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Level up your routine with the UAE’s Health & Fitness category. From gym openings and boutique classes to meal prep and recovery, we keep you in shape across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

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Health & Fitness

Lemongrass Cancer Research: Unveiling the Peer-Reviewed Science of Nature’s Potent Anti-Cancer Fighters

The fight against cancer is often characterized by aggressive treatments that, while life-saving, can inflict severe side effects, indiscriminately harming healthy cells alongside cancerous ones. This pervasive challenge has fueled a desperate, global search for safer, more selective, and effective alternatives. Amidst this quest, natural cancer fighters plants are emerging from traditional medicine into the…

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NZT-48: Separating Hollywood Fact from Scientific Fiction

The sleek, clear pill from the movie Limitless offered a tantalizing promise: unlock 100% of your brain’s potential, learn languages in a day, and conquer Wall Street overnight. This fictional drug, NZT-48, captivated audiences and sparked a question that millions have typed into search engines since: “Is there a real limitless pill?” The desire for…

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Cardio Before or After Weights? Structuring Your Workout for Maximum Results

Stepping into a gleaming gym in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, you’re armed with ambition and a solid workout plan. But then the age-old question hits you: treadmill or squat rack first? One fitness influencer swears that cardio first torches fat, while a bodybuilding forum insists it’s the fastest way to kill your gains. This workout…

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Burnout Treatment in the UAE: Your Complete Recovery Plan

The emails blur together. The once-exciting skyline of Dubai or Abu Dhabi now just feels like a backdrop to endless workdays. You’re performing, hitting targets, and maintaining a brave face for colleagues and family back home, but inside, you feel like you’re quietly cracking. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Life as an…

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PUMA Running Dubai: A New Era of Community and Culture

PUMA has taken another major stride in reshaping Dubai’s running culture. The global sports brand has partnered with LFG Dubai, a homegrown fitness and social club redefining what community means in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Together, they’re merging performance, culture, and connection to empower runners of all levels — from first-timers to…

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5 Science-Backed Ginger Shot Benefits: An Evidence-Based Guide

You’ve seen them on TikTok and Instagram: vibrant, potent-looking ginger shots downed in one gulp, promising to wipe out an oncoming cold, cure bloating, and soothe aches and pains. But in a world of wellness fads, it’s natural to ask: Are these spicy elixirs a legitimate herbal remedy, or are they just too good to…

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UAE Sugar Tax: New Beverage Rules Take Effect in January 2026

The UAE sugar tax is about to get smarter. From 1 January 2026, the country shifts from a blunt, flat-rate excise system to a tiered model that actually looks at what’s inside the bottle. More sugar means more tax. Less sugar means less tax. It’s that simple, and it’s long overdue. This isn’t just bureaucratic…

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World Biohack Summit 2025 in Dubai

What To Know The future of human optimisation will take centre stage at the World Biohack Summit 2025 in Dubai. Hosted at the luxurious JW Marriott, Marina, this event is designed to unlock human potential through biohacking innovations focused on longevity, peak performance, mental wellbeing, recovery, and age reversal. It is set to be one…

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