I think that many of you will agree with me when I say: I love listening to music. Whether we use it to hype ourselves up, comfort ourselves, relive memories, or simply switch off, music has a powerful ability to shape our emotions and moods.     But why do we love it so much?   It is a bit strange that we find music so pleasurable despite it having no survival value. So the question is why?   1.      Music activates the brain’s rewards system Music stimulates the brain’s sam

For many of the women who come through the doors at Women’s Health Matters, support begins with something simple: being listened to without judgement. From that starting point, confidence grows, knowledge is shared, and new opportunities begin to emerge. Each year, International Women’s Day reminds us all to reflect, challenge inequality, and take action. The 2026 theme, Give to Gain,  challenges us to think differently about how we can forge gender equality. It asks an impor

As we reach the end of December, we here at Women’s Health Matters want to take a moment to check in with you. While the holiday period is often portrayed as a time of uninterrupted joy, we know that for many women we support, it can bring a unique set of pressures, from financial strain to isolation and complex family dynamics. Our message to you during this time is simple: Your well-being is the priority. Whether you’re navigating the holidays alone, with family, or managin