As temperatures rise and more of us venture outside, Vhi SwiftCare Clinics are calling on parents to be aware of the potential dangers posed by bouncy castles and trampolines. May 2012 saw 45 patients presenting to the Vhi SwiftCare Clinics with injuries relating to bouncy castles and trampolines and in April 2013 there have already been a number of presentations. Of those presenting with...
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There are few students (if any!) who enjoy sitting college exams, but looking after yourself while you study could be key to feeling your best on the big day. Here are five ways to clear your head and beat anxiety:
1. Calm your mind and eliminate the stresses of the day in just one hour by booking a yoga class. Himalaya Yoga offer unlimited classes for €28 per week and a 6.45am '...
Go for Life is giving away free copies of its Get Active exercise DVD to people aged 50 and over. The DVD features six workouts, including a warm-up and warm-down, seated exercises, some activities that will help improve balance and strength and a session to get your heart beating a little faster. To get your DVD, call Go for Life on 1800 303 545, give them your address and your DVD will be...
An estimated 35,000 people turned out for dawn walks at 20 locations around the country in an incredible show of support for Suicide charity Pieta House’s annual Darkness into Light fundraising event with Electric Ireland last weekend. With twice as many participants as last year, supporters walked and ran the 5km route in solidarity with those who had lost loved ones to suicide.
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The Cork Branch of Arthritis Ireland will hold a seminar entitled 10 Steps To Easier Living on Wednesday, May 22nd. This practical 10-step guide, presented by Mary Daly, CUH Clinical Rheumatolgy Nurse, will help attendees to understand and manage Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. The free seminar begins at 7.30pm in Bru Columbanus, Wilton, Cork. Contact 086 2676717 or...
An East Cork woman now living in Australia has helped but together a new information booklet to assist immigrating Irish in Perth. Maggie Rath, originally from Whitegate, works as a volunteer with the Claddagh Association of Western Australia, a not-for-profit charity supporting Irish people in crisis throughout the state.
The booklet, which can be accessed on claddagh.org.au, contains...
Did you know that walking can actually reduce pain and inflammation from arthritis? According to Arthritis Ireland, the chemicals released in the brain during exercise reduce pain, plus it's a great way to lower inflammation without the side effects associated with medication. As well as lowered blood pressure, regular walkers will experience less joint pressure and a decreased risk of stroke...
The May full moon will provide the backdrop to the Cork National Lunar Walk on Saturday May 25th. The unique event, a 20km night time walk through the city, is part of an annual fundraiser for Diabetes Ireland.
With approximately 191,000 people in Ireland living with diabetes, an extra 30,000 people with undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes and a further 146,000 people with pre-diabetes, the...
The Irish Cancer Society has renewed its appeal for volunteer drivers in Cork and Kerry to fulfil its Care to Drive service for patients requiring chemotherapy treatment.
Care to Drive, a service provided by trained volunteer drivers who collect and drop off the patient at their own home, was launched in 2008. To date, the service has transported patients on more than 18,000 journeys...
Celebrity chef Neven Maguire will hold a demonstration at the Maryborough House Hotel later this month, arming attendees with the recipes for a range of easy to prepare, home-cooked meals. All money raised will go directly to Brú Columbanus, which provides accommodation for relatives of seriously ill patients in Cork hospitals and the hospice, in particular relatives of sick children....
A number of Cork volunteers have signed up to cut at least seven inches off their hair for a children's charity.
All funds raised will go to the Irish Cancer Society and Macmillan Cancer, which provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer.
The hair donations, hoped to total at least 100 inches, will go to The Little Princess...
It appears that savvy parents are turning to the internet to deck out their darlings this communion season, with sales of communion dresses up 27% on ebay.ie.
Buying pre-loved items is the name of the game when it comes to saving money. There are over 5,000 communion dresses available on eBay.ie at recession busting prices and over 115 tiaras that are sure to turn heads this spring.
Visually impaired adults are being urged to avail of mobility training offered by the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. CEO of the national charity based on the Model Farm Road, Padraig Mallon outlined that hundreds of visually impaired adults are being assisted by family members to do the simple things in life. The services offered by Irish Guide Dogs could give a person the confidence and...
As most dog owners will tell you, sharing your life with man’s or woman’s best friend is deeply rewarding. But what happens when this harmonious balance is disturbed by the pitter patter of baby feet?
Dogs Trust receives 14 calls a week from families wishing to surrender their dogs when a new baby arrives or in some cases as soon as their owners become pregnant.
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Feeding your children their meals on adult-sized plates could mean they are consuming more calories than necessary. According to new research published in the journal Pediatrics, kids served themselves and then ate almost 50% more calories compared to when they were given smaller, child-sized plates. Interestingly, the only item they did not serve themselves more of was vegetables.
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