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movember

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Over the last couple of years we have seen a growing interest in men’s physical and mental health especially during the month of November. In fact, in beginning of the month, termed Movember, a number of men start with a clean shave, and grow a moustache during the rest of the month. This gesture aims to raise awareness on men’s health issues including testicular and prostate cancer, depression, anxiety and suicide. This campaign attempts to empower men to lead better, healthier lives. The Movember movement started back in 2003 in Australia however it has now turned global. This lobby does not focus only on physicalRead More…

stillborn experience

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I was rushed to an ultrasound room where they finally told us “we’re very sorry, there is no heartbeat”. I lost my baby … We were so excited to meet our first baby. My pregnancy was good and straight forward, the baby movements being a constant reminder of my pregnancy. However, I must admit that I was terrified about giving birth – but then again who isn’t? The nights were getting tougher and I struggled to sleep. Then one evening, just after the 38th week, I couldn’t go to sleep and I kept tossing and turning. I sensed that something was suddenly very wrong. IRead More…

persona med aesthetics plastic surgery

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I receive many anonymous requests from members of Women for Women with regards to various cosmetic surgery procedures. Many women seem shy to ask directly about cosmetic surgery and it is still quite something not openly discussed amongst women. I therefore decided it would be a great idea if I asked all the questions that we women would usually want to know. I have heard a lot of positive recommendations about Persona so I thought this would be a great place to start from and to see what they have to offer. With Covid-19 confining us indoors and with winter around the corner and numbersRead More…

kickstart weightloss

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In: Fitness and Nutrition, Health

Losing weight is a struggle for many of us. However, by using a holistic approach you can kick start your weight loss journey in a better way… Weight loss is a struggle for a significant number of people. Statistics showing the rate of obesity in our population, in both adults and children, are alarming and many people are aware of the negative implications of excess body weight on health. There are various factors that influence our body weight; our genetics, metabolism, age, lifestyle, eating habits and exercise routine all play a part. Due to the current COVID-19 situation many people have changed their work/fitness routineRead More…

parentcraft services malta

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In: Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health

Parentcraft Services is a free-standing Unit, forming part of the Obstetric Department and situated at Level 1, Block E, Mater Dei Hospital. Parentcraft Services offered by parentcraft midwives provide education and support during and after the pregnancy. While gathering information for this article I had the pleasure to talk to the very dedicated Charge Midwife and Parentcraft Services Coordinator, Louise Bugeja, who took the time to explain in detail the many educational opportunities that are being offered through this unit. Ms Bugeja explained that education is mainly carried out through team meetings offered to expectant mothers/couples, mothers with twin pregnancies, grandparents, and mothers with consecutiveRead More…

breast cancer

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Facing a cancer diagnosis is difficult. It stops us in our tracks, makes us re-evaluate our priorities, sometimes our whole life. It changes our daily routine, disrupts our plans and work commitments. It hits hard those who love us and significantly impacts their lives as well. I have worked for many years at the Breast Clinic, Mater Dei Hospital and could see the effect of cancer diagnosis and treatment on a daily basis. Moreover, I have experienced this first hand when my own father was diagnosed with leukaemia. Our lives revolved around his hospital visits and admissions, cancer treatment and remission. When he took aRead More…

mental health awareness day

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Every 10th October on a yearly basis, World Mental Health Day is observed, with the main objective being that of raising awareness about mental health and promoting support where needed. On this day, individuals and institutions that have the power to bring about changes are encouraged to speak out about their work within the community, as well as pinpoint areas where improvement is needed. This year’s World Mental Health Day comes at a particular time where insecurity, fear, anxiety, among other negative emotions, are reigning many lives. This increase is due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has disrupted many aspects within our society: on aRead More…

nikki muscat swimmer

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Wham met up with female swimmer Nikki Muscat: a young woman who is passionate about swimming. Despite setbacks she encountered as a female swimmer in the past, she has become an inspirational resilient strong woman who is determined to reach her life goals. Francesca: I know you participated in the London and Rio Olympics in 2012 and 2016 respectively – that must have been a dream come true…tell us a bit about how you got there and what it was like When I was 6 and had already been swimming for 2 years, I watched the Maltese Olympic contingent walk out at the 1996 AtlantaRead More…

Toly Think Pink Campaign

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This October, Toly are collaborating with the Women for Women Foundation in the name of breast cancer awareness for their annual Toly Thinks Pink campaign, an incentive to raise awareness and collect money through their Toly blusher compacts, available in four different shades. Toly are passionate about developing new ways to unite and inspire women to get involved, by finding new means to help #facethefight and support the vulnerable groups, who are suffering from breast cancer and are currently facing double the risks and vulnerability, amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The Women for Women foundation is a non-profit organization on Facebook, which has over 37k diverseRead More…

emma beck sweet valley family clinic

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I was curious to meet Emma Beck, a midwife and psychotherapist. The combination of these two specialities intrigued me and I wanted to get to know more about Emma. We planned to meet at her clinic, because something I had not realised is that Emma is also a successful and determined businesswoman. Emma also runs and set up the Sweet Valley Family Clinic in B’Kara. We had never met before and I was very surprised to find such a young woman with a warm smile and bubbly character. I was eager and curious to know more about what the Sweet Valley Family Clinic is allRead More…