Influence Mood, Cognition, and Behavior

Our intestines and brain are closely connected. The complex network of nerves and microbes in our gut, also known as the ‘gut brain’ or ‘2nd brain’, influences our mood, cognition and behavior. Communication between the intestines and the brain takes place via electrical wires (autonomous nerve fibers) and messenger substances such as neurotransmitters and hormones … Read more

Lebanese Actress Dalida Khalil Stuns in Jumpsuit on Plane

Lebanese Actress Dalida Khalil Stuns in Jumpsuit on Plane

1/2 2/2 Mirna Walid – Beirut – Lebanese actress Dalida Khalil appeared on the followers from inside the plane with a photo that she published on her personal account on social networking sites, and appeared in a wonderful sports look, as she was wearing a gray jumpsuit with long sleeves and a high neck with … Read more

Miss Lebanon 2016 Finds a Turtle: An Unexpected Discovery

Miss Lebanon 2016 Finds a Turtle: An Unexpected Discovery

1/2 2/2 Mirna Walid – Beirut – Miss Lebanon 2016 Sandy Tabet announced that she had found a turtle, and asked her followers: “What does it mean to find such a small turtle?”Sandy seemed very happy with this turtle. It is noteworthy that Sandy Tabet always attracted attention with the softness of her features and … Read more

The Tragic Death of American Star Adrienne Shelley

The Tragic Death of American Star Adrienne Shelley

Mirna Walid – Beirut – Today marks the anniversary of the death of the late American star Adrienne Shelley, who was born in Queens, New York, to Ellen Langbaum and Sheldon Levine. After graduating from Jericho High School in Jericho, New York, she attended Boston University and majored in film production.She dropped out after her … Read more

Ways to Prevent and Alleviate a Sore Throat: Tips and Remedies

Ways to Prevent and Alleviate a Sore Throat: Tips and Remedies

It’s gray and cold outside; Before you know it you wake up with a sore throat. What is the best thing to do to prevent a sore throat or nip the sick, weak and nauseous condition in the bud? Good night Give your health a big boost by getting (more than) enough sleep. Your immune … Read more

The Impact of Emotional Stress on Heart Health: Insights from Cardiologist Janneke Wittekoek

The Impact of Emotional Stress on Heart Health: Insights from Cardiologist Janneke Wittekoek

Cardiologist Janneke Wittekoek warns in HLN about the role that emotional stress, such as relationship stress or grief, plays in heart disease. She highlights the significant impact of stress on the heart, with emotional stress playing a crucial role in a third of all heart attacks. It is conventional wisdom that stress is bad for … Read more

The Addictive Effects of Refined Carbohydrates and Added Fats: Why Ultra-Processed Foods are as Addictive as Smoking

The Addictive Effects of Refined Carbohydrates and Added Fats: Why Ultra-Processed Foods are as Addictive as Smoking

Foods with refined carbohydrates and added fats, such as chips, donuts or ready-made pizza, are experienced as very rewarding and attractive by our brain, in a way that is similar to how addictive substances such as nicotine are experienced. THE ORGANIC CRAVE Ⓡ / Unsplash Added fats and refined carbohydrates make foods as addictive as … Read more