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Vitamin D is often referred to as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, because our body produces it when it is exposed to sunlight. Most people can produce enough vitamin D from sunlight from late March or early April to the end of September. But it's often difficult to get enough from the sun alone for the rest of the year.

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway (UHG) was extremely busy yesterday (Wednesday) and the hospital advised that patients who attend ED for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times. The department has seen increased presentations over the last number of days, with 202 Sunday, 296 Monday and 272 Tuesday.

Looking towards autumn/winter season, most people find this time of year we need to motivate ourselves as we head into longer, darker evenings. It is so important to keep on top of our health, it's time to pick up the pieces and get our mental, physical and emotional health in order.

One thing we often forget is how sensitive our eyes are to oxygen changes. Much like a plant wilting when deprived of water, the eyes can suffer greatly when they don't get enough oxygen. This can occur due to illness, injury and unfortunately age. Hyperbaric oxygenation can be a much needed addition to maintaining or restoring your eye health.

Managing inflammation is a common challenge that many of us face, whether it’s due to injury, illness, or chronic conditions. Inflammation causes painful swelling that not only disrupts our comfort but also hinders our body’s natural healing processes by obstructing oxygen flow to our cells.

You wake up one morning feeling hot and tired. You blame the weather, overdoing it at work, and staying up too late. You somehow get through the day but by evening you are beginning to wilt. By now, you have a full blown fever and feel exhausted.

Together for Hospice, the National Hospice Movement, has confirmed that Hospice Sunflower Days is returning for its 34th year with 22 hospices throughout the country, one of which is South Westmeath Hospice, taking part in the on-street collection on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8.

"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.

Galway and Kilkenny will lock horns for the 17th time in the Leinster senior hurling championship this Sunday at 2pm in Pearse Stadium. Both sides will be eager to lay down a marker for the campaign ahead.

In our pursuit of optimal health, we often focus on aspects like nutrition and hydration. However, one vital component tends to be overlooked: oxygen. Oxygen is not just the air we breathe; it's a crucial element for cellular function and recovery, playing a pivotal role in our overall wellbeing. Yet, conditions such as chronic inflammation and immune dysfunction can disrupt oxygen levels, affecting essential bodily processes.