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A new drive is underway to bolster State funding for services which heart and stroke patients in County Westmeath describe as their “lifeline”.

"Is that a rub or a scrub?" Marie Curran's husband jokingly asks her when she washes the dishes. That simple chore can be a mammoth task for the 43-year-old Waterford woman who was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) in 2012.

Brain injuries, regardless of their perceived severity, can initiate a chain of cognitive challenges that endure over time. Studies highlight that repeated head trauma can instigate neurodegeneration, wherein the brain's essential functions gradually deteriorate. This not only compromises immediate cognitive abilities but also escalates the risk of developing debilitating neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. Consequently, finding effective interventions to counteract these persistent effects becomes imperative.

In the ongoing battle against the enduring effects of COVID-19, known as long Covid, the spotlight has turned to hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) as a potential remedy. This innovative treatment involves subjecting individuals to high levels of oxygen under increased atmospheric pressure, helping to alleviate symptoms stemming from the vascular disruption and dysfunction inflicted by the virus.

A new drive is underway to bolster State funding for services which heart and stroke patients in Co Galway describe as their “lifeline”.

RONAN FAGAN

A study conducted by Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) in partnership with Offaly Sports Partnership has revealed a significant gap in coaches’ understanding of how the menstrual cycle impacts female athlete performance.

Have you ever experienced sluggishness, fatigue, or just not feeling like yourself? Sometimes, it's more than just needing a good night's sleep — it could be hypoxia, a condition where your body's tissues lack sufficient oxygen.

An Athlone woman who had to learn to walk and talk again following a devastating stroke, has graduated from university.