The flat knit compression garments that lipedema patients have to wear to relieve swelling and pain.Amelie Sachs
Women suffering from the fat distribution disorder lipedema struggle with pain and prejudice. From 2026 onwards, surgery for the disease will finally be covered by health insurance – provided those affected are correctly diagnosed.
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
