Recent research has proposed a link between fish oils and prostate cancer, but is it really true?  Expl

Meningitis is an illness caused by inflammation of the tissues around the brain. It can be caused by viruses but the most serious forms of meningitis are bacterial. Currently, children who participate in the childhood vaccination programme receive a vaccine to prevent Meningitis C. Recently, a new vaccine for Meningitis B has become available and is awaiting approval from […]

Lower back pain is a common complaint that most people may experience at one point or another. It can be due to a number of reasons but usually it is not serious and can be managed with exercises and painkillers. It is important to keep active and some of the articles below may be helpful. If you have severe […]

Many people feel sluggish and tired in the winter months. Darker mornings and icy temperatures don’t help! If this sounds familiar to you, here are a couple of simple steps that can help. http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/tiredness-and-fatigue/Pages/winter-tiredness.aspx

The World Health Organisation recently released a report investigating the link between consumption of red and processed meats and development of cancer. Red meat is classed as unprocessed meat such as beef, lamb and pork. Processed meat has been transformed by methods such as curing, smoking or salting etc. So what does this mean for […]

If you are planning on having a baby, there are many ways you can prepare your body to help ensure a healthy pregnancy. Folic acid is recommended for all women of childbearing age to ensure healthy neurodevelopment of the foetus. If there is a family history of spina bifida, you may require a higher dose […]

Physical activity has many benefits for our physical health as well as our mental health. Regular exercise promotes a healthy mind and a healthy body. It is important to start exercising at a pace that suits your age and general health and increase your activity gradually. Talk to your GP first if you have questions or concerns. Here are […]

Dementia is a progressive condition that largely affects older people, impacting on their memory, language, ability to communicate, mood and personality. The course of the illness may be gradual and sometimes subtle, as is classically the case in Alzheimer’s disease. As our population ages, the prevalence of dementia is expected to increase. Recent research published […]

Summertime can be exciting for those planning a holiday abroad. It is important to prepare well in order to get the most out of your time away. Familiarise yourself with the area you are travelling to. Is there malaria? Do you need to get travel vaccines? Have you got sun screen and insect repellent packed? […]

This week we learnt that, according to the WHO, Ireland is set to become the most obese country in Europe by 2030, when they predict almost half of the population will be obese. We still have time to reverse this trend. Try to exercise and eat healthily and this will help prevent this happening. http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/ireland-set-to-be-most-obese-country-in-europe-who-says-1.2201731 […]