Belgium’s First Lady Veerle Hegge breaks her silence on anorexia — a candid account that could save lives Veerle Hegge, wife of Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, has chosen to speak openly about a struggle that far too many endure in silence. In her new book, The Weight of Silence, and in a frank …
Recurrent vaginal infections are more than just an occasional nuisance — for many women they become a frustrating cycle of symptoms, short‑lived relief and relapse. When itching, burning or unusual discharge return repeatedly, it’s rarely a simple one‑off infection: rather, these signs often point to an underlying imbalance in the intimate microbiome or lifestyle factors …
Sleepless nights, broken days and the constant frustration of lying awake while the hours slip by — this is the reality for many women today. Amid screens, stress and ever‑changing routines, our internal clock is under siege. The small but mighty hormone melatonin sits at the heart of that clockwork, signalling the body when to …
We all love the instant polish and flawless finish of gel and semi‑permanent nails — but constant appointments every three weeks can take a real toll on the natural nail. When removal is rushed or poorly executed, layers of the nail plate are literally stripped away. Repeated cycles of application and removal gradually thin and …
When you’re dieting, sweet fruits often get a bad reputation. Thoughts immediately run to sugar, calories and blood sugar spikes — and cherries, with their bright flavour and juicy flesh, can look like public enemy number one. The good news? They’re actually one of the friendliest fruits you can eat while watching your weight. Low …
Investing in people, not just plantations: that’s the message emerging from Indonesia’s recent push to strengthen human resources in the palm oil sector. As the industry faces mounting pressure to improve sustainability, traceability and productivity, attention is turning to the farmers, technicians and local managers who operate at the front line. The Badan Pengelola Dana …
The cry of a newborn is one of the most primal and moving sounds: it reassures, alerts, and connects caregivers to the tiny life in their hands. But when that cry becomes incessant, exhausting and relentless, it can push even the most loving caregiver to the limit. This is precisely the risk that the nationwide …
Your laundry could be silently irritating your skin — and it’s more common than you think. For many women (and men) sensitive or prone to eczema, the culprit isn’t only the creams or cleansers we apply: residues from laundry products — fragrances, enzymes, preservatives and whitening agents — can remain on fabrics and trigger irritation …
Weekend lie‑ins aren’t lazy — they may protect teens’ mental health, new study suggests We’ve all seen it: teenagers forced up early for school, then sleeping in as late as possible on Saturday and Sunday. Far from mere laziness, new research suggests those weekend catch‑ups may serve an important protective function for young people’s mental …
Sarcopenic obesity after menopause: why muscle matters more than the scale As women move through the menopausal transition, the health conversation too often focuses narrowly on weight and the number on the scale. Recent research and clinical observations point to a more important and nuanced issue: sarcopenic obesity — the coexistence of excess fat mass …
