Why people who take medication need to be extra careful in a heatwave
A number of common medications are associated with inhibiting the body’s ability to cope in heat. Temperatures are rising again in Ireland, but while everyone’s trying to make the most of fun in the sun, it’s important to remember that a number of risks come with higher temperatures. As lovely as it is to see […]
1 year ago
Sleeping with a fan on could be hazardous to your health
Will you still use it? This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Do fans work? Who knows. Will we all continue to sit in front of them and pray for rain? Of course! Some fans hit the spot just right, and others are more like decorative […]
1 year ago
Seven things parents need to do to keep their little ones cool in the heat
Met Eireann predicts this wonderful weather is here to stay this week Our first real glimpse of sunshine is finally here and although the rain keeps rearing its head, the heat is staying firm. Little ones may be finding it hard to adjust to the humid weather at the moment, so keeping them happy and […]
2 years ago
Cause of death of family who mysteriously died while hiking revealed
“They will remain with us wherever we are and whatever we do.” The cause of death of a young family found dead on a Californian hiking trail has been established. John Gerrish, his wife, Ellen Chung, their 1-year-old daughter, Miju, and their dog, Oski, were all found dead on a trail in Sierra National Forest […]
5 years ago
Here’s why those who take medication need to be extra careful in a heatwave
A number of common medications are associated with inhibiting the body’s ability to cope in heat. We’ve had a stellar few days of cracking weather that we don’t often get on our lovely island. But while everyone’s trying to make the most of fun in the sun, it’s important to remember a number of risks […]
5 years ago
Here’s why sleeping with the fan on could be really bad for your health
The heatwave has ruined all of our lives. This is not a drill. We are too warm. It’s too humid. There is no water anywhere and we are melting to death. One place that we are particularly melting to death this summer would absolutely be the bedroom. And not just because of all the uncomfortable, […]
8 years ago