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'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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Health
Dubai

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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Health
Sport

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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Health
Sport

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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Beauty
Health

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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Food
Health

Explain, Please: What Is the Difference Between Plant-Based And Dairy Milk?

Almond, nut, soy, rice, coconut, oatmeal, goat, cow, and so on and so forth — but which one to choose?

by Sophie She

13 Sept 2024

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Lifestyle
Health

Surviving Your 30s: Easy Wellness Practices To Help You Not To Fall Apart

Join a hassle-free, happy back club

by Sana Bun

12 Sept 2024

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Sport
Health

What Is Somatic Movement And Why Is It Important?

Specific movements called "somatics" work to reconnect the brain to the body

by Rebecca Anne Proctor

16 Aug 2024

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Health

The World’s First Integrated Clinical Wellness Resort In the UAE. What Is It?

This December we are about to welcome a new era of holistic health management

by Sophie She

12 Aug 2024

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Sport
Health

Your Lazy Workout: How To Stay Active Hating Sport

Some short home-friendly workouts with minimal efforts needed

by Sophie She

2 Aug 2024

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Beauty
Health

Fight the Puff: Well-Tried Remedies To Handle Swelling

Discover tips and tricks to deal with morning puffiness

by Sana Bun

28 Jul 2024

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People
Interview

Run From Dubai To Saudi Despite Surgeries: The Story Of Yousef, Onepunchtryhard

How a 22-year-old achieved one of his childhood dreams against all odds

by Sahira Dharamshi

24 Jul 2024

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Interview
Sport

To Be a Ballerina: Journalist Rebecca Anne Proctor On Lessons From Years Of Ballet

Explore the ballerina's world: tough and competitive, yet full of love an joy

by Alexandra Mansilla

12 Jul 2024

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Health
Beauty

How To Prevent Shoe Rubbing: Your Ultimate Guide

Your feet will thank you. Save these tips to keep them happy

by Alexandra Mansilla

12 Jul 2024

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Health
Beauty

Common Mistakes We Make Washing Our Hair

Yes, it turns out — washing your hair requires some know-how...

by Alexandra Mansilla

5 Jul 2024

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