History of Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is an annual holiday celebrated on February 14. It originated as a Western Christian liturgical feast day honoring one or more early saints named Valentinus, and is recognized as a significant cultural and commercial celebration in many regions around the world, although it is not a public holiday in any country. Several martyrdom stories associated with the various Valentines that were connected to February … [Read more...]

History of February 14 as a Celebration of Love

Original Celebration on Record The earliest description of February 14 as an Annual Celebration of Love appears in the Charter of the Court of Love. The charter, allegedly issued by Charles VI of France at Mantes-la-Jolie in 1400, describes lavish festivities to be attended by several members of the royal court, including a feast, amorous song and poetry competitions, jousting and dancing. Amid these festivities, the attending ladies would hear and rule on disputes from lovers. No other … [Read more...]

Raynauds Awareness Month February

Raynauds Awareness Month takes place every February. Organized by the Raynaud's and Scleroderma Association, the month aims to awareness of these disorders and offer help and advice not only to sufferers, but to their friends and families too. You may not have heard of Raynaud's, but it's thought that 10% of women suffer from the disorders which occur when blood vessels, mostly in the hands, become over-sensitive to changes in temperature. As a result, sufferers' hands often turn blue … [Read more...]

Tips for Women’s Winter Health

Yes, it might be the season for parties, making merry and cozy nights snuggled up in front of the fire, but winter also means you are more prone to colds, tiredness and craving bowls of carb-laden pasta or bakes. As the cold days and long nights roll in, the winter can have major physical and psychological effects on your body. So rather than fighting against the winter season, how about learning to embrace these effects and seasonal stresses, and use them to your advantage, so that you can have … [Read more...]

January is Canada’s Alzheimer Awareness Month

In Canada, 747,000 people currently live with dementia and one of the major challenges they and their families face when they receive the diagnosis is the stigma associated with it. Internationally, produced on May 23, 2018 this report provides an overview of global developments in response to the adoption of the WHO’s Global action plan on the public health response to dementia 2017-2025. The report was launched on the one-year anniversary of the adoption of the plan at the 71st World … [Read more...]

Surrogacy Treatment: Canada, USA and Ukraine

Surrogacy, as a highly successful method of Assisted Reproduction Technology, has emerged as a transformative choice for couples seeking Infertility treatment. Let's explore various forms of Surrogacy treatment around the world. From Canada, which is known for its welcoming environment for Infertility treatment, to Ukraine and the USA, both of which have well-regulated frameworks for Surrogacy. Surrogacy in Canada Surrogacy treatment in Canada is characterized by strict legal … [Read more...]

Timing Matters: When And How To Send The Perfect Client Gift

In the business world, client gifts aren't just a nice gesture; they're a strategic move. These tokens of appreciation can strengthen relationships, build trust, and even lead to more business. However, the impact of your gift isn't just about what you give, but also when and how you give it. This article zeroes in on the crucial elements of timing and selection to help you send the perfect client gift. 1. Why Timing Matters Understanding the right time to send a client gift can amplify … [Read more...]

Why We Need More Women in Leadership Positions

There has been significant progress for women in many arenas over the past 20 years, especially in education. Since the 1990s, women have outnumbered men in college enrollment and college completion rates. Women are also more likely to continue their education after college. This gender disparity has led to a majority of women enrolling and graduating from law school, medical school, dental school, "mba in strategy online" and more. There have also been breakthroughs for women with regard to … [Read more...]

Celebrating Women in Medicine

The presence of women actively participating in medicine, particularly in the practicing fields of surgery and as midwives, nurses, caregivers and physicians, has been traced to earliest human history. Women have historically had lower participation levels in medical fields compared to men with occupancy rates varying by race, socioeconomic status, and geography. The involvement of women in the field of medicine has been recorded in several early civilizations. An Egyptian of the Early … [Read more...]

Celebrating the Good Things in Later Life

No-one wants to get older, but unfortunately, there’s no way of preventing the march of time – at least not yet; you never know what science will come up with in the future! But for now, aging is inevitable. Rather than feeling depressed at leaving your youth behind, it makes sense to look at the second half of your life as a new beginning, an opportunity to achieve great things and enjoy yourself, and celebrate the many ways in which life is so much better now for older women. Getting older is … [Read more...]

Celebrating Women in Psychiatry

The history of psychiatry is replete with examples of poor outcomes for women in need, often women who sought medical help. Lobotomies are an extreme but illustrative example, as most lobotomized patients were women, although most institutionalized patients at the time were men. In 1937, Freeman and surgeon James Watts published on the surgery’s benefits, based on a case study of six patients with psychiatric symptoms. They credited the surgery for alleviating patients’ symptoms: “insomnia, … [Read more...]

Celebrating Women in Biotech

Biotechnology is the integration of natural science and organisms, cells, parts thereof, and molecular analogues for products and services, as per the European Federation of Biotechnology. At its simplest, biotechnology is technology based on biology - biotechnology harnesses cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products that help improve our lives and the health of our planet. We have used the biological processes of microorganisms for more than 6,000 years to … [Read more...]

International Women’s Day 2023

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has insisted that the world “cannot emerge from the pandemic with the clock spinning backwards on gender equality”. In 1977, the United Nations officially recognized International Women’s Day. This year of 2023, the United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day is “Embrace Equity.” “Imagine a gender-equal world,” says the International Women’s Day website. “A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, … [Read more...]

4 Methods of Dramatically Improving & Refining Your Core Leadership Skills

Whether you are the proud owner and manager of your business and are looking into ways of expanding not only your company but your own future career prospects or indeed are only just beginning your journey into the professional world of business, then focusing on improving your skills at leadership can only be a positive. With this in mind, continue reading to learn of four impressively effective methods of dramatically refining and improving your core leadership skills. 1. Go Back to … [Read more...]

Tips for Women Going into Rehab

When it’s time for you or someone you love to commit to sobriety and begin their journey of recovery, it's already a difficult time. You don’t want to add more pressure to the situation. Instead, it’s necessary to make going into rehab as seamless as possible. Getting treatment is the only thing that you or your loved one should be worried about, and luckily there is plenty of good treatment out there. As a woman, you might want to make sure that you’re as comfortable as you can be for … [Read more...]

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