Whelehans Health Blog
Chronic Daily Headaches
Posted by Brady Bunch on
If you take painkillers for longer than 15 days (3 days for codeine) you run the risk of getting medication-overuse headaches. The headaches caused by painkiller overuse last an average of four or more hours. What happens is that after taking a painkiller for headaches for a prolonged period of time, your body becomes used to the painkillers. A 'rebound' or 'withdrawal' headache then develops if...
Parkinson's Disease
Posted by Brady Bunch on
This article was shortened for my blog, a longer version can be found at www.whelehans.ie or call in to Whelehans pharmacy Mullingar
Parkinson's disease is a long-term disorder of caused by the degeneration of dopamine generating cells in the mid-section of the brain. Its cause is unknown. Symptoms gradually worsen over time. The main symptoms are stiffness, shaking (tremor) and slowing of...
Exam Tips 2013
Posted by Eamonn Brady on
Exam Tips
With Junior and Leaving Cert starting soon, this week I give some tips on how to perform to your full potential.
Avoid marathon study sessions
Breaking your study day into sections will help as it is harder to concentrate for long periods without a break. A study plan will help achieve this. It is important to allow time for sleep, exercise and fun.
Reducing anxiety
Going to bed and...
How sugar may reduce brain power
Posted by Eamonn Brady on
How sugar may reduce brain power(and Omega 3’s may increase it)
It may seem obvious, but diets high in sugar are bad for our health. There is lots research and evidence on the negative effects of too much sugar on weight, diabetes risk, liver function and even cancer risk. Up until now, there has not been much evidence on the damage too much sugar does to the brain. However a recent UCLA study has...