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HealthDubai

Pre-Summer Check-Ups In Dubai — Get Ready For the Heat

A bit of effort before the heat kicks in can go a long way. Here is your pre-summer checklist

by Barbara Yakimchuk

7 May 2025

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LifestyleHealth

Stay Cool In the Gulf: Best Gadgets To Beat the Summer Heat

The Gulf summer's brutal heat and humidity demand smart solutions. Discover the best gadgets and technologies

by Iffat Nawaz

5 May 2025

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TechnologiesSport

Questions About WHOOP You Wanted To Ask?

With insights from WHOOP’s GCC Director, answering the most common questions about the famous wristband

by Barbara Yakimchuk

25 Apr 2025

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HealthFood

Personal Experience: Going Vegan For a Month

Pros and cons of a plant-based diet

by Dara Morgan

9 Apr 2025

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HealthMental Health

Eid Is Over, Now What? Tips To Restore After Ramadan

As routines begin to shift once again, it is time to gently guide the body and mind back into balance

by Dara Morgan

7 Apr 2025

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HealthLifestyle

Unlocking Better Sleep: Your Guide To Natural Insomnia Remedies

Understanding insomnia and ways to overcome it

by Sana Bun

31 Mar 2025

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HealthLifestyle

Personal Experience: Getting Into Yoga As a Non-Spiritual Person

The story of swapping skepticism for serenity with no spiritual awakening in sight

by Sana Bun

12 Mar 2025

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HealthLifestyle

Guide To Power Naps: How To Recharge During Ramadan

Master the art of staying refreshed and functional

by Sana Bun

6 Mar 2025

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HealthLifestyle

Surviving Jet Lag: Practical Remedies That Actually Work

Jet lag can ruin even the best-planned trip, but there are ways to bounce back quickly

by Sana Bun

3 Mar 2025

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DubaiHealth

Ice Plunging — a Trend To Stay Or Just Short-Term Hype?

Exploring the benefits of ice bathing, why it is popular in Dubai, and who is embracing this wellness trend

by Barbara Yakimchuk

28 Feb 2025

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Health

'Am I Still… Me?' — Artist Hana El-Sagini On Facing Breast Cancer

How she found out, the stages she went through, and what the hardest part of it all truly was

by Alexandra Mansilla

27 Feb 2025

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HealthDubai

Your Essential Guide To Health Insurance In The UAE

The ultimate guide to health insurance the UAE, covering the most common questions in

by Barbara Yakimchuk

22 Feb 2025

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HealthSport

Perfect Weekend Getaway: Best Cycling Camps Of 2025

Exploring the best cycling camps worldwide — from classic Spain and France to unexpected Turkey and Colombia

by Barbara Yakimchuk

13 Feb 2025

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Health

Everyone Is Talking About Cortisol Face. But Is It a Real Thing?

Breaking down the viral social media trend

by Sana Bun

14 Jan 2025

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Health

Personal Experience: Going Dairy-Free

The column on ups and downs of sticking to dairy-free life for two years

by Sana Bun

13 Jan 2025

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Health

Gift Guide 2025: All I Want For Christmas Is To Relax

Ideas for wellness lovers in Dubai

by Sophie She

24 Dec 2024

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Health

(De)hydration Guide: What You Need To Know

Exploring what dehydration is, why it happens, and what tools local businesses provide to help prevent it

by Barbara Yakimchuk

18 Nov 2024

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Health

Why Is Dubai a Hub For Sport And Health?

The Sandy Times team shares their sporting experiences in the city

by Barbara Yakimchuk

28 Oct 2024

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HealthSport

Search For the Pink Caravan: Cyclists Supporting Cancer Awareness Month

The good deeds of Los Habibies Dubai Cycling Community that one can catch around the UAE

by Sophie She

7 Oct 2024

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BeautyHealth

SPF Contouring, Rubber Bands Lifting And Other Dangerous Beauty Trends You Shouldn’t Follow

The dark side of viral beauty practices

by Sana Bun

3 Oct 2024

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