I’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...
Happy New Year and thank you to all the clubs who reported MOTION in 2024. The Clubs in Motion Annual Report has been submitted and there will be a slide show at the FAWCO Annual Conference in March.
Eighteen members of Munich IWC reported a total of 2,952 km in December, including walks, Tai Chi exercises, Qigong, Kieser, gym, and...
A novel syndrome associated with prenatal fentanyl exposure was highlighted in a 2023 article published in Genetics Medicine Open. This study identified various abnormalities in affected infants, including short stature, microcephaly, distinctive facial features, and other congenital anomalies. The article even includes images of the babies’ faces and feet.
Despite...
You can barely get through a day without hearing something about Ozempic® and similar drugs. Whether you’re on TikTok or other forms of social media, news about these medications seems to emerge constantly.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I am a Type 2 Diabetic who...
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® have become popular treatments for obesity, but despite their success, there’s still a great deal of stigma and misinformation surrounding them. Many people hesitate to talk about their experiences, fearing judgment for “taking the easy way out” to lose weight. For decades, we’ve been taught that weight management...
The first part of an exciting new webinar series on the phases of womanhood launched successfully with a session on perimenopause, attracting 27 engaged participants. The online event, part of a four-part series focused on different stages of a woman’s life, provided valuable insights and information on perimenopause, a critical yet often misunderstood phase...
Normal aging is a challenge for women. It is about watching your body shape slowly rearrange itself. It is about becoming more interested in exercise, nutrition, vitamins and face creams. The one thing that we all hope for is to grow old with a certain grace and beauty that...
