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Kidulting: Colouring and cuddly toys are not just child’s play
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IER involves eating in caloric deficit for a few days, followed by eating at caloric maintenance for a few days. Photo: Farhad Ibrahimzade / UnsplashIs intermittent energy restriction safe for weight loss?
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Mansions are transformed into private treatment hubs at The Kusnacht Practice. Photo: The Kusnacht PracticeInside the luxury medical clinic favoured by ultra rich
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Clementina Espinoza, 92, and her husband Agustin live in one of the five Blue Zones, in Nicoya, Costa Rica. AFPHow a green lifestyle can increase your chance of living to 100
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Kidulting involves grown-ups reliving favourite childhood memories and activities to de-stress. Getty Images
Kidulting: Colouring and cuddly toys are not just child’s play
Wellbeing
Mansions are transformed into private treatment hubs at The Kusnacht Practice. Photo: The Kusnacht Practice
Inside the luxury medical clinic favoured by ultra rich
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Under the new legislation, terms such as 'mental health' and 'psychiatric patient' have been redefined. Photo: DFWAC
UAE introduces new law on mental health to protect patients
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IER involves eating in caloric deficit for a few days, followed by eating at caloric maintenance for a few days. Photo: Farhad Ibrahimzade / UnsplashIs intermittent energy restriction safe for weight loss?
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Spartan Arabia cuts ties with group founder over Israel comments
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Dubai athlete swims 10.7km wearing handcuffs and leg irons
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Abdulla Alsaad tries out the new solar-powered ramp at Corniche Public Beach in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Eiman AlblooshiDisabled access at Abu Dhabi beaches brings wheelchair user joy
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Inclusivity should be designed into every aspect of society
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Abu Dhabi unveils disability-friendly beach project
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Mushroom coffee has become the go-to health drink for time-crunched working professionals. Photo: MerinkaMushroom coffee: Healthy alternative or passing fad?
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How I lost weight in mid-life and kept it off
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Should diabetics try intermittent fasting?
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Breathwork leads to a host of physical, mental and spiritual benefits. Pixabay / DanaWatch: Hypopressive instructor shows the right way to breathe
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Sunak wipes $1bn off tobacco firms' value after age limit pledge
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UK considers banning smoking for the next generation
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