It hard to overstate the impact of widespread vaccination programmes to human health. Outside of clean water and sanitation it has saved more lives than any other public health measure. And yet, despite this, since its arrival in the 1700’s any discussion on vaccinations remain controversial. Discussions on the topic remain plagued by scare mongering…
How to manage your hayfever
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Hayfever can dramatically alter your perception of the hot weather! For 20% of the Irish population the good weather at this time of year can herald a variety of annoying symptoms, including itching, sneezing, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), runny nose, and a postnasal drip (the sensation of mucus draining from the sinuses down the back…
25% of kids in Junior infants are overweight
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Figures show that worldwide obesity has nearly doubled since 1980. In Ireland, 60% of men, and 50% of women, are overweight or obese. Set against this backdrop, it is even more worrying that the levels of childhood overweight and obesity are also exploding. We now know that 1 in 4 boys and 1 in 5…
What everyone needs to know about concussion in sport
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In 2011 Ben Robinson, a boy of 14 years of age, from County Antrim, was playing a rugby match for his for his school, Carrickfergus Grammer. This was an important game for Ben and for Carrickfergus, it was the second round of the prestigous medallion shield in Northern Ireland. Ben is all action. Very committed….
CPE: Latest deadly Superbug Arrives In Cavan
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Last November, Northern Sound reported that the CPE (carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales) superbug had arrived in Cavan General Hospital. This is a hugely concerning development for our locality! Some background first. Many of us suffer from bladder, kidney, chest, or skin infections. These are caused by bugs which have been around for billions of years but only…
Why exercise should be more than just a New Year’s Resolution!
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(Image copyright username – https://skatesphere.com) One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions is the intention to exercise more. However, we know that 66% will abandon a new exercise programme before the end of January! This is not surprising. We also know that approximately 24% of Irish people do not engage in any leisure time…