Boredom busting ideas for kids (and parents!)

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Not sure what to do with the kids? Well for starters, don’t worry.

Irish Heart Foundation encourages people to act F.A.S.T. during the coronavirus outbreak

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Heart and stroke presentations in Irish hospitals have fallen in recent weeks due to public concerns

Advice From Croí for people living with heart disease

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused great alarm and distress across the country. Understandably, many of those living with heart disease are anxious and concerned.

Continued support, flexibility and guidance needed for those with mental illness and neurodevelopmental conditions - College of Psychiatrists

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Vulnerable groups with mental illness and neurodevelopment conditions need extra guidance, support and flexibility in how services and treatments are delivered in these extraordinary circumstances, the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has stated.

Let’s keep moving: Age and Opportunity Movement Minutes Live

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

Due to the recent outbreak of coronavirus many of us have found ourselves housebound and unable to engage in any of the activities or classes we normally would. This is particularly difficult for older people who are self-isolating.

Mental Health Ireland shares five actions for well-being during tough times

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

Mental Health Ireland has shared five simple actions we can all take to protect our mental health and maintain positive wellbeing during uncertain and challenging times.

Cook up some fun at home with the children

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

We are all spending a lot of time at home, so I thought that I would share a few easy recipes that your children could help you make, and spend a bit of time being creative in the kitchen.

Asthma Society warns of over-reliance on reliever medication

Fri, Mar 06, 2020

The Asthma Society of Ireland has released research conducted by hmR Ireland which looks at the over-reliance on reliever inhaler medication by people with asthma in each county in Ireland. Reliever inhalers, which most people will recognise as the blue inhalers, if over-used, are strongly linked with severe asthma exacerbations and asthma related deaths.

Specsavers Castlebar and Ballina leading the way with state-of-the-art optical technology

Fri, Mar 06, 2020

Specsavers Castlebar and Ballina have invested in hospital-quality equipment that can help detect treatable eye conditions sooner. The Mayo stores have introduced an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scanner - a cutting-edge piece of equipment that allows opticians to view the eye in more detail than ever before.

Kick your smoking habit for good with 28-day challenge

Fri, Mar 06, 2020

Stopping smoking for 28 days means you are 5 times more likely to quit for good

Experts call for unified approach to tackling loneliness

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

International experts from around the world, including Ireland, have had a letter published in The Lancet medical journal, calling for a unified approach to addressing the global challenge of loneliness.

Keep your feet healthy with Mayo Podiatry

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Brid McGing, owner of Mayo Podiatry Foot and Ankle Clinic, has over 15 years experience as a health care professional, having worked in both nursing and podiatry.

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