Mental Health6 ways to combat anxiety and depression
May 26, 202313 min
Six mental health specialists share their top tips for combatting anxiety and depression in the modern world.
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FitnessReview: lululemon’s Blissfeel 2 women’s running shoe
May 25, 20239 min
My struggle to find the perfect running shoes has been going on for at least 10 years, ever since I first decided to become a ‘proper’ runner. For some reason, no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to run more than eight kilometres without suffering a blister or two. I’ve tried wearing different shoe brands in different sizes, various thicknesses of socks and countless plasters and tapes. The amount of gait analysis sessions...
Mental HealthWhy embracing change is the key to a happy life
May 23, 202329 min
Keynote speaker John Sanei discuss why our ability to accept change impacts all areas of life, including the way we age and our health.
Health5 ways to skip over the latest wellness trends
May 19, 20238 min
Emmanuelle Bonham is a Dubai-based personal trainer and nutritionist with a passion for optimal female health and wellness. When she’s not busy representing Adidas as an athlete and brand ambassador, you can find her hanging out with her four furry friends, advocating for animal welfare, and championing plant-based health and sustainability. Here are her tips for navigating a real wellness journey amid the minefield of conflicting nutrition news on social media – and do what’s...
It’s a gloomy Sunday afternoon as we walk into a Caribou coffee shop in Al Garhoud, Dubai. Apart from the occasional whirring of the A/C, the place is quiet. We quickly find a table in the corner; I order an iced latte while she gets a cookie and cream shake. Mekha* briefly picks up her cup and looks at it. “You know, right now, as I’m drinking this, I’m thinking: should I go throw up?...
Health‘It isn’t actually the robot that does the surgery’
May 16, 202329 min
Dr Conroy explores why robotic-assisted surgeries are still vastly misunderstood, and why the technology ultimately leads to better results.
Sustainable5 cool sustainability projects in the Middle East
May 15, 202316 min
When COP28 kicks off at the end of November in Expo City Dubai, the climate-conscious eyes of the world will be on the UAE’s commitment to sustainability. But it’s worth remembering that 2023 will also mark 15 years since work began on Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, the carbon-neutral, energy-efficient urban development which envisioned a new, more sustainable and inclusive way in which to live, work and play. The ambition was laudable – and while...
HealthThink you know all about skincare?
May 12, 202321 min
If you spend a small fortune on skincare every month, if you go for regular facials, use expensive eye cream and buy all the latest luxury products, then you might want to hear what Dr Natalia Spierings has to say about it. The straight-talking consultant dermatologist at Kings College Hospital splits her time between Dubai and the UK, appears on Britain’s Channel 5 program Skin A&E and has just released an evidence-based skincare guide called Skintelligent:...
FoodIt’s time to change the way we eat meat
May 11, 202315 min
The term ‘farm-to-table’ is one of the latest buzzwords to get bandied about in the UAE – but how much do you really know about what’s on your dinner plate? This year, it’s thought that one person every 2.4 seconds signed up for Veganuary on the first day of January, 36 percent of which will become permanently plant-based. But what about the other 64 percent? Being vegan isn’t for everyone, but the increasing number of...
SustainableAtmospheric Water Generation goes mainstream in the UAE
May 9, 202310 min
Offering year-round solar power and famously vast supplies of natural oil and gas, the UAE is relatively abundant in natural resources. However, our water reserves are running dangerously low. UNICEF lists MENA as the most water-scarce region in the world, and the UAE as one of the driest countries on the planet. With an arid climate, limited rainfall, a rapidly booming population and temperatures that continue to rise year-on-year, experts predict that the limited natural water...
Unplugging is vital for well-being, and when a lunch break yoga class or your meditation app isn’t quite cutting it, a few days of pure, devoted self-care might just do the trick. It was with this in mind that I canceled all my weekend plans and set off at breakneck speed towards the InterContinental Fujairah for the hotel’s brand-new Relax & Rejuvenate Wellness Package. And, before I even arrived, something in my addled brain began...