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Community FitnessAbu Dhabi Marathon: “I think people cannot wait to run”

November 23, 20219 min

For most runners, aside from those intrepid zealots chasing ultra-distances, the marathon represents the pinnacle of their sport. On Friday November 26 2021, the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon returns to give entrants in the UAE capital an opportunity to reach their own milestones by completing 42 kilometers. It is the third incarnation of the Abu Dhabi Marathon and after a two-year, Covid-enforced wait, the 2021 edition promises a new, faster route that is focused around...

by Karthik Vinod

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SustainableGoing inside the graphene revolution

September 19, 202114 min

Graphene. You might have heard about it. But if you haven’t, it’s coming your way in more forms than you can possibly imagine — from water desalination, to car parts, to sport equipment and T-shirts even. It’s also being studied for use in detecting Covid-19 infection. This carbon nano-material is flexible and more elastic than rubber, lighter than aluminum, almost transparent to light, and more than 200 times stronger than steel. It’s even more bulletproof than...

by Nadine Kamal

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Community Mental HealthWhy schools must be more ‘trauma-informed’ in a post-Covid environment

August 31, 202115 min

Prior to the pandemic, the best place to positively impact young people outside the home was school. After all, that is where children typically spent most of their time. With the return of more face-to-face learning this fall, it is expected that many children, once again, will be spending more time with their teachers and classroom assistants than with their own parents in the comfort — and sometimes discomfort — of home. Let’s face it:...

by Devinder Bains

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Community Mental HealthDid Covid-19 ruin our friendships?

August 26, 202112 min

They live in Abu Dhabi and they had been friends for years. Before Covid-19, they spoke on a daily basis and made sure to meet up at least once a week. But as lockdown hit, and personal contact became restricted, they found themselves starting to drift apart. Even when restrictions began to lift, Zainab still didn’t feel safe enough to venture out, and refused to meet up with Soraya, who was eager to get back...

by Tamara Clarke

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Community HealthThe Covid-friendly list of back-to-school supplies

August 22, 20217 min

Going back to school is more than a little different this year and that means supply lists have changed, too. While the mainstays, including backpacks, pencils and crayons, are still very much in demand, students will need personal safety products as well. These essentials will set students up for a successful academic year and give you peace of mind at the same time. Stylish masks Unlike last year, when many activities were restricted, this school...

by Anna Pukas

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Community HealthIn the pandemic, ‘people think with their wallets’

March 29, 20216 min

A multinational survey of 70,000 people finds people obey public heath directives not because they fear catching the virus but because they fear getting into financial difficulties.

by livehealthymag.com

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Community Mental HealthA psychologist’s advice for helping children with webcam anxiety

February 11, 20218 min

Thanks to the valiant efforts of teachers and parents alike, virtual learning has kept school afloat for many during the initial lockdown and as the pandemic continues. But it has not been easy for anyone, however, and for many children, adjusting to new ways of learning via Zoom or other tele-conferencing platforms can exacerbate anxiety and amplify existing mental health issues. “For some students it can feel like a daily form of torture, significantly increasing...

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