July 2019

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Fitness HealthCool right down with a quick °Cryo session

July 31, 20199 min

The concept of cryogenics is one that still feels a little sci-fi, reminiscent of films like 2001: A Space Odyssey or the more questionable Vanilla Sky, starring Tom Cruise. For fans of the futuristic, a visit to a °CRYO Health location in the UAE may be slightly disappointing. These facilities are not about suspended animation, but rehabilitation. Japanese doctor Toshima Yamauchi was the pioneer of cryotherapy, first using it as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in the...

by Caline Malek

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Community Mental HealthI have an interfaith marriage because religion alone does not determine compatibility

July 30, 201912 min

Growing up in Europe as a Greek Orthodox Christian, we never really thought about who was a member of what religion. It didn’t matter anyway. But frequent visits to a country like Lebanon always ensured I felt the difference with my Muslim friends. The small Mediterranean nation officially recognizes 18 religious denominations, including four Muslim and 12 Christian sects, among others. Most Lebanese would be able to guess which branch of which religion you belonged...

by Danae Mercer

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Fitness HealthThis Dubai transformation professional is all about changing your body for the better

July 29, 201911 min

Mark Doherty’s Instagram page features dozens of images of people shaping up, toning up – and eating more as they do it. This nutrition-focused coach assists people with their transformation by helping them change what they eat. Among this Irishman’s success stories is the UAE fitness influencer and personal trainer Nicole Drinkwater. She has documented her journey from strong and lean to adding more muscle, more curves and definitely more calories, all while maintaining a striking...

by Rym Ghazal

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Community Health Mental HealthNot just another summer reading list: 11 unique voices pick their best books

July 28, 201934 min

As the old Arabian proverb says, “A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.” And what better time than the hot, slow summer to take this “garden” out of your pocket and lose yourself in an imaginary world? Besides the sheer enjoyment of it, research, such as a 2015 study by the UK’s Reading Agency, shows the multiple benefits of reading for pleasure: increased empathy, improved relationships with others through better communication, reduced symptoms...

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Health Mental HealthIt took beating cancer for this Dubai model to learn about work-life balance

July 25, 201910 min

Max Fardan knows all about keeping a healthy lifestyle: not only is he a fitness enthusiast and freelance model living in Dubai, but he has also survived cancer. Fardan was 24 and working as a sales manager in his home country of Uzbekistan when he found out he had breast cancer. Due to his epilepsy, he had frequent appointments with his doctor, who detected something and ordered an MRI. After his diagnosis, Fardan underwent a...

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HealthSuffer from allergies or asthma? Here’s how to make travel easier this summer

July 24, 201910 min

Holidays are supposed to be fun, but if you are asthmatic or prone to allergies, they can be a minefield of discomfort. It’s wise to anticipate how unfamiliar pollens, hotel dust mites, pet hair, second-hand smoke, feathers and even exotic foods will affect you when you are in an unfamiliar environment. A little extra preparation can go a long way toward making your stay more comfortable, according to David Lang, allergist-immunologist at Cleveland Clinic. Here...

by Danae Mercer

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Health SustainableThe UAE’s vegan beauty trend is more than skin deep

July 23, 201912 min

There’s a good reason to care about what goes into the products you put on your face and body, whether they are vegan, natural, organic or a combination of all three. “Your skin is a sponge; it absorbs literally everything,” says Emmanuelle Bonham, a UAE personal trainer and long-time vegan. “Brands that are more conscious tend to be inclined towards healthier, natural ingredients, which are just better for you.” The skin is the body’s largest...

by Mark Lomas

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Community FitnessWhy boxing is booming at UFC Gym

July 22, 20199 min

For a multi-billion dollar global company, UFC has managed to make its eponymous chain of gyms surprisingly community-focused. The glitz and glamour of big-name fighters like Conor McGregor and Jon Jones is a world away from the daily rigour of training at UFC Gym. In Dubai UFC Gym has branches in Business Bay and JBR. The instantly recognizable UFC logo adorns a central octagon in both locations, while the walls are covered with UFC paraphernalia,...

by Alexa Mena

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Community FitnessRev Studio brings boutique cycling to Reem Island

July 21, 20199 min

Rev, the boutique cycling studio on Reem Island, does spin right. The only cycling studio in the UAE to offer Spivi classes.

by Ann Marie McQueen

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SustainableCar sharing in Abu Dhabi is not the hassle I thought it would be

July 18, 201918 min

When car sharing services started turning up all over Abu Dhabi I was intrigued. But all I could think about was the potential hassle: trying to get in a car I’d booked, for example, or not being able to find the car I’d booked and getting frustrated in the heat. Or, for that matter, having to take a taxi to find the car, which seems like a hassle too far. That’s why I jumped at...

by Ann Marie McQueen

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Food9 easy, healthy food hacks

July 17, 201919 min

Healthy eating takes time and effort and can sometimes be overwhelming. Even though I edit livehealthy.ae and read about this stuff all day long, I struggle as much as the next person to make the best, most balanced choices for my health. I also have to accommodate increasingly common food intolerances to sugar, diary and wheat. And like anyone else, I find it harder to make healthy choices in the face of stress. And then...

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