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Gemma White

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Gemma White is a contributor for The National working across a range of topics for the Arts & Culture and Lifestyle departments. She moved to the UAE in 2005, and has worked as an editor for the past 10 years, including for Ahlan!, Scene and OK! Middle East. Her writing has appeared in Time Out, Grazia, Gulf News, Khaleej Times, Cosmopolitan, Emirates Woman, Vogue Arabia, and more.
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Children's menus give little ones a taste of food autonomy, which is of no benefit if all the choices are unhealthy. Getty Images
A children's menu is the last place you'll find healthy food

When was the last time a nugget, pizza or French fry was not served at a birthday party?

WeekendJanuary 26, 2024
Gemma White
From axes to illustrated yoga mats, these pieces of at-home gym equipment will enhance your fitness journey. Photo: Chopfit; NewMe Fitness
Home gym buys that let you work out like a lumberjack

Portable, innovative and easy to store, these pieces of equipment will enhance at-home workouts

WellbeingJanuary 21, 2024
Gemma White
From left, Jane Lynch, Colman Domingo and Poorna Jagannathan have carved successful careers in Hollywood as character actors. AP; EPA; Getty Images
Flying under the radar, the best 'character actors' in Hollywood

These acclaimed stars have made careers thriving under the radar

Film & TVJanuary 21, 2024
Gemma White
Stanley Cup devotees share their collections and the lengths they'll go to to buy limited-edition versions on social media. Photo: @doesnttiktok / TikTok; Stanley; @jazzedbyjaz / TikTok
My Stanley cup runneth over with concern for TikTok generation

Perhaps all the 'gens' after millennials have only technology and trends to keep them occupied, but it sounds exhausting

WeekendJanuary 19, 2024
Gemma White
High levels of the stress hormone cortisol have been linked to weight gain, poor sleep and acne. Unsplash / Yunmai
Is high cortisol really to blame for belly fat?

Posts linking the imbalance to weight gain and other ailments have millions of views

WellbeingJanuary 14, 2024
Gemma White
Hanging on to New Year's resolutions is not always in your best interest, according to experts. Illustration: Talib Jariwala
Quitter’s Day: Should you hang on to New Year's resolutions?

January 12 is when most people throw in the towel on New Year’s resolutions. Here’s how to know when you shouldn't - and, indeed, should - give up

WellbeingJanuary 12, 2024
Gemma White
After two decades in the business, Zac Efron has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. EPA
How Zac Efron went from Disney star to Hollywood heavyweight

Actor’s critically acclaimed turn in The Iron Claw has finally won him the industry respect he deserves

Film & TVJanuary 09, 2024
Gemma White
David Tomlinson and Glynis Johns in Mary Poppins. Photo: Disney
Mary Poppins star Glynis Johns dies aged 100

Actress’s manager says death marks end of Hollywood's golden age

Film & TVJanuary 05, 2024
Gemma White
Radiofrequency microneedling is a form of controlled skin injury, which in turn rejuvenates the skin and helps with wrinkles and acne marks. Getty Images
Biggest beauty trends for 2024, from active ageing to Rejuvology

The National speaks to experts in beauty, aesthetics and skincare to find out which treatments are creating a buzz

Fashion & BeautyJanuary 04, 2024
Gemma White
With so much content available, knowing what to view and when will keep you on top of your ever-growing 'To Watch' list. Photo: Unsplash
How to streamline your streamer content when the ‘To Watch’ list gets out of hand

With so much to catch up on, here’s how to beat spoilers, solve the 'What do you want to watch tonight?' conundrum and find the best content

WeekendDecember 29, 2023
Gemma White
A Quiet Place, left, and the recent Leave the World Behind both imagine what the end of the world might look like. Photo: Paramount Pictures, Netflix
Six films that imagine the end of the world

It has long been a favourite subject for filmmakers, but how realistic are these tales of the apocalypse?

Film & TVDecember 16, 2023
Gemma White
The Father Christmas we know today is based on the stories about Saint Nicholas of Myra who lived in the 4th century. Photo: Getty Images/ AFP
Who was Saint Nicholas of Myra, the real Santa Claus?

Patron saint of sailors and children was renowned for secret gift giving and has connections to Turkey and Palestine

LifestyleDecember 13, 2023
Gemma White
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is not more, but the Golden Globes lives on as it is under new ownership and has new anonymous member rules. EPA
Who votes for the Golden Globes now the HFPA no longer exists?

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association was disbanded earlier this year following a series of accusations

Arts & CultureDecember 12, 2023
Gemma White
From left, magnetic tiles, a drawing projector and a potion-making kit can all spark creativity and entertain for hours. Photo: Mideer; Leerfei; The Den Kit Co
Christmas 2023: 12 toys with high play value for boys and girls

Tired of spending money on presents that are used once then forgotten about? These gifts will entertain far beyond the festive season

Home & GardenDecember 07, 2023
Gemma White
UAE children and educators say Cop28 can amplify the voices of younger generations. Unsplash / Alan Rodriguez
What Cop28 means to young people in the UAE

Pupils share their thoughts on the environmental event and educators reveal how the curriculum creates conversations and sparks ideas

Cop28December 06, 2023
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