More than a quarter of a million people in Ireland suffering from nerve-related back pain are not seeking medical assistance for their condition because they do not believe it is “serious enough” to warrant treatment, according to a recent European survey conducted by Pfizer.
The results revealed that, despite the fact 69% of nerve-related back pain patients requested time...
Significant increases in education, transport and fuel costs in the past year are being reflected in the surge of calls to the St Vincent de Paul, according to the charity’s regional president. Figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) outline that consumer prices in education are up 9.4%. A rise of 5.8% in housing, water, electricity and gas was due to higher mortgage...
A free group education programme for people with type 2 diabetes will take place in Carrigaline in May. The six-week X-PERT programme, which will commence on Tuesday, May 22nd, is aimed at educating people affected by the disease and improving their awareness about the most current treatment. HSE senior community dietitian for the Carrigaline/ Passage West, Caroline O’Connor said, "...
The Carrigaline Active Retired group will hold a talk on spring and summer planting by John Cummins of Stone Wall Garden Centre on Thursday, March 22nd. A full day outing to Glenstal Abbey and the historical part of Limerick City is also planned for Thursday, March 29th. The CARA bus will leave the Band Room at 10am. Seats must be booked by contacting Noreen on 087 130 1122. New members and...
A new handbook for older people was launched this week featuring advice and information on a wide range of issues including allowances and entitlements, medical, health and nutrition matters, options for elder care, home safety, legal and financial information. The Irish Pensioners Handbook 2012 was produced by Home Instead Senior Care with the support of Age Action and the HSE. Noeleen Cronin...
Teacher Heather Lematre has now opened a second French Centre in Fermoy. Heather, who teaches the award-winning La Jolie Ronde French structured programme to pre-school and primary school age children also runs French classes in Mallow. She said, “I’ve found that parents are wanting their children to continue with their learning and for them to build upon what they have already...
MouthWatchers is looking for quirky videos under one minute long to help the company promote its antibacterial toothbrushes in Ireland. The video competition will run until mid-April, with a prize of €1,000 for the winner and two runner-up prizes of €500. “It is not a popularity contest," says MouthWatchers boss John McKiernan, "We are not asking people to get all...
A must-have product for busy mums, La Roche Posay's Cicaplast Baume is the ultimate nourishing, repairing balm for all manner of irritation. Tolerance tested under both dermatological and paediatric supervision, it's suitable for adults, children and infants and can be used on body, face and lips to soothe eczema, redness, grazes, sunburn and nappy rash. €12.50 from pharmacies.
Suicide support group Breaking The Silence will host their second annual Walk for Life on Saturday, May 12th 2012. The walk along the stunning route, from Sneem to Kenmare will begin at the Kenmare Bay Hotel. There will be a bus to Sneem and participants will then walk back to Kenmare. Walk For Life participants are asked to raise €100 to take part in the event. To receive further details...
Easter Saturday will also see Mallow's Main Street pedestrianised to accommodate three music stages, a 36ft crocodile tunnel, carousel, bouncing castles and face painters as part of the Racing Home for Easter Festival (April 7th, 8th and 9th).Macnas are bringing their current touring show Rumpus, which features a including a 20ft suspended hare to the streets of Mallow at various times with...
With less than two weeks to go before the final deadline for the Household Charge, nearly 90% of households required to pay have not yet done so. Just over 200,000 households have registered for the controversial €100 charge out of a total target registration of 1.6 million. Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan plans to track down non-payers after the March 31st deadline by using...
Infants who snore at night may be more likely to develop behavioral and emotional problems in later life, according to new research. A US study of 13,000 children from birth until the age of seven revealed that children with any kind of sleep-disordered breathing (55% of the group) were more likely to develop symptoms of disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or...
A new, one step home test which can help men check up on their prostate health, is now available in pharmacies nationwide. The incidence and death rates for prostate cancer are higher in Ireland than in England, Scotland and Wales. In fact, one in thirteen Irish men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012. Early detection is critical to successful cancer therapy treatment, because...
Heart Foundation launch new stroke patient charter
The Irish Heart Foundation has launched a new stroke patient charter to help 10,000 patients struck down by stroke annually to access information about the quality of care they should receive.
The average stroke destroys two million brain cells every minute but the sooner a stroke sufferer receives emergency...
CIT’s Blackrock Castle Observatory has unveiled a bumper month of free events for all ages. Coder Dojo, which provides an outlet for kids who know how to code to meet others with similar interests, remains one of the hottest tickets in town. Coder Dojo Outer Space classes take place every Sunday from 10am to 1pm. Space is limited and pre-registering is required (registration opens every...
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