Tag: Women’s Health
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Why you should pay attention to your vaginal microbiome – and how to keep it healthy
Your vaginal microbiome may influence everything from infections and reproductive health to pregnancy outcomes and cancer risk – which is why keeping it balanced is important for your overall well-being.
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Young girls are becoming obsessed with skincare and makeup – why is this happening?
Social media, marketing and social norms around appearance are fuelling an unhealthy fixation on skincare and makeup among young girls, which can have consequences for both their skin and self-worth.
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Being intimate during your period: What doctors say about the benefits and risks
Some women may feel more in the mood during their period despite experiencing cramps and discomfort. Doctors explain why, along with the benefits, risks and precautions of being intimate during menstruation.
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She spent decades alone with a rare genetic condition – now she’s building a community for others like her
It took decades for Yessika Sutawijaya to meet another person with neurofibromatosis. The experience inspired the 45-year-old to co-found a support group so others with the rare condition can find the support and community she never had.
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Are words like ‘supermum’ and ‘girl boss’ doing women more harm than good?
Terms like “superwoman”, “boss babe” and “main character energy” may seem empowering, but they can create impossible expectations that leave women feeling like they’re never enough. Experts explain the hidden pressure behind these labels and how to push back.
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PMS making your usual workout feel impossible? 6 gym exercise swaps to try
You don’t always have to skip the gym when premenstrual syndrome or your period makes exercise uncomfortable. Scroll down for alternatives to your usual barbell squats, hip thrusts, crunches and more, with demo videos.
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‘I want to fight’: At 31, this former SIA stewardess is battling the most aggressive form of brain cancer
In just over a month, 31-year-old Teresa Hon went from planning her future to undergoing brain surgery for glioblastoma, an incurable brain cancer. As the disease stripped away her independence and changed her appearance, she was almost ready to give up, but her family gave her the strength to keep fighting.
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Pap smears to bone density tests: What your gynaecologist wants you to check in your 20s, 30s and beyond
Your gynaecological health priorities change with age. Experts explain which checks are important at every stage of life and the symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.
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‘You’re not young anymore’: These two women in their 50s just raced at the Hyrox World Championships
They started functional training to age well, not become athletes. Yet working mothers Margaret Lim, 51, and Seah Seow Ping, 54, found themselves competing at the Hyrox World Championships in Stockholm in June. They hope their journey will inspire more women to rethink what’s possible in midlife.
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Period poop is real: Why you may be constipated one week and going to the loo more the next
From feeling bloated and constipated before your period to making more frequent trips to the toilet when you’re on it, hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle can affect bowel movements. Experts explain why this happens, what’s normal and when to seek medical advice.
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