Healthcare
Contributor on 01 Dec 2021
Physio for farmers: is spinal surgery my only option?
Advances in farming may have helped reduce our physical workload, but this has still not helped our backs. Physiotherapist Stephen O'Rourke writes
Margaret Hawkins on 24 Nov 2021
The most common rare disease you’ve never heard of
Margaret Hawkins talks to Anne Lawlor, the founder of the charity 22q11 Ireland about her long battle to get services for the common chromosomal disorder.
Contributor on 13 Oct 2021
Stephen O’Rourke: keep fit while farming
Registered physiotherapist Stephen O’Rourke discusses the many different ways farming requires strength and stamina – and offers ways to take care of your mind and body.
Margaret Hawkins on 13 Oct 2021
Medical intervention: when will you call ‘stop’?
If you were seriously ill because of a disease or an accident, when would you want to call ‘stop’ with medical interventions?
Margaret Hawkins on 15 Sep 2021
How’s your head?
Margaret Hawkins talks to Hazel Breen from the Migraine Association of Ireland (MAI) about the many types of headaches that can occur – and their complex array of symptoms and triggers.
Contributor on 21 Apr 2021
Stretching for strength
Qualified fitness instructor John Conroy shares some of his best self-care tips for those living with osteoporosis or osteopenia.
Margaret Hawkins on 21 Apr 2021
Looking after your eyes and ears
Have you had an eyesight or ear test recently? If so, you are very wise. Having these check-ups can prevent a lot of health problems down the line. Margaret Hawkins writes
Amii McKeever on 14 Apr 2021
Do you access the full range of body and mind benefits of your health insurance?
There are tangible links between our mental and physical health. It can be hard to know which is leading and which is following. Taking proactive steps to protect both is a step in the right direction
Margaret Hawkins on 20 Jan 2021
What Brexit means for our healthcare
What changes will Brexit bring in relation to healthcare here? Margaret Hawkins seeks answers about where we stand in relation to the Cross Border Directive and the European Health Insurance Card
Margaret Hawkins on 20 Jan 2021
Health: new post-Brexit cross-border surgery scheme
What changes will Brexit bring in relation to healthcare here? Margaret Hawkins seeks answers about where we stand in relation to the Cross Border Directive Scheme.
Amii McKeever on 02 Dec 2020
Show people you care: Christmas with COVID-19
With 2020 an annus horribilis Dr Mark Rowe reflects on what we can do to make the best of what we have this Christmas
Katie Barragry on 11 Nov 2020
MS Ireland launches video support series
A new video series “SPMS Explained” has been launched to support those living with SPMS in Ireland.
Contributor on 04 Nov 2020
Handling the COVID-19 blues
Dr Mark Rowe shares some of his strategies for dealing with the ‘COVID-19 blues’
Margaret Hawkins on 28 Oct 2020
Early health warnings you shouldn’t ignore
COVID-19 is affecting people’s willingness to visit GPs and hospitals for check-ups and tests, but this can lead to unnecessary fatalities, writes Margaret Hawkins.
Katherine O'Leary on 14 Oct 2020
Katherine’s Country: an unexpected diagnosis
Each day is new, different and an absolute gift especially in the aftermath of an unexpected diagnosis. Katherine O’Leary writes
Margaret Hawkins on 23 Sep 2020
Healthbytes
A survey wants to hear from Parkinson’s patients, the dangers of sepsis, AWARE’s new chairty partner, computer eye strain and more discussed by Maragaret Hawkins
Margaret Hawkins on 16 Sep 2020
Is the 15-minute COVID-19 test the way of the future?
Rapid COVID-19 tests and mobile technologies that could make social interaction, business and travel easier are being trialled in Ireland. Could the proof on your phone set you free?
Margaret Hawkins on 09 Sep 2020
Palliative care: it's much more than you think
Confusion over what the term 'palliative care' means can result in people shying away from this valuable support early on, writes Margaret Hawkins in advance of Pallative Care Week from 13 September
Margaret Hawkins on 10 Jun 2020
Health bytes: sun safety and a ban on menthol cigarettes
Want some valuable tips for getting through the summer and like to stay up to date on health news? Margaret Hawkins has these health bytes
Margaret Hawkins on 27 May 2020
COVID mental health crisis
A surge in demand for mental health services and supports post-COVID is being flagged, writes Margaret Hawkins