Claire Galea (Page 2)

Claire Galea is a mum of three currently reading for a Degree in Nursing at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta, as a mature student. She is keen about holistic patient-centered care as well as public education about health-related subjects, which she frequently writes about on Wham as a Content Writer and Website Editor.

Claire is also passionate about spreading awareness on the negative effects that domestic abuse leaves on its victims’ mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing. She is the author of two downloadable ebooks, namely Heal Your Life Forever and 5 Simple Steps To Creating The Life Of Your Dreams.

Click here to check out Claire's full bio as well as a list of all her Wham published articles

Nursing Student Claire Galea

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It’s ironic that just over three years ago, if you asked me what I wanted to do with my life I would have answered “I honestly don’t know”. And while this is an understandable answer coming from a teen, at 36 years old it wasn’t so much. Having married at 18 years old and then going on to raising 3 daughters in the following two decades meant that I got sidetracked. I always loved and valued education; always hoped that eventually I could find time to go back to studying, but it seemed like it was never the right time for me to do so.Read More…

coronary heart disease

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Coronary heart disease, which is the major cause of death worldwide, refers to issues with the heart’s blood supply, where this is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fat within the coronary arteries. This process, referred to as atherosclerosis, can be caused by unhealthy lifestyle factors, such as smoking, poor dietary patterns and a sedentary lifestyle. Such factors can lead to high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes, which increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease. Apart from the risk factors mentioned above, other non-modifiable risk factors can increase your risk of developing Coronary Heart Disease. These are age, gender and family history.Read More…

Women for Women Foundation - Elaine Compagno

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Back in 2015, Francesca Fenech Conti set up the all-female Facebook group Women for Women (Malta). Throughout the years, this group gave women a voice, whilst previously undiscussed and stigmatised issues started being brought up. This once small group has now grown into a community of more than 41,000 women who aim to support each other. In November 2019, a group of women from this community got together to set up the Women for Women Foundation which works hand in hand with experts in domestic violence, homelessness and mental health. Through the Women for Women Social Fund, the Foundation supports women and their families throughRead More…

alopecia areata

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Alopecia Areata, seemingly an autoimmune condition, is characterised by isolated coin-sized hair loss patches on the scalp and/or the body caused by specific cells from the immune system attacking the follicle, blocking it from producing more hair. The first symptom of Alopecia Areata is usually sudden patchy hair loss that can grow larger, at times joining up. Certain individuals experience fast hair loss where all their scalp hair is lost without any patches appearing first. Some individuals also experience tingling, itching, burning, headaches or even pain in the skin along with hair loss. Alopecia Areata does not cause permanent hair loss since the hair folliclesRead More…

wham team

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It was exactly a year ago – June 2020, when Wham – Women Health & More was born. It all started when Francesca Fenech Conti, administrator and creator of the Facebook group Women for Women (Malta), while stuck at home due to Covid and lock down, dreamt of creating an online portal promoting women’s voices and featuring the reality and diversity of women living in the Maltese Islands. Wham features the struggles, hopes, dreams and achievements of women from all walks of life, and many readers also share their own true life experiences. Wham strives to promote and highlight local women and health related trendsRead More…

The Women In Me

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The Women In Me is an annual celebration of the different facets and diverse needs and desires of every woman, honouring what makes a woman unique as well as what all women have in common. Keeping this year’s recommended health precautions in mind, The Women In Me 2021 is being celebrated through a virtual campaign, showcasing a number of women who have impacted the local scene in a positive and empowering way. The Women In Me 2021 celebrates the strengths and achievements of women of all ages who, despite life obstacles, have managed to persevere and succeed, radiating inspiration and empowerment through their own day-to-dayRead More…

identity malta family unification

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Agnes Mudembo is no ordinary woman. A mother of three currently following a Bachelors’ Degree in Nursing on Full Time basis at the University of Malta at 42 years old is already something admirable. As a nursing student myself, I’ve met Agnes online during lectures for the past couple of months and I can say that she is a respectful, caring and dedicated woman who is eagerly studying for a better and more satisfying career. But as an extremely empathic and sensitive woman, through her eyes I could easily feel a lot of internalised pain. So through wham we sat down and attempted to uncoverRead More…

Woman Allegedly Raped by Police Sergeant

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Most of us have probably heard of a recent local case regarding a woman allegedly raped by police sergeant following theft claim. Many were those, both men and women, who took to social media to voice their thoughts and judgements about this case. I must say that throughout the years I’ve watched silently as female victims of rape and sexual assault were further subjected to public slandering and accusations following their decision to report the act. It takes so much strength and courage for a woman to report abuse, yet instead of being supported in bringing a perpetrator to justice, she is victimised further byRead More…

Menstrual Changes Following COVID-19 Vaccination

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As we are currently pacing through the COVID-19 vaccination program rollout, a proportion of women from various countries are claiming menstrual changes following COVID-19 vaccination. Some women have claimed that they’ve experienced unusual, shorter or longer, lighter or heavier periods following vaccination. Whilst experts seem to be contradicting such reports, Wham.com.mt asked the question directly to Maltese women. Before listening to real women’s experiences, let us evaluate the current scientific evidence available on the subject. Scientific Evidence on Menstrual Changes following COVID-19 Vaccination Unfortunately, although I’ve searched thoroughly for evidence based information on the subject, there doesn’t seem to be much out yet, most probablyRead More…

ellen probiotic tampon review

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The word ‘period’ can be easily associated with negative aspects such as cramps, mood swings, bloating and uneasiness, especially where irregularity is concerned. This, coupled with the diversity of products available to choose from, may create unnecessary tension. I must admit that as a writer, when I was asked to review Ellen Probiotic Tampons I felt quite taken aback. See, as a woman I’ve had my share of unsatisfactory menstrual hygiene product tries in the past (I admit I am quite fussy!), and had finally settled on using menstrual cups. However, as a mature student nurse, the word ‘Probiotic’ caught my eye, and I feltRead More…