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World Service,2 mins

What lies behind the wellness movement?

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When women report pain, it is more likely to be dismissed as stress or anxiety-based, with the result that women often don't receive the treatment they need. For this reason, author Aviva Romm argues that many women are now taking their healthcare into their own hands. Photo: A woman drinks a health smoothie Credit: Getty Images

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