News Archive
News Archive
As the days grow darker and colder, many of us occasionally experience the winter doldrums. According to Mental Health Ireland, a proportion of the Irish population (1 in 15 people) suffers from Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) of depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that has a seasonal pattern
According to the Irish Heart Foundation, Cardiovascular Disease is currently the cause of one-third of all deaths and one in five premature deaths. Approximately 10,000 people die each year from cardiovascular disease – including coronary heart disease, stroke and other circulatory diseases2. By 2020 people with Cardiovascular Disease is set to increase by 40%
S. aureus is a common bacterium found on the skin and in the nose that is usually harmless. This all changes if it enters the body through cuts and grazes. To compound this in recent years, potentially life-threatening, antibiotic-resistant strains have emerged known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Even though they’re rare, outbreaks of bacterial meningitis often make the news, which can lead to people having questions about the disease, including what it is, how it is treated and spread, and how it can be prevented. Here are some basic facts about bacterial meningitis.
It’s tough to find someone these days that isn’t on some sort of prescription medicine. You might see this as a good thing as more people are receiving medication to treat what ails them. But there are risks that come with an increased reliance on prescription medication—and those risks can come to a head with the practice of polypharmacy.
Diabetes has become a global epidemic in the last quarter century, quadrupling to 422 million people living with the disease in 2014 from 108 million in 1980. Nearly 95 percent of today’s cases are type 2, where the body both can’t produce enough insulin.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. In 2017 it is estimated that there were an average of 10,857 skin cancers and 1,092 melanoma cases. Unprotected skin exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can also lead to several other adverse health effects, such as sunburn, premature skin aging, eye damage, and weakened immune system
When you hear the word fungus, you may think of mushrooms growing on a wet tree trunk, mould on old bread, or mildew at the back of the refrigerator. These are perhaps the most well-known forms of fungi (more than one fungus), but did you know that there are up to 1.5 million species of fungi, approximately 300 of which can cause illness in people?
Psoriasis is a chronic immune mediated inflammatory disorder that affects approximately 2% of the world population or 140 million people worldwide. In Ireland, there are over 73,000 people with psoriasis and more than 9,000 people who suffer with severe psoriasis.
Did you know that it’s normal for people to lose up to 100 strands of hair a day? But when your hair falls out in round a patch, that’s something else entirely. This abnormal hair loss could be due to a condition called alopecia areata.
Ever wonder what bit you? There are a slew of critters, like bees, mosquitos and ticks that are known to bite or sting and cause uncomfortable symptoms. Though bug bites are often harmless, it’s still wise to learn how to identify each bug’s distinctive bite. Knowing which kind of bug bit you can help you and your healthcare provider know what to do in case of a bite.
No one likes having dry, scaly, or itchy skin. And though it may seem like a problem that comes with cold or dry weather, or simply a need to moisturize, it may also be a sign of a medical condition called atopic dermatitis.
According to a CareerBuilder survey, about 75 percent of employers say that more than two hours of efficient work are lost every day. But it is not always obvious what exactly kills your team productivity.
Small talk. It may seem trivial, but it may be the path to a deeper connection, says Bernardo J. Carducci, Ph.D., professor emeritus of psychology and director of the Indiana University Southeast Shyness Research Institute. And it’s something that all generations can share, regardless of age differences.
