Health News From Irish Country Living
Contributor on 25 December 2024
Kate Durrant: ‘even the dog is turning his nose up at leftovers’
High days and holidays are wonderful, but for us it’s all about the quiet time, writes Kate Durrant.
Margaret Hawkins on 18 December 2024
Stay healthy to finish off the year in fine fettle
This Christmas, prioritise wellbeing and fun. Check out our tips from health professionals, writes Margaret Hawkins.
Margaret Hawkins on 11 December 2024
Keep your pets safe during the festivities
Festive food and fairy lights make the Christmas season, but your pet could be in danger from a number of delicacies and decorations, writes Margaret Hawkins.
Margaret Hawkins on 4 December 2024
Ditching old habits is the key to better heart health
Many cardiac patients go back to old habits, even after surgery. Making better lifestyle choices is vital for staying well in the future, writes Margaret Hawkins.
Margaret Hawkins on 27 November 2024
'Choose the contraception method that’s right for you'
With so many birth control options available, doing your research and choosing the method that best suits your needs is important, writes Margaret Hawkins.
Margaret Hawkins on 20 November 2024
Keep asthma at bay and breathe easy this winter
Expert tips on how to maintain the common lung condition during the cold months, writes Margaret Hawkins.
Margaret Hawkins on 13 November 2024
Health: ‘It’s vital that women get perinatal help if they need it’
Specialist teams are in place in all maternity hospitals to help pregnant women and new mothers cope with mental health issues, writes Margaret Hawkins.
Margaret Hawkins on 6 November 2024
Healthbytes: the latest in the world of healthcare
From saving a life with CPR to monitoring your heart health, stay informed with healthbytes, writes Margaret Hawkins.
Margaret Hawkins on 30 October 2024
Health: it's either go - or go blind
With 167 trips made, the ‘Belfast or Blind’ bus has helped thousands of people. But recent HSE cuts mean costs have shot up, writes Margaret Hawkins.
Margaret Hawkins on 23 October 2024
Health: ‘you can live long and well with multiple myeloma’
Mother-of-four Mag Kirwan from Co Kilkenny, and dad-of-five Dermot O’Leary from Co Cork talk about the treatments that have helped them get on with living with multiple myeloma.
Margaret Hawkins on 16 October 2024
Health: carbon monoxide is a silent killer
Six people die each year because of carbon monoxide poisoning and many more fall ill. With fires being lit again, it’s time to be aware of the risk, writes Margaret Hawkins.
Margaret Hawkins on 9 October 2024
Health: the gift of life
Twelve years ago, broadcaster Brendan McArdle donated a kidney to his brother, Colin, to save his life. They both share their experience, writes Margaret Hawkins.
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