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Health: An A–Z Guide

by Tharien van Eck, AWC Antwerp and Health Team Co-Chair

 

Have you ever thought of looking at your health in an A–Z guide? Here are 26 tips to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

health atozA – Activity

Move, move, move…and add a little strength training. Aim to do this every day! Aim for a mix of cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility...

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Uterine Fibroids in Nigeria: Prevalence, Challenges and Management

by Boluwatife Ogunjumelo, AIWCC Cologne

 

Uterine fibroids, medically known as leiomyomas, are benign tumours that develop from the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus. These are the most common non-cancerous growths affecting women of reproductive age worldwide, but in Nigeria they have become a significant health issue. With a high prevalence rate, severe symptoms, and challenges in diagnosis and treatment, fibroids...

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Spending Time in Space: The Impact on Astronaut Health

by Tharien van Eck, AWC Antwerp and Health Team Co-chair

 

health spaceNASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) has studied human health in space for many years, but few could have predicted that Butch Wilmore and Sunni Williams would be stranded in space for nine months. However, they are not the longest-serving astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). Scott Kelly, Christina...

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Preserving Cognitive Health as We Age

by Dr. Lucy Andrews, AW Aquitaine, and the Health Team

 

In today’s wHealth COGNITIVE CUPorld, we are constantly faced with environmental and psychological stressors that can have profound effects on our cognitive health. From the demands of daily life to the natural aging process, maintaining a sharp and resilient brain becomes more critical as we age. Dr. Lucy Andrews, an expert with...

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Summary of Cervical Cancer/HPV Webinar

by Dr. Veronica Ventura, AWC Bern

 

Health cervical canver webinarThe recent webinar on cervical cancer and HPV was a well-attended event that provided valuable insights into the causes of cervical cancer, the link between HPV and cervical cancer, various screening methods, and the HPV vaccine. The session was fun and interactive, with many questions from attendees.

The webinar began with an overview...

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My Personal Story: Scoliosis, Kyphosis, and more...

by Sotia Kythreoti, AWC Antwerp

health personal storyI’ve always considered myself a bit of a superhero. No, I can’t fly, and my X-ray vision hasn’t kicked in yet, even after all the many X-rays I’ve had (although that might be helpful for so many things in life!). But I do have a superpower that many people don’t see – an invisible disability. You...

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