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Five witchcraft myths debunked by an expert
Three women executed as witches in Derneburg Germany in October 1555 Everett Collection About 400 years ago, the European witch hunts were at their peak.…
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Like many women, I didn’t know I was autistic until adulthood – how late diagnosis can hurt mental health and self image
Dagerotip/Shutterstock For many women, adult diagnoses of autism are “a light in the darkness”, an epiphany of self-understanding. My “lightbulb moment” came in my late…
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How to design menopause leave policies that really support women in the workplace
Ground Picture/Shutterstock More than 15 million women are in employment in the UK right now, which means menopause is undoubtedly a workplace issue. And while…
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Women’s pain is often not believed – here’s how to make your voice heard when seeking help
One survey found over half of female respondents had had their pain dismissed by a clinician. Keronn art/ Shutterstock When you go to the doctor,…
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Breastfeeding increased during the pandemic but what does that tell us about how to improve rates?
SeventyFour/Shutterstock During the pandemic, there had been concerns from healthcare professionals that the restrictions placed on daily life would lead to a disruption in breastfeeding.…
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Women are less happy than men – a psychologist on why and four things you can do about it
Carve out time for yourself to avoid getting overwhelmed. pexels/liza summer, CC BY-SA Something strange is going on in women’s happiness research. Because despite having…
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First Lady Remi Tinubu Reassures of Commitment to Transform Lives of Women
<p>She pointed out that Information Technology can be used as a one stop shop for economic growth and emancipation.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/first-lady-remi-tinubu-reassures-of-commitment-to-transform-lives-of-women/">First Lady Remi Tinubu Reassures of Commitment to Transform Lives of Women </a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>
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Six books to read this Women In Translation month – recommended by our experts
Harvill Secker/The Feminist Press at CUNY/Amazon Crossing/Dedalus Ltd/Deep Vellum Publishing/Other Press Only a third of books translated into English are by women authors. August is…
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How tracking menopause symptoms can give women more control over their health
You can track your menopause symptoms by using an app, a dedicated website or a diary. Krotnakro/Shutterstock Menopause can cause more symptoms than hot flushes…
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Introducing our new series: Women’s Health Matters
Introducing our new series: Women’s Health Matters. Shutterstock/Holly Squire Welcome to our brand new series: Women’s Health Matters. At The Conversation, we believe in the…
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