How much of what feels like forgetfulness is actually an overloaded brain, and can learning new skills help build resilience as we age? Plus, new pathways for Emirati orchestral musicians, and how playing in a band can build confidence in children.

How much of what feels like forgetfulness is actually an overloaded brain, and can learning new skills help build resilience as we age? Plus, new pathways for Emirati orchestral musicians, and how playing in a band can build confidence in children.

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Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Dubai Eye 103.8 is the Middle East’s only dedicated English language talk station and the Business Breakfast is the ICC International Radio Show of the Year.

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Is Your Brain Forgetful — or Just Overloaded?

From wearable technology and preventative healthcare to reducing food waste and building confidence through comedy, we look at how small changes and practical habits can improve everyday wellbeing, communication and quality of life.

From wearable technology and preventative healthcare to reducing food waste and building confidence through comedy, we look at how small changes and practical habits can improve everyday wellbeing, communication and quality of life.

Smarter Health, Less Waste and Finding Your Confidence

It's not just screen time affecting children's eyesight, with more children developing short-sightedness at a younger age. Plus, the new rules of digital etiquette, how social sport is helping adults make new friends, the rise of women's football in the UAE and a mid-year personal finance check-up, with practical advice on managing and paying off debt.

It's not just screen time affecting children's eyesight, with more children developing short-sightedness at a younger age. Plus, the new rules of digital etiquette, how social sport is helping adults make new friends, the rise of women's football in the UAE and a mid-year personal finance check-up, with practical advice on managing and paying off debt.

Are Our Everyday Habits Harming Our Children's Eyes?

Could your years of experience open the door to a new way of working? The show explores the rise of fractional leadership and why it could offer a fresh career path for experienced professionals. Plus, tips on dressing for the job you want, the latest Instagram features aimed at Gen Z and an update on Meta's smart glasses. And in the Legal Hour, freelancing after leaving a job, debt, missed mortgage payments and why you really should read the fine print before signing a contract.

Could your years of experience open the door to a new way of working? The show explores the rise of fractional leadership and why it could offer a fresh career path for experienced professionals. Plus, tips on dressing for the job you want, the latest Instagram features aimed at Gen Z and an update on Meta's smart glasses. And in the Legal Hour, freelancing after leaving a job, debt, missed mortgage payments and why you really should read the fine print before signing a contract.

Is Your Brain Forgetful — or Just Overloaded?

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