Health (Page 7)

high blood pressure

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Have you had your blood pressure checked lately? Did you know that high blood pressure is dubbed as ‘the silent killer’? This is because many people who have high blood pressure are unaware of their condition due to lack of visible symptoms, which may lead to remaining undiagnosed for a long time, at times until it’s too late. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can kill you without even knowing that you have it. Causes include: high cholesterol an unknown disorder affecting the way your body regulates your blood pressure other diseases such as kidney disease medications such as oral contraceptives or steroids pregnancyRead More…

dealing with judgement

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It’s our nature as humans to make judgements. When you choose not to turn into an unfamiliar road late at night, sensing it may be dangerous, for instance, you’re making a judgement call which is vital for your safety or well-being. Other daily, yet less crucial judgements may include choosing whether to join a certain online group, deciding if you should approach someone at a gathering, and so on. These judgements are less crucial and are designed more to help us navigate our social relationships and take care of ourselves. Judgement becomes damaging when it involves diminishing the worth of another person or deciding yourRead More…

tubal ligation in malta getting tubes tied

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Tubal ligation, where the fallopian tubes are tied off to keep you from getting pregnant, can be performed through surgery. Women who are interested in getting a tubal ligation in Malta should know exactly what the procedure entails, its advantages and disadvantages, and most importantly whether they are good candidates for the it or not. What is Tubal Ligation? Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure in which the fallopian tubes, which are thin tubes connecting your ovaries to the uterus, are tied off. This stops the eggs released by your ovaries in your monthly menstrual cycle from meeting with sperm, preventing fertilisation; in other words,Read More…

sex cancer relationships

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Since the beginning of October, our island has been graced with several pink billboards encouraging us to look out for signs of cancer. The campaign this year combined Pink October, which traditionally focused on breast cancer awareness and Movember which looks at men’s physical and mental health. It seems that the focus of Pink October and Movember this year were cancers that have to do with sexuality and intimacy i.e. prostate, testicular, breasts, ovarian and cervical. Why do we need to talk about sex, intimacy, and relationships when cancer is mentioned? Isn’t it enough that we survive, take the oncological treatments needed and are inRead More…

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I was scrolling through Instagram as I usually do before going to bed when I encountered a story with a specific TikTok called ‘Why girls take “so long” to get ready’. Seeing how I had experienced a similar issue the night before just as portrayed in the video, I immediately took out my laptop and started writing this article. Knowing I have to go out causes me stress which is always based on one thing – appearance, which goes hand-in-hand with self-esteem. I worry that a big pimple will pop up and that I would not be able to cover it with makeup. I worryRead More…

resilience

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If there was ever a time to focus on resilience-building, it’s now. Of course, we all know that resilience isn’t something we need only during global pandemics. Life is notoriously good at throwing curve balls in our direction and, the more resilient we are, the more easily we manage to bounce back afterwards. Experiencing stress, loss, trauma, tragedy and other adverse life events impacts people in different ways. Being resilient doesn’t mean that you don’t experience pain and hardship. What it means is that you’re able to pick yourself up and recover more quickly, allowing yourself to move forward with your life. The good newsRead More…

breast self exam

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As many of you are aware, October is known as breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer happens to be the most common type of cancer in females. I have no doubt, that with every article you encounter in connection to this subject, you will probably see the words “screening is important” – and I agree. Both breast self exam and medical screening are important – and this is what I will be writing about today. Women are encouraged to perform breast self exam at least once a month, and although some might feel uncomfortable touching this area, it is good to remember that that 60Read More…

music speaks Ale's Project

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Driving back home following our ritualistic visit to my parents, we put on Alessia’s favourite sound track – Shrek. Alessia must have been around 2 years old at the time. Those days I used to welcome with open arms the red traffic light command. This vibrant colour, that many of us loathe seeing while driving, during this period in my life offered me the time to listen to my own breathing, it was within these brief moments that I allowed myself to reach within and reflect on my current state of being. “And then I saw her face, I’m a believer… YAY!” came the cuteRead More…

bras

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Breast cancer awareness month is with us yet again, and today – we’ll be delving into the different types of bras out there – and more so, what they’re there for… Why Is The Right Bra So Important? Realistically speaking, most of us pick our bras according to availability or aesthetics – but according to experts, regularly wearing an ill-fitted bra may lead to several problems: ranging from bad posture and shoulder pain to skin irritation and scarring. Plus, not only can proper-fitting bras help women feel more confident, but they reduce premature breast sagging; reduce the deep creases and bulges around the chest; andRead More…

baby loss awareness week

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Grief is all the feelings you have when someone close to you dies. You may find it hard to believe that your baby died. You may want to shout or scream or cry. You may want to blame someone. Or you may want to hide under the covers and never come out. At times, your feelings may seem more than you can handle. You may feel sad, depressed, angry or guilty. You may get sick easily with colds and stomach aches and have trouble concentrating. All of these are part of grief. When your baby dies from miscarriage, stillbirth or at or after birth, your hope of being aRead More…