Abuse helpline

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

The HSE National Counselling Service is a free service for any adult who has experienced the trauma of abuse or neglect in childhood.

Food for your brainFood for your brain

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Omega 3 is proven to greatly help concentration, learning, healthy brain development and function. In short, omega 3 is brain food. Now that exam time is upon us, a new website has just been launched by TV presenter and teacher, Aoibhinn Ní Shuilleabháin — www.brainfood.ie — which explains how and why omega 3 is beneficial for students, parents and people’s health in general.

Think outside the box

Fri, Jun 05, 2009

Rita Mylett, a personal styling and image consultant and Network Mayo’s Business Woman of the Year, offers Mayo Advertiser readers some fashion tips (www.rmibranding.com).

My weekly diary

Fri, May 29, 2009

Well readers, my Operation Alteration journey has hit a small stumbling block. The delicate matter of an inflamed nerve in my back (yes it’s as sore as it sounds), means I’m limited in what exercise I can do. But fear not, this course is all encompassing and while I may have to shelve the classes for a week, I’ve not been given any reprieve from filling out food diaries and that must continue with care and diligence.

Refuelling ageing bodies — human energy in capsules

Fri, May 29, 2009

Scientists have discovered the substance that produces energy in our cells. It is a vitamin-like substance called co-enzyme Q10 which cells need in order to make energy from fat, carbohydrate, and protein. Today they are able to manufacture the "fuel of life" and place it in edible capsules as a nutritional supplement. Millions of people throughout the world take co-enzyme Q10 on a daily basis in order to conquer fatigue and lack of energy.

Taste of Dublin ticket winners

Fri, May 29, 2009

Winners of tickets for the four day Taste of Dublin festival taking place in Dublin's Iveagh Gardens, from June 11 to 14 are:

Free child health guide

Fri, May 29, 2009

A simple guide called Common Ailments in Babies and Young Children, launched today by the Irish Pharmacy Union, gives a snapshot of the most common illnesses that children get and what parents can do to treat their child. It also gives advice on how to administer medicines safely to children. The guide is available free in pharmacies nationwide.

Sunflower Days

Fri, May 29, 2009

The Irish Hospice Foundation will hold its national Sunflower Days collection for local hospice services next month on June 12 and 13 and urged the public to make the 2009 collection recession proof by continuing to give generously to support hospice care in their areas.

Are you the next face of Simply Be?

Fri, May 29, 2009

Simply Be.ie, Ireland’s only dedicated on-line home shopping company for curvy women today launched its nationwide search to find the Irish face of Simply Be for 2010 and called on Mayo women to get involved!

Can you chew your way to exam success?

Fri, May 29, 2009

New research has revealed that chewing sugar free gum may have a positive effect on the academic performance of students, so what better time for school and university students preparing to sit exams to take small steps, like chewing gum, to help their performance.

Move or Make Over

Fri, May 29, 2009

I love to cook and was delighted when my husband treated me to an amazing Aga oven for our 25th wedding anniversary. It is a beautiful pale green and looks great in the kitchen. Now that I have my new oven it has made me reconsider the look of the kitchen and I would love to make a few changes. I have wood flooring, pine cupboards, and a pale green tiled backsplash. Unfortunately, after the expense of the oven there is not a huge amount to fund the makeover. Any suggestions?

Claremorris heart event

Fri, May 29, 2009

Local heart charity Croí, in partnership with HSE West Mayo PCCC, will hold a free Healthy Heart Day in Claremorris on Thursday June 4 at the Cúram Family Centre, Church Grounds, Claremorris, from 9.30am to 4pm.

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