Motherhood at 35: Empowered Decision or Medicalized Path?
Bélinda Ibrahim 14:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Motherhood Mothers Children Babies
There was a time when a woman was considered an “older mother” at 35. Today, that age still marks a symbolic and medical threshold. In gynecology wards, the term “geriatric pregnancy” may have disappeared from official manuals, but it’s still whispered behind closed doors. Yet the data is clear: in many Western countries, the average age ...
La Loge Store: Thrift Store of On-Screen Costumes
Bélinda Ibrahim 27/07 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Paris Movies Fashion Thrift Shop TV series
They’ve graced film sets, stood under spotlights, and sometimes even starred in iconic scenes… Today, these movie costumes hang from the racks of a Paris thrift shop. Welcome behind the scenes of a wardrobe like no other. La Loge Store is located in Paris’ 9th arrondissement at 17 rue Condorcet. It is a discreet boutique that draws fashion ...
TV Heroines: 10 Female Characters We Love to Hate
Bélinda Ibrahim 25/07 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
TV Heroines Female Characters Film Culture Actresses
In the world of TV series, some female characters inspire admiration. Others trigger relentless annoyance; the kind that makes you roll your eyes every time they appear, sigh with frustration, or wish for a plotline without them. And yet, they linger, impose themselves, leave their mark. Because hating a character also means acknowledging their ...
The Role of Maternal Age in Childhood Outcomes
Bélinda Ibrahim 24/07 22:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Mothers Motherhood Babies Pregnancies
The stereotype is persistent: older mothers are inevitably more tired, less patient and out of touch with a digital generation they do not understand. But a closer look at the data tells a different story. Over the past decade, several longitudinal studies have reached a surprising conclusion: children born to mothers over the age of 35 tend to ...
Pregnancy Denial: Society’s Blind Spot on Invisible Motherhood
Bélinda Ibrahim 24/07 22:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Motherhood Women Pregnancies Babies
In the popular imagination, pregnancy is visible, joyful, and shared. A growing belly, ultrasound photos, the first baby clothes. It is something openly embraced, often proudly displayed. So how is it possible that a woman could carry a child to term without knowing it? And even more unsettling, that no one around her - not her family, friends, or ...
The Postpartum Body: Time to Face the Truth
Bélinda Ibrahim 24/07 22:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Motherhood Pregnancies Mothers Babies
“So, have you got your body back yet?” The question comes quickly, sometimes even before a mother leaves the maternity ward. It comes from relatives, coworkers and influencers in tight leggings, as if the female body, after the feat of giving birth, is expected to quietly return to its original state. The timeframe given? Six weeks – the ...
Pregnancy Denial: The Motherhood Doctors Miss
Bélinda Ibrahim 24/07 22:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Motherhood Babies Pregnancies Mothers
A clinical enigma, pregnancy denial poses a troubling question: how can a pregnancy remain completely hidden, sometimes right up to delivery? This is the story of what medicine perceives, what it overlooks, and how far the body can go to remain silent. “She came in that day for back pain.” Dr. Alain B., a gynecologist-obstetrician with over ...
Late Pregnancy: The Unseen Joy and Unspoken Anxiety
Bélinda Ibrahim 24/07 22:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Women Motherhood Pregnancies Babies
For many women, becoming pregnant at 36, 39 or 42 is rarely accidental. Pregnancy after 35 often comes after careful consideration: a settled career, a stable relationship or a chosen solitude. This journey can be marked by challenges such as miscarriages, IVF, loss and sacrifice. Late motherhood is often seen as a privilege, almost a miracle, ...
Motherhood at 40: Stories of a Late and Clear-Headed Joy
Bélinda Ibrahim 24/07 22:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Women Motherhood Babies Pregnancies
“I was afraid it might be too late. In fact, it was just the right time.” At 42, Lamia became the mother of a baby girl conceived naturally, after a breakup, a move and many sacrifices. Her story echoes that of many women today: motherhood after 40 is no longer an exception. In France, more than 20,000 babies are born each year to mothers in ...
Elemind: The Smart Headband That Puts You to Sleep Without Pills
Bélinda Ibrahim 24/07 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Elemind Headband Sleeping Insomnia Science
Falling asleep without pills, sleeping aids, herbal teas or guided meditation—that’s the bold promise behind Elemind. Born from MIT’s research labs, this seemingly simple headband targets one of modern life’s most persistent struggles: difficulty falling asleep, which affects millions worldwide. The claim is compelling: a nearly 50% ...
Vaccine Against Cavities? Researchers Reach a Milestone
Bélinda Ibrahim 23/07 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Vaccine Cavities Dentists Science Research Health
What if, in the near future, simply applying a product to your teeth could protect you from cavities? A scenario that once seemed like science fiction is becoming increasingly plausible as research advances. For years, scientists have been working on a vaccine against dental cavities, the world’s most common chronic infectious disease. Now, ...
