Infection reports shut ICU services at Balasore District Hospital
Balasore District Hospital Halts ICU Operations for Two Days Balasore: Following reports of an infection in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the Balasore District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) has suspended its critical care services for two days, Sunday and Monday, to carry out immediate corrective measures. Sources indicated that the infection may have resulted […]
Ways to keep your spark this winter
Marie Duffy PR & Communications Officer, Mental Health Ireland As days grow shorter and the weather colder, our mood can naturally dip. Winter invites us to slow down, yet our busy lives keep urging us to go. With less sunlight during winter, our bodies produce lower levels of serotonin and melatonin — the hormones that […]
HIIT vs. Steady-State: Which Workout Wins for Your Goals?
If you’ve ever scrolled through fitness reels or stepped into a modern gym, you’ve probably seen two distinct camps: the sweat-drenched sprinters gasping through high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and the rhythmic endurance crowd cruising steadily on treadmills or bikes. Both promise transformation — better health, improved endurance, and that coveted post-workout glow. But when it […]
From Lab to Life: How Biotech Is Reimagining Human Health
In the quiet hum of research labs around the world, a revolution is unfolding — one that promises not just to treat disease but to transform what it means to be healthy. Biotechnology, once a futuristic buzzword, has now stepped firmly into everyday life. From gene therapies that correct DNA errors to lab-grown organs and […]
The Art of Longevity: Habits of the World’s Healthiest People
The Quest for a Longer, Healthier Life What if living past 100 wasn’t a genetic miracle but a lifestyle choice? Around the world, there are pockets of people who live longer, healthier, and happier lives — often with minimal medical intervention. From the lush hills of Okinawa, Japan, to the coastal towns of Sardinia, Italy, […]
The Science of Calm: How Your Brain Responds to Stress Relief
The Calm Within the Chaos In a world where our phones buzz more often than our hearts beat, “stress” has become the background music of modern life. Deadlines, social pressures, and endless notifications pull us in every direction. Yet, somewhere in the chaos, the human brain holds a remarkable secret — it knows how to […]
Living well with obesity: prevention and self-management
Karen Gaynor Programme Manager, HSE Obesity National Clinical Programme Obesity is often misunderstood to be about body size, but in reality, it is a chronic disease that can affect health in many ways. From increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers to impacting mental wellbeing, obesity can affect quality of life in […]
Connection-driven services tackle loneliness and support wellbeing
Peter O’Toole Head of Counselling, Wellbeing & Emotional Support, Vision Ireland Services In Ireland, one in five people lives with a disability. For people who are blind or vision impaired, this can bring emotional and mental health challenges that are often overlooked. Inaccessible spaces, communication barriers and changes in daily routines can make it harder […]
Free mental health education programmes now open for registration
Dr Susan Brannick Clinical Director, Aware Register for free psychoeducation programmes in Ireland. Learn to manage depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder while connecting with others for support and shared understanding. At Aware, one of our key priorities is empowering people to manage conditions including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder through both information and practical, real-life […]
Optimising health and wellbeing through food and drink
Cian O Mahony Insight Specialist, Bord Bia People are increasingly focusing on self-improvement and optimising their health and wellbeing, looking to food and drink as an avenue to do so. Bord Bia’s Cultivate consumer lifestyle trends programme reveals that consumers are seeking out more personalised and ‘perfect’ ways to be healthy, with growing interest in […]