1 in 5 Irish People Carry The Haemochromatosis or ‘Iron Overload’ Gene
This week is World Haemochromatosis Awareness Week. Despite being Ireland’s most common genetic condition, Haemochromatosis or ‘iron overload’, as it is also known, is not as widely known as some other genetic conditions. The Irish Haemochromatosis Association estimates there are at least 20,000 undiagnosed cases of Haemochromatosis in Ireland. Haemochromatosis is more common in Ireland […]
4 years ago
Pass the avo toast, avocados can seriously reduce the symptoms of arthritis
If you’re one of the many Irish people suffering from arthritis, you may want to stock up on avocados. In Ireland, around 915,000 people suffer from arthritis on a daily basis. The condition which causes an inflammation of the joints can be extremely painful and debilitating. It’s an ailment that impacts people young and old, so […]
4 years ago
Stroller Fitness set to be one of the Top 3 fitness trends to dominate 2022
A handy new way to get fit. A new study has revealed the fitness trends set to dominate 2022, and one of them involves something you probably already have at home. The research analysed worldwide Google search data for over 100 different fitness trends to calculate the increase (or decrease) in interest in them between […]
4 years ago
Good news for grandparents: Babysitting your grandkids can help you live longer
If you love spending time with your grandkids you’re in for some good news. It seems that grandparents who spend a lot of time with their grandchildren live longer. In fact, babysitting your grandchildren regularly could add at least five years to your life! Yes, apparently grandparents who babysit or provide some level of care […]
7 years ago
Taking care of ‘down there’ – a straight forward vaginal health check you can do at home
Our vaginal health is one of the areas that we neglect the most. We all know how to do a breast check after we get out of the shower, but very few of us know how to do an at-home vaginal health check. These checks are very important because common STIs and other infections if […]
8 years ago
This actor says his daughter inspired him to lose 51lbs and it helped save his life
This is amazing! This American actor recently took to social media to share his inspiring journey to lose weight after a very scary experience. Kevin Smith, best known for his role in Jay and Silent Bob, had a close call when he had a heart attack six months ago. The filmmaker was only 47 at […]
8 years ago