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Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need to Know (World Menopause Day) [Visuals]

October 18Posted in HealthTagged cardiovascular disease, cholesterol, ecogreenlove, exercise, Health, lifestyle, menopause, mindful eating, sleep, smoking, tips, weight, women, world menopause dayLeave a comment

Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need to Know (World Menopause Day) | ecogreenlove

World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing.

Breast cancer is often believed to be the number one cause of death and disability in women. In reality, it is cardiovascular disease. The number of cases of cardiovascular disease is high… and continuing to rise. But by understanding more about the causes and impacts of cardiovascular disease, you can take steps to reduce your risk.

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World Population Day [Video]

July 11Posted in Environmental datesTagged ecogreenlove, fertility, gender equality, global population, rights, sustainability, women, world population dayLeave a comment

What women and girls want matters.

They make up 49.7 per cent of the global population, yet women and girls are often ignored in discussions on demographics, with their rights violated in population policies. The result is a world that excludes and marginalizes half the population of the planet – a problem that will prevent all of us from experiencing a more prosperous, peaceful and sustainable future.

At the root of this problem is gender inequality.

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2030: a world without Period Poverty and Stigma [Infographics]

May 28May 28Posted in HealthTagged ecogreenlove, Education, end period poverty, end period stigma, Health, infographic, its time for action, menstrual health, menstrual hygiene, menstrual hygiene day, period talk, Waste management, womenLeave a comment

A world without period poverty and stigma is possible. But to achieve our joint goal by 2030, we cannot wait for the Covid-19 pandemic to end. We need to step up action and investment in menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) NOW!

By 2030, it is possible to create a world where no woman or girl is held back because she menstruates, but only if we step up investment in menstrual health and hygiene now. That is the key message of this new infographic.

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Menstrual Care [Guides]

May 28May 28Posted in Health, Sustainable GuideTagged ecogreenlove, hygiene, infographic, menstrual cup, menstrual pads, menstruation, period, plastic free, sanitary pads, women, zero waste

The platform for Menstrual Hygiene Day, celebrated annually on the 28th of May, shares some guides to raise awareness on the lack of education on the issue, persisting taboos and stigma, limited access to hygienic menstrual products and poor sanitation infrastructure undermining the educational opportunities, health and overall social status of women and girls around the world resulting in millions of women and girls are kept from reaching their full potential. Some guides follow below:

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Mood and the Menstrual Cycle [Infographic]

March 5March 4Posted in HealthTagged ecogreenlove, Health, hormone, infographic, menopause, menstrual cycle, mood, woman, womenLeave a comment

The word hormone comes from the Greek hormo, meaning to move forward. That’s appropriate because these powerful chemicals keep every part of the body working properly. Estrogen and progesterone, the primary female hormones, are essential for reproduction, growth, metabolism, and immune function. However, their constant fluctuation may also wreak havoc on the way many women feel.

In an analysis of 41 published studies of women’s daily moods, more than half found a link between bad moods and menstruation. Moreover, women in the Penn Ovarian Aging Study reported an increase of depressive symptoms as they transitioned into menopause. If you feel like you’re on a hormonal roller coaster, read on to learn what research suggests about hormonal mood swings, and discover natural ways to feel better no matter where you are in your cycle or life.

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