'The Shed at Dulwich': The Hoax That Topped TripAdvisor
Bélinda Ibrahim 22/07 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
London Restaurant TripAdvisor The Shed at Dulwich Hoax
No menu. No chef. No real kitchen. Just a shed, a mobile phone, and a lot of nerve. In just a few months, The Shed at Dulwich became London’s top-rated restaurant on TripAdvisor, outranking thousands of Michelin-starred, gourmet, and trendy venues. Except it never actually existed. This brilliant hoax was the brainchild of a young British ...
Summer 2025: Second-Skin Swimsuits with a Spirit of Nature
Bélinda Ibrahim 20/07 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In countries where swimming lasts from May to October, sometimes longer, a swimsuit is not a vacation whim but a wardrobe staple. It moves from long seaside days to poolside breaks between meetings, from weekend getaways to Monday mornings. This year, it evolves quietly. It softens without losing its sensuality, reinvents itself without resorting ...
Venice Film Festival: Italy Kicks Off with Sorrentino’s 'La Grazia'
Bélinda Ibrahim 19/07 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Paolo Sorrentino La Grazia Venice Film Festival Cinema Italy Movie
The acclaimed director will launch the festival on August 27, 2025, with this highly anticipated work, fifteen years after leaving a mark with Il Divo or La Grande Bellezza. Early commentators have described La Grazia as a “love letter to Italy, to cinema and to powerful women.” The world premiere will take place at the historic Palazzo del ...
Catherine, Princess of Wales: Her Wardrobe Speaks Volumes
Bélinda Ibrahim 18/07 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
United Kingdom Kate Middleton Princess of Wales Catherine Fashion Wardrobe
On official visits, Catherine, Princess of Wales, engages in a silent yet strategic diplomacy through her style. From national colors and local designers to heirloom jewelry, every element is deliberate. Her wardrobe becomes curated art, a refined dialogue between nations. Catherine, Princess of Wales, applauds from the Royal Box on Centre ...
What If AI Could Let You Watch Your Dreams Like a Movie?
Bélinda Ibrahim 17/07 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
AI Dreams Film Japan Neuroscientists
Sleep, dream… and soon, wake up and watch your dreams like a movie? While it may still sound like science fiction, this technology is taking shape in research labs. At Kyoto’s ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories, neuroscientist Yukiyasu Kamitani and his team have created an AI system that decodes brain activity during REM sleep—the ...
Does Your Cat Talk to You? An AI Claims It Can Understand
Bélinda Ibrahim 16/07 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Cats AI USA Decode Feline Vocalizations Science
When it comes to human-animal communication, cats have always had the upper hand. They observe us, manipulate us with their gaze, wake us up for mysterious reasons and sometimes meow endlessly. But what are they really trying to say? For years, cat owners have wondered: Is this meow a request for food, a complaint or just a greeting? Until now, ...
Cosmetic Counterfeits: Lebanon Grapples with the Surge of Fake Beauty Products (2/3)
Bélinda Ibrahim 15/07 21:16 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Lebanon Cosmetic Counterfeits Beauty Products Skin Care Health
On Instagram, just a few clicks on reseller accounts or sponsored stories plunge you into a sleek, alluring world where top brands — Lancôme, Estée Lauder, Guerlain, Dior, La Roche-Posay — are sold at slashed prices. Descriptions sound convincing: “imported from the US,” “end-of-line stock before ...
Luxury Bag Counterfeiting Takes on Major Fashion Houses
Bélinda Ibrahim 15/07 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Luxury Bags China TikTok Viral Counterfeits
At first glance, the video looks like just another promo for cut-price products. A young woman praises a handbag “identical to an Hermès model” for a fraction of the cost. The brand is blurred, but the resemblance is unmistakable. The caption reads: “Luxury brands are all made in China.” In other words: why pay €10,000 for a Hermès bag ...
Anti-Counterfeit Guide: How to Spot Fake Skincare and Shop Safely (3/3)
Bélinda Ibrahim 13/07 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Counterfeit Cosmetics Skin care Lebanon Beauty Health Awereness
Today’s counterfeit cosmetics are almost indistinguishable to the naked eye: they have the same bottle, same typography and nearly the same texture as genuine ones. Moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, micellar waters, foundations, luxury sets — no category is spared. And no country, either. From the US to Lebanon, France to South Korea, ...
