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Community SustainableWhy climate change is drawing more sea snakes to Abu Dhabi

October 24, 202110 min

Abu Dhabi is home to an amazing collection of marine life. Dolphins, turtles and even the occasional whale shark can all be spotted around the coastline, and these sightings are always met with immense joy and excitement. But lately, a less-cuddly sea creature has been congregating in the emirate — one many people have no desire to see. The Abu Dhabi Environment Agency (EAD) has issued a warning to look out for sea snakes swimming...

by Harriet Shephard

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Community FitnessSix of Abu Dhabi’s best walking and running routes

October 19, 202110 min

Providing an invigorating burst of fresh air and beautiful views, running or walking the many gorgeous pedestrian-friendly routes of the UAE capital is therapeutic for both the body and soul. The weather has cooled and now our excuse that ‘it’s too hot to exercise outside’ doesn’t have a leg to stand on. So, get ready to skip the gym and check out these picturesque routes instead. Al Maryah Island Head down towards the water from...

by Alexa Mena

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Food Mental Health The Best13 of the best coffee shops in Abu Dhabi to work from

October 1, 2021117 min

Whether you work from home or are simply looking for a place to sink in and read a good book, this is the list for you. We've chosen the the best coffee shops in Abu Dhabi to work in.

by Ann Marie McQueen

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Health‘33 percent of breast cancer is preventable’

September 30, 2021115 min

Dr Stephen Grobmyer comes armed with slides bearing a ton of medical information and statistics, and a most reassuring demeanor. If I had to get a breast cancer diagnosis, I might want it to come from him — chair of the oncology unit, professor of surgery and director of breast cancer surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He’s speaking to dozens of women, alongside his colleague, Dr M Jean Uy-Kroh, chief of physician staff affairs and...

by Asma Ali Zain

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HealthHeart disease affects more than half of UAE residents

September 29, 2021111 min

Carole Guigon, 55, ignored a continuous nagging pain in her chest and breathing difficulty for three days — until she started coughing blood. It turns out she was having a massive heart attack. And if she had not gone to hospital, her chances of surviving would have been nil. “It all started with a breathing difficulty and I never really paid attention to it, but when I started to cough blood, I visited the doctor,...

by Asma Ali Zain

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HealthOur T-cells may be key to beating Covid-19

September 23, 20219 min

Concerns over new Covid-19 variants becoming resistant to antibodies are spurring interest in finding out more about the body’s own immune responses — both to vaccines and to natural infection — as future protection against the virus. Scientists working in Abu Dhabi are hoping T-cells, which are a group of white blood cells that target and destroy cells as they become infected with viruses, can provide immunity against Covid-19. They believe T-cells could be more...

by Ann Marie McQueen

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Health5 ways to get started biohacking

September 20, 202136 min

Alex Azzi, the founder of Biohack.ae, is passionate about treating his own body and mind like an engineering project.

by Lina Elmusa

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Community9 Abu Dhabi parks that we love

September 12, 202119 min

We often think of being healthy in terms of going to the gym and exercising. However, exercising outdoors has proven to be better than exercise in a built environment for mental health, while exercising in either space yields positive results for physical health. How often do you head to one of Abu Dhabi’s parks to exercise? A study conducted in Finland confirms that “nature provides an added value to the known benefits of physical activity....

by Tamara Clarke

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Community Fitness7 extra-curricular activities for kids in Abu Dhabi

August 30, 20219 min

Extra-curricular sports activities are back on in Abu Dhabi after authorities cancelled them in the wake of the pandemic 18 months ago. And that includes all sports in and out of schools, meaning the capital’s children can get back to two of the pursuits that make humans healthiest: moving and playing. A slam dunk “Very often, people forget how important physical activity is, but during this pandemic the importance of PE was felt around the...

by Amanda Tomlinson

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CommunityDog-friendly UAE restaurants, cafes and hotels

March 4, 2021119 min

The list of where you can hang out with your dog on a day off – or even a day on – is getting longer all the time. There’s even an app for it: Flopster, which brings the UAE’s pet-loving community together, tells everyone where dogs and people can hang out together and has some zx great images of dogs having a great time across the emirates. Of course there are golden rules to follow...

by Asha Sherwood

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Community FitnessHudayriyat Island is Abu Dhabi’s newest fitness hub

December 20, 20207 min

A few years ago, the Hudayriyat bridge in Abu Dhabi famously lead to nothing but a big pile of sand. Now this island has grown into a fitness and adventure haven for lovers of the great outdoors, with activities for the whole family. It all started back in 2018, when 15km of cycling and running track was added to the island. A Yas Cycles bike shop and food trucks quickly followed, but the big changes...

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