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In this weeks Examiner, some great advice and tips on how to slow down skin aging
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Slowing down skin aging Protect your skin from the sun Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) rays are the main cause of skin ageing and skin cancer. Sunburn massively increases the risk of skin cancer, so protect your skin against sun damage at any age, but take special care with babies, children and young people. To reduce aging and damage from the sun: spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm cover up with clothes, a hat and sunglasses use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 It is good however to spend some time in sunlight,...
Concerned about Coronavirus? - In this weeks Examiner and Topic, Eamonns advice covers everything you need to know to allay any fears or concerns you might have concerning this growing global health issue
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Coronavirus Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new respiratory illness. This strain has not previously been seen in humans and first presented in the Wuhan region of China in December 2019. The advice below is based on the HSE’s guidance and is correct at the time of writing (14/02/20). Risk of catching coronavirus As I write this article (February 14th), there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ireland. The risk of getting coronavirus in Ireland is low. If there is a case here, health authorities will try to contact anyone who has been in contact with the infected person....
On World Mental Health Day, Eamonn's extensive article examines a variety of alternative approaches at a local level, to helping those with mental health challenges
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An alternative approach to helping mental health problems at a local level Medication or hospital treatment is not always the best choice for mental health difficulties Medication such as anti-depressants has and will continue to play an important role in the treatment of mental health difficulties such as depression. The National Institute for Clinical Evidence (NICE) is the main advisory body to the NHS in the UK. NICE determines health and clinical policy in the UK and is an internationally renowned organisation. NICE does not advise the routine use of medication for milder mental health difficulties such...
With Back to School in full swing, some great advice plus 5 Top Tips to help you minimise the risk for your kids of head lice infection.
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Screen children routinely for Head Lice Pharmacist Eamonn Brady of Whelehans Pharmacies urges parents to screen children routinely for head lice every week when they return to school. Eamonn advises early detection reduces the spread of the infection within schools and helps reduce the scale of the outbreaks, which can be distressing for children, parents and teachers. Eamonn explains while prevention products like tea tree may reduce risk of headlice, there is no way of 100% guaranteeing a child will not get head lice; the earlier their presence on the head is detected, the easier it is to get...
In this weeks Examiner Part 2 of our article on Intermittent Self Catheterisation and how or in-store Catheter Care Clinic 24th Sept may be of benefit
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Intermittent Self Catheterisation (Part 2) Intermittent Self Catheterisation (ISC) is passing a small tube, called a catheter, into the bladder, to allow the urine to flow out of the bladder. Last week I discussed the reasons you may be fitted with ISC. How often should I catheterise myself? This can vary according to: Your type of bladder problem. Medication you are taking. The amount of fluid you drink. Some people may need to perform Intermittent Self Catheterisation once a day, whilst others may need to repeat it 3 or 4 times daily. This is something you can...