With stress playing an even bigger part in our lives during these times it is a great pleasure to see a new in house magazine produced by Catherine Connors-Bevalot (who also writes for Life and Fitness) devoted to the subject. The new title called 'De-Stress' contains numerous articles in this issue that will empower the reader to take control of the stress in their lives along … [Read more...] about New magazine to help you manage stress
Back to school warning: Know the difference between swine flu and meningitis
Meningitis Research Foundation is urging all parents and teachers to be extra vigilant about meningitis as children return to school. Cases of swine flu are expected to rise again as the school term gets underway and winter approaches. MRF is warning people how easy it is to mistake the early symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia for flu symptoms – there have already been at … [Read more...] about Back to school warning: Know the difference between swine flu and meningitis
Exercise and surf, blog or Twitter at the same time
Lack of time is one of the most used excuses for not exercising. Yet how many hours a week do you spend in front of the computer surfing the net, writing blog posts, updating your Facebook status or using Twitter? I'm as guilty as anyone on this I must admit. A US company now produces the 'Surf Shelf' which allows you to, well, surf and exercise simultaneously by attaching a … [Read more...] about Exercise and surf, blog or Twitter at the same time
Parents with dental insurance are more likely to bring their children to the dentist
Vhi DeCare Dental has announced the results of research into children’s dental health habits and found that children are not going to the dentist early enough. More than half of parents polled stated their child’s first dental visit was by age four. The European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry recommends that a child be seen by a dentist in the first year of life (EAPD … [Read more...] about Parents with dental insurance are more likely to bring their children to the dentist
Limerick Women's Mini-Marathon is launched
An estimated 4,000 walkers and runners are expected to participate in the 2009 Limerick Leader Limerick Women's Mini Marathon on Sunday, 4th October next. The annual mini-marathon, which is coordinated by the Limerick Athletic Club, takes place around the University of Limerick campus. In 2008, the 7-kilometre event attracted 3,455 competitors from all over Ireland. This … [Read more...] about Limerick Women's Mini-Marathon is launched