Fake Beauty, Real Risks: Investigating Cosmetic Counterfeits (1/3)
Bélinda Ibrahim 11/07 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Beauty Care Black Market Health Sunscreens Cosmetic Counterfeits
Same logo, same packaging, same “high protection” claim… but sometimes, the contents are just water and thickeners. In a recent investigation led by journalist Hugo Clément and pharmacist Laurence Coiffard (for “Sur le Front,” France 5, June 2025), several counterfeit sunscreens were lab tested. Findings were alarming: some products ...
Should We Be Concerned About ChatGPT’s Impact on the Human Brain?
Bélinda Ibrahim 10/07 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
AI ChatGPT MIT Study Brain Lazy Neurosciences
A team of researchers at the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), led by neuroscientist Nataliya Kosmyna at the MIT Media Lab, conducted a preliminary study to explore the effects of ChatGPT on brain activity. Their approach was notably unconventional—combining writing and memory tasks with 32-channel EEG (electroencephalogram) ...
Raphaël Rodriguez: The French Chemist Challenging Cancer Cells’ Achilles’ Heel
Bélinda Ibrahim 09/07 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Raphaël Rodriguez Ferroptosis Curie Institute Cancer Metastatic Cells
At the Curie Institute in the heart of Paris, a low-profile chemist is taking on one of the biggest puzzles in modern cancer research. Raphaël Rodriguez, a research director at the CNRS, has spent years investigating how metastatic cells —scattered, dormant tumor cells that often evade treatment — manage to defy medicine. More importantly, he ...
Swipe, Like, Ghost: The Exhausting Supermarket of Online Dating
Bélinda Ibrahim 08/07 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Dating Apps Online Dating Swipe Like Emotional Marketplace
Since the rise of Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble, dating has taken on the feel of digital shopping. You pick a profile, reject another, then repeat. One swipe, and the illusion of endless choice starts all over again. What was meant to make love easier ends up fraying nerves. Love becomes a product and the connection, a secondary goal. This phenomenon ...
From Bardot to Birkin: The Timeless Allure of the Basket Bag
Bélinda Ibrahim 06/07 10:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Basket Bags Jane Birkin Brigitte Bardot Fashion Summer 2025 Trends
For several seasons, wicker and raffia baskets have shed their humble beachside and market origins, transformed by top designers into must-have summer staples. This trend is rooted in dual heritage: the laid-back practicality paired with the sun-drenched glamour of the Riviera. Once a simple everyday item, the basket bag has become a style icon ...
The “Quiet Proposal”: No Ring. No Kneeling. Just Heart
Bélinda Ibrahim 05/07 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Quiet Proposal Wedding Engagement Love Couples
There was a time when proposing meant staging the perfect scene — sunset views, fine dining, hidden cameras, getting down on one knee, a sparkling ring, and background music to cue the tears. But that era is fading fast, making place for a new generation that’s rewriting the rules of rom-com romance. Enter the quiet proposal: discreet, ...
Yasmina Sabbah Fuses the Unexpected in Symphonic Electro-Dance
Bélinda Ibrahim 04/07 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Yasmina Sabbah USJ Choir Concert Lebanon
Picture the scene: a full symphony orchestra, a fifty-voice choir, a live DJ, a vocalist with oriental inflections – and a set list that spans Lady Gaga, Daft Punk, Calvin Harris, Amr Diab and Najwa Karam. This isn’t a dreamscape – it’s Symphonic Electro-Dance, the latest installment of the Symphonic Fusion series launched by Saint-Joseph ...
How Robots and Raw Earth Are Redefining Homebuilding
Bélinda Ibrahim 03/07 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Homebuilding Robots Cocoons TECLA Italy
They look like cocoons, settled on the ground as if they had naturally grown there. No straight lines, no concrete, just earth, carefully layered by two robotic arms moving with the grace of a choreographed dance. In 200 hours—barely eight days—an entire house takes shape. Printed on site using only natural materials. Its name? TECLA. Its ...
What If Whales Could Speak? AI Is Listening In
Bélinda Ibrahim 02/07 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
AI Whales Humpback Whale Humans Science Conversation
For decades, scientists believed whales sang only to navigate, attract mates or maintain social bond. But recent research by the SETI Institute and the University of California, Davis is challenging this view. Using AI, researchers have identified remarkably structured acoustic patterns and behaviors suggesting some cetaceans may be attempting to ...
Echoes of Iran: The Forgotten Golden Age of Persian Pop Music
Bélinda Ibrahim 01/07 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At the dawn of the 1960s and 1970s, Iran entered one of its most culturally vibrant eras. Amid rapid transformation, young Iranians eagerly embraced electric guitars and Western harmonies, seamlessly fusing them with the poetry and melodies of Persian tradition. Psychedelic rock bands thrived in Tehran’s underground clubs, drawing inspiration ...