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Mental health: ‘why more rural teens than ever are depressed’
Grace Hanna
As the landscape of youth mental health continues to change, it’s important to speak up and know what services are out there, writes Grace Hanna.
8 May 2024 Health
Health: hospital car parking charges add insult to injury
The charges for parking your car can add to the financial stress of illness. A cap on charges was recommended by Government back in 2020 but has yet to be implemented, writes Margaret Hawkins.
1 May 2024 Health
Scoliosis scandal: ‘It’s been so heartbreaking to see Liam disintegrate'
The curve in his spine has now passed 85 degrees, causing severe pain and making him sicker as time goes on. Margaret Hawkins talks to Kerry mother Pam Dennehy about her son Liam’s condition.
Managing rosacea – the ‘curse of the Celts’
Rosacea, the skin condition that affects the face, can impact a person’s confidence but with proper treatment and good management, those unwelcome flare-ups can be reduced, writes Margaret Hawkins.
24 April 2024 Health
Farmers urged to be vigilant of slurry gases
Slurry poses a major health and safety risk on-farm and all steps should be taken to minimise risks.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland
New app being developed to enhance farm safety
The app is currently being developed as part of PhD research and should be launched by the end of the year.
20 April 2024 News
Postnatal anxiety: don’t let it undermine your joy
Postnatal anxiety can shrink your world, so it’s important to seek help early. Counsellor Irene Lowry has advice for new mums, writes Margaret Hawkins.
17 April 2024 Health
Keeping a positive mindset amid weather woes
The weather has taken its toll on the morale of farmers. Trying to keep a positive mindset is difficult, but will make it easier to go about the day-to-day jobs.
16 April 2024 Management
ICSA group to host farmer support gathering due to weather
ICSA’s life focus group will host the gathering this Sunday where farmers can discuss their problems in relation to the current wet weather.
12 April 2024 News
Health special: screening tests that could save your life
Screening tests can catch a health condition even before it starts causing symptoms. Here are the top preventive measures for women, writes Margaret Hawkins.
11 April 2024 Health
Farmers urged to get their hearing tested
There is a huge stigma in the farming community around hearing aids and hearing loss, audiologist Rachel Hetherington has said.
10 April 2024 News
Health special: 10 tips to keep your health in check
Being proactive about looking after your health can prevent a lot of problems down the line, so it pays to be healthcare savvy with these ten tips, writes Margaret Hawkins.
10 April 2024 Health