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How surviving a stroke led to helping others
Margaret Hawkins
Sinéad Lucey Brennan suffered a stroke at the age of 28. Eight years on, she is an advocate for those with disabilities, visible and hidden, writes Margaret Hawkins.
6 March 2024 Health
'Anyone can get lung cancer – at any age’
Artist Marina Wild’s diagnosis of lung cancer came completely out of the blue at the age of 34. Now 40 and a mother, she tells her rollercoaster story of treatment, remission, recurrence and hope.
28 February 2024 Health
Clearing the fog – making medical information accessible
Patients for Patient Safety Ireland members seek joined up thinking related to health literacy. That’s so that people know, from their teens, how to understand health information correctly and access.
Health: labour of love
Knowing what your pain relief options are in labour – from self-help tips to available medications – can ease anxiety as your due date gets closer, writes Margaret Hawkins.
21 February 2024 Health
Health: sort your balance problems to avoid a fall
Feel dizzy when you stand up? Is the fear of a fall limiting what you do and where you go? Getting vertigo issues sorted out can mean a new lease of life, writes Margaret Hawkins.
14 February 2024 Health
Health: what’s breast for you?
Suffering from back, shoulder or neck pain or a ‘dipped headlights’ chest? Strengthening your back muscles and wearing a well-fitted bra can ease that pressure, writes Margaret Hawkins.
31 January 2024 Health
Healthbytes: keep informed with the latest health news
Keep up to date with developments in the world of healthcare with this month’s Healthbytes, writes Margaret Hawkins.
24 January 2024 Health
Colour blindness: seeing the world through different eyes
At least one pupil in every classroom and one person on every male sports team is likely to be colour vision deficient but is there enough awareness of the challenges? asks Margaret Hawkins.
17 January 2024 Health
Vaping: no smoke without fire? We find out the impact on young people
Vaping is now rampant among teenagers, but as of 22 December 2023, it is illegal to sell vaping products and e-cigarettes to people under18. Margaret Hawkins speaks to the experts to find out more.
10 January 2024 Health
The changing face of pharmacies
Change is afoot in the pharmacy sector with pharmacists eager to provide more services. This could save patients time, money and free up GP appointments for more serious cases.
3 January 2024 Health
Tips to ease stress and enjoy the holidays
Will you be embracing Christmas this year or enduring it? The festive season can be stressful as well as joyful so how best to navigate it?
20 December 2023 Health
Health: why are we waiting for ambulances?
When every minute seems like an hour after a loved one has taken a bad turn, the spotlight is very much on paramedic response times — particularly in rural areas, writes Margaret Hawkins.
13 December 2023 Health