It is very important to look after our eye health all year round, even more as we head into warmer weather thanks to bright sunshine, air-conditioned offices, dry atmospheres, dust, sand and seawater and more. Overexposure to sunlight and ultraviolet (UV) light can be very damaging to the health of the back of the eye and may, over time increase the risk of serious eye … [Read more...] about Summer sun eye health risk – how your diet can help plus expert tips
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Marty Morrissey urges checks on ‘silent killer’ of blood pressure
Marty Morrissey has urged people to have the ‘silent killer’ of blood pressure checked, having lost his father and grandfather to heart attacks. The legendary GAA commentator said their deaths fuelled his acute awareness of cardiac health as he backed the Irish Heart Foundation’s ‘Before Damage is Done’ campaign. “Sometimes we’re a bit careless about it, ‘ah, we’ll be … [Read more...] about Marty Morrissey urges checks on ‘silent killer’ of blood pressure
Healthy Hydration for Dublin Uisce Cliste Report Launched
The report details how intervention and education can improve health through hydration The Healthy Hydration for Dublin Uisce Cliste report, a study into how increasing safe public drinking water and tailored education can support the health of those in disadvantaged areas, was launched by Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor in … [Read more...] about Healthy Hydration for Dublin Uisce Cliste Report Launched
Celebrating International Day of Happiness on March 20th
Dr. Mark Rowe Shares Insights on Gratitude and the Emerging Concept of 'Gratitude Deficiency Syndrome’ As the world marks the International Day of Happiness on March 20th, renowned doctor, author and well-being expert Dr. Mark Rowe is emphasising the transformative power of gratitude in fostering happiness and emotional resilience. Dr. Rowe highlights the increasing … [Read more...] about Celebrating International Day of Happiness on March 20th
ISPCC offers free Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Programmes to support parents as well as children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties
A parent whose child is suffering from anxiety can feel utterly helpless. They are desperate to help them but simply don’t know what to do. For a parent whose child is on the CAMHS waiting list, the waiting time can feel interminable or even catastrophic. But there is something a parent can do to help their child – and themselves. ISPCC provides three separate but … [Read more...] about ISPCC offers free Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Programmes to support parents as well as children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties