September 2022

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Community MindfulnessThe entire Middle East needs a tech diet

September 26, 2022n/a19 min

We’ve all heard of ditching carbs or going easy on the sugar, but a new diet is emerging with benefits that go far beyond slipping into your favorite jeans. The ‘tech diet’ encourages limiting — or completely ditching — smartphones, gaming consoles and other tech for a prolonged period of time to boost productivity and overall mental health. According to research by the monitoring firm App Annie, the average person spends 4.8 hours a day on...

by Reeneh Yousef

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Community MindfulnessGetting past the stigma of therapy for Arabs

September 23, 2022n/a13 min

Nawar Sourij is a UK-based psychotherapist and life coach who joined The Livehealthy Podcast (Arabic) earlier this year to talk about her work, how learning about biology and psychotherapy in general can help people and why therapy is different for Arabs, and still the focus of a lot of stigma and shame. Nawar trained in neuroscience and integrated psychotherapy at the University of Leeds and the University of Birmingham. She decided to specialize in integrated...

by Harriet Shephard

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Community FitnessBarry’s Bootcamp is for beginners, too

September 22, 2022n/a8 min

As someone who loves nothing more than a super sweaty gym class, it’s almost shameful to say that, before this week, I had never experienced the fitness phenomenon that is Barry’s Bootcamp. Calling it a phenomenon is by no means an exaggeration. Founded in Hollywood in 1998, Barry’s boasts over 77 branches across 15 different countries, including seven in just London alone. Abu Dhabi’s fitness enthusiasts have looked on enviously since Barry’s made its UAE debut at DIFC, Dubai...

by Asha Sherwood

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Community FitnessBecoming a sand and sea warrior with Pirates Surf Rescue

September 21, 2022n/a9 min

One of the UAE’s most popular children’s programs – Pirates Surf Rescue – has expanded to Abu Dhabi. The weekly watersports and lifestyle sessions, which have 900 children signed up and another 8,000 on the waiting list, teach active skills such as paddle boarding, surfing and rescue. They’re building a community of young warriors, having fun and learning how to look after the planet and each other. So, what exactly makes Pirates Surf Rescue such a draw?...

by Harriet Shephard

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Community Fitness HealthYour guide to healthy Al Ain

September 20, 20221n/a17 min

Known for its luscious green oasis and towering Jebel Hafeet mountain, the garden city in the emirate of Abu Dhabi has long been a tantalizing natural playground for runners, cyclists and outdoor fitness enthusiasts. Not only that, but it’s recently welcomed an influx of flashy gyms and boutique studios, and offers an increasing selection of healthy eateries. Quiet and peaceful compared to the bustling cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, residents and visitors are invited...

Community MindfulnessGetting past the stigma of therapy for Arabs

Community FitnessBarry’s Bootcamp is for beginners, too

Community FitnessBecoming a sand and sea warrior with Pirates Surf Rescue

Community Fitness HealthYour guide to healthy Al Ain

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