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Hair matters

First, you notice more hair on your hairbrush and on your bathroom floor. Then, more of your scalp seems to be showing along your part line.

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03.05.2018 | 9:04

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First women’s yoga training centre in Gaza

A small group of Palestinian women in Gaza are stretching their limbs with yoga to help them teach others to cope with the stresses and traumas of living in the embattled territory.

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29.03.2018 | 14:47

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A nod to Nordic walking

 

Siew Toh Ee first went Nordic walking in the Swiss Alps in 2013 (Photo courtesy of Siew Toh Ee)

We all know that to walk, especially briskly, is good for our health. But did you know that adding a set of walking poles to this exercise regime can do wonders for your body?

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20.03.2018 | 14:25

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Surviving the Pap test

Women cringe at its mention but its importance remains undisputed. Yes, I am talking about the dreaded Pap smear.

Date

15.03.2018 | 12:58

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In the name of beauty: Do collagen-based products work?

Let’s face it; the majority of women want to look good.

Whether you are someone who would never be caught dead without full makeup, or you’re comfortable walking around with just a layer of lip gloss, like most of us, you too are likely to sigh at brown spots and frown at fine lines.

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17.02.2018 | 16:11

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Elderly women do more housework – and suffer for it

Elderly women do nearly five hours of housework per day on average. Men do closer to three. That difference is bad for women’s health, and it’s important to think about as baby boomers retire.

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20.01.2018 | 14:57

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Motherhood: Fantasy vs Reality

Postpartum depression is a reality that haunts women all over the world. Immigration and cultural factors may only aggravate its effects.

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09.01.2018 | 14:05

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