Media Coverage of Sports Stars Struggling with Depression has Significantly Impacted Attitudes in Ireland
IRUPA and the PFAI Join the Lean on Me Campaign to Promote Positive Metal Health
According to research conducted by the Lean on Me campaign, recent media coverage of high profile sports stars coming forward and sharing their experiences of depression has had a significant impact on attitudes towards the illness in Ireland.
63% of participants in the [...]
One in 13 Irish Men Will be Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2012
Help Your Man Have a Healthy Prostate
One in 13 men Irish Men Will be Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2012
The incidence and death rates for prostate cancer are higher in Ireland than in England, Scotland and Wales[1]. One in 13 Irish men[2] will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012. What does prostate cancer have to [...]
First Combined Food and Drink Intolerance Test launches as the Nation Tackles Health Issues in January
YorkTest Ireland has today (20th January) launched Food&DrinkScan, the world’s first combined Food and Drink Intolerance test to coincide with Food Intolerance Awareness Week (23rd – 29th January) in the UK. With 45% of the Irish population suffering with the debilitating effects of food intolerance, YorkTest Laboratories, Europe’s leading provider of food [...]
Top Questions for Laser Eye Surgery in Ireland
Top questions for laser eye surgery
Laser eye surgery is an increasingly popular way to correct long-term vision impairments, particularly as the technology has become safer and more sophisticated as it has developed. Below are answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions about the treatment at Ultralase Ireland.
Will I need a consultation and why?
Before you [...]
Physical Therapy – Building on Your Qualification
Time spent working in the health and fitness industry usually means times spent with clients seeking advice or treatment on the management of sporting-type injuries. But, how best for fitness professionals to garner these type of skills and knowledge, on a properly accredited course, without making major concessions in terms of earnings or lifestyle.
An ideal [...]
myQuitTime an iPhone app that helps smokers to quit
Do You Want Stained Fingers, or a Flat Screen TV?
Tell a smoker that they are going to die because of their addiction and they will reach for a cigarette; Tell them that they could afford a 42” flat screen TV in less than 2 months if they quit, and they might not.
Tús Nua Designs, a [...]
The Twelve Days Of Christmas Detox Guide
Festive frolics can leave your Health Bank Account in the red – now is the time to plan ahead so you can get the most out of the festive season.
A pre-Christmas detox is vital if you are going to enjoy the holiday season with all the enthusiasm and vigour this [...]
2nd Avantis Health Global Health and Dental Price index shows reduction in medical treatment costs nationally
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Irish health and dental charges drop by between 3 and 10% since spring 2011(with some exceptions*)
Latest survey on Irish medical prices shows variation of up to 70% in some treatments
International cost comparisons show additional savings of up to 50% achievable by traveling to the likes of Spain, Belgium and Germany for [...]
Act Now And You Could Save €100’s On Your Insurance Cover
We are now entering the period when all three health insurers typically increase their rates. Thousands of members who changed their renewal dates last January to avoid the price hikes will see their premiums rise by up to 45% depending on which plan they hold. With over 40,000 cancellations so far this year, all insurers [...]
Savvy Seniors Encouraged To Stay ‘Full Of Life’ This Winter
Studies Show That Older People Are More Prone To Illness, Danone Issues Some Guidelines To Help Stay Full Of Life This Winter
Recent figures from the CSO[1] have found that 61% of Irish adults state that they are full of life all or most of the time. As winter approaches, Danone has developed a [...]
