Health Archives - Empoword Journalism https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/category/all-articles/lifestyle/health/ Led by women. Uniting and empowering journalists across the globe. Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:05:38 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 The Battle For ADHD Medication https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/the-battle-for-adhd-medication/ https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/the-battle-for-adhd-medication/#respond Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:05:38 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.co.uk/?p=68488 By now, most people have heard about the endless waiting lists for an ADHD diagnosis. Still, the struggle doesn’t end there, with many unable to access medication or support even after their diagnosis.

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]]> https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/the-battle-for-adhd-medication/feed/ 0 Periods Are Quietly Derailing Women’s Career Progression https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/periods-quietly-derail-womens-career-progression/ https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/periods-quietly-derail-womens-career-progression/#respond Sat, 31 May 2025 03:27:25 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.co.uk/?p=68492 Periods are disrupting women's career progression as the workplace fails to reflect the fluctuation of the menstrual cycle, a new survey has revealed. 

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]]> https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/periods-quietly-derail-womens-career-progression/feed/ 0 101: How to Make Exercise With Your Partner More Fun https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/lifestyle/101-how-to-make-exercise-with-your-partner-more-fun/ https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/lifestyle/101-how-to-make-exercise-with-your-partner-more-fun/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:15:29 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.co.uk/?p=63805 Many people have a love-hate relationship with exercise - but bringing in your significant other can shift your outlook.

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]]> https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/lifestyle/101-how-to-make-exercise-with-your-partner-more-fun/feed/ 0 Body Neutrality: The Answer To Insecurity? https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/lifestyle/body-neutrality-the-answer-to-insecurity/ https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/lifestyle/body-neutrality-the-answer-to-insecurity/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:58:02 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.co.uk/?p=64396 Our relationships with our bodies is a globally personal yet political topic. Can body neutrality help society let go of the all-consuming obsession with appearance?

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]]> https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/lifestyle/body-neutrality-the-answer-to-insecurity/feed/ 0 The Barbie Movie Said A Lot About Cellulite https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/lifestyle/the-barbie-movie-said-a-lot-about-cellulite/ https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/lifestyle/the-barbie-movie-said-a-lot-about-cellulite/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:17:43 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.co.uk/?p=61198 One year, and one Oscar, on from the Barbie movie's cinematic release, the film's discussion of society's aversion to cellulite sadly remains just as relevant.

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]]> https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/lifestyle/the-barbie-movie-said-a-lot-about-cellulite/feed/ 0 We Need To Talk About Period Poverty In The UK https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/features/we-need-to-talk-about-period-poverty-in-the-uk/ https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/features/we-need-to-talk-about-period-poverty-in-the-uk/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 17:51:35 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.co.uk/?p=63546 There are about 800 million people around the world menstruating every day. And the number of individuals suffering from period poverty is higher than you would think.

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]]> https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/features/we-need-to-talk-about-period-poverty-in-the-uk/feed/ 0 Are We In An Anti-Ageing Epidemic? https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/features/are-we-in-an-anti-ageing-epidemic/ https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/features/are-we-in-an-anti-ageing-epidemic/#respond Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:06:32 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.co.uk/?p=62505 The definition of “old” is becoming progressively younger. This summer, Love Island competitors in their twenties were age-shamed for 'looking older' by a merciless fanbase. Not only this, teenagers and younger are buying skincare products to fight wrinkles they don’t have yet.

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]]> https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/features/are-we-in-an-anti-ageing-epidemic/feed/ 0 Relationships With Health Professionals Are Getting Worse https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/features/relationships-with-health-professionals-are-getting-worse/ https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/features/relationships-with-health-professionals-are-getting-worse/#respond Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:15:56 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.co.uk/?p=62409 Having a positive relationship with your healthcare provider can have a significant impact on your health outcome. But, in the United States, the patient-provider relationship has regressed.

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]]> https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/features/relationships-with-health-professionals-are-getting-worse/feed/ 0 Are Your Tampons Poisoning You? https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/features/are-your-tampons-poisoning-you/ https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/features/are-your-tampons-poisoning-you/#respond Sun, 06 Oct 2024 16:06:55 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.co.uk/?p=61601 Tampons, one of the most popular period products, have become a contentious topic. Especially since research has found toxic metals present in many brands.

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]]> https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/features/are-your-tampons-poisoning-you/feed/ 0 Labour’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill Targets Record UK Vaping Rates https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/uk-vaping-rates-have-reached-a-record-high-prompting-the-labour-government-to-revive-the-tobacco-and-vapes-bill/ https://empowordjournalism.co.uk/all-articles/uk-vaping-rates-have-reached-a-record-high-prompting-the-labour-government-to-revive-the-tobacco-and-vapes-bill/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:29:15 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.co.uk/?p=61819 UK vaping rates have reached a record high, prompting the Labour government to revive the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

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