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Our cities are getting too loud and those rising decibel levels are more than just a nuisance
Studies show a link between how anxious you feel and the noisiness of your surroundings
Mangrove boardwalk checks all the boxes of health and well-being
The great outdoors, very much inclusive of marine and coastal areas, are all conducive to better health
A tale of two emirates: why tourists love Abu Dhabi and Dubai
The data says, during November and January especially, tourism figures in the UAE go through the roof
Being happy at work is not impossible and companies can make it happen
The UAE has been quick to act on the idea that offices are better places when they prioritise employee well-being
Veganuary ticks off all the boxes: physical health, mental well-being and no eco-guilt
Overall, the vegan diet is good for mind, body and planet – as long as it is not adopted as part of a fad or a weight-loss programme
For endangered languages to survive, people have to converse in them
Linguists estimate that between 50 and 90 per cent of the world's remaining 6500 spoken languages will vanish by the end of this century
If you wish to spend less time on social media in the new year, figure out why
As a resolution, consider putting the phone away and making better use of all those hours
The gift of giving during Christmas is much more rewarding than receiving
Research suggests that generosity is linked to mental and physical wellbeing – and the relationship is a two-way street
On UN Arabic Language Day, let's make the effort to appreciate a centuries-old tradition
Native speakers and students alike can marvel at a language that has impacted everything from philosophy and poetry to science
Is the gender-gap in academic performance becoming a gulf?
A combination of history, culture and cognition is setting girls even farther apart from boys, academically, around the world – including in the Gulf region
Buddy benches are for grown-ups too – just ask Zimbabwe's community grannies
Initiatives around the world show the friendship bench can be a space where, like children, grown-ups feeling troubled or lonely can sit and have a chat
Could we be looking at a three-day week in the office?
Flexible working does not apply to all pursuits and professions but it is an increasing reality
When laughter is the best medicine
Music for dementia patients has historical roots and 'laughies' isn't just an alternative therapy
From Singapore to Dubai, the US and Uganda, the way we walk talks
Our gait can be the outcome of our culture and climate – but it can also be associated with some mental health issues
The 'Fleabag' effect is dictating our shopping habits
When, how and why we shop has interested psychologists and mental health professionals for more than a century
