What is clean sleeping and why should you start doing it? Plenty of us planned to make lifestyle changes when we rang in the new year – but how many have resolved to sleep better this year? Yet slumber is a part of your life that experts agree needs protecting. Gwyneth Paltrow, goddess of le... Read more →
While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused gyms and fitness centers to close in many locations, this doesn’t mean we can’t remain fit and strong. In fact, maintaining an active lifestyle is an important part of combating this illness, said Angela Flatsoussis, a NASM-certifi... Read more →
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that this year’s flu vaccine is providing substantial protection against the flu, especially among children, who are being hit harder than usual this year. The vaccine is a 50 percent match to the B/Victoria viruses ... Read more →
The cost of attending one of the 11 minor injury units has been reduced from €100 to €75 from today, after Minister for Health Simon Harris signed a statutory instrument implementing the change. The move is designed to encourage people seeking medical treatment to go to minor in... Read more →
An additional 230,000 homecare hours will be provided by the HSE next year, according to its service plan for 2020 which will be published today. Health Minister Simon Harris will bring the plan to Cabinet this morning - setting out how the HSE will carve out its day-to-day budget of around &... Read more →
The importance of pharmacists working with patients, doctors and hospital pain teams to ensure the most suitable pain care treatment pathway. Pharmacists have a central role in counselling and educating patients in pain management. When pain killers are taken correctly, they can provide a useful op... Read more →
As we inch closer toward the thick of flu season, influenza activity is steadily picking up across the country — especially in the Southern states between Texas and Georgia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source reported Friday that flu activity has been elevated ... Read more →
The holiday season is in full swing — and for many people, that means travel, visitors, and a break from regular routines. Spending time with your loved ones can have many potential benefits for your well-being. But it can also expose you to viruses and bacteria that they might be carrying. ... Read more →
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation have welcomed extra funds but said the HSE's winter plan will not work without extra staff. Earlier today, the HSE unveiled a €26m winter plan to tackling hospital overcrowding. The Executive said it has learned lessons from last winter and is set to... Read more →
Pharmacists have a central role in counselling and educating patients in pain management. When pain killers are taken correctly, they can provide a useful option for responsibly managing pain. Pharmacists are experts in medicines and one of the first ports of call should be your local pharmacy if yo... Read more →
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