Whelehans Health Blog
Eye Spoons- A new “drug free” treatment for dry, inflamed or itchy eyes
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I decided to discuss “eye-spoons” this week as I have been getting a lot of enquiries about how they can help eye conditions since their launch earlier this year. Dry eyes or inflammatory eye conditions can include symptoms like itchy, red, irritated and swollen eyes. Dry eye mostly occurs as a part of the natural ageing process, affecting about a third of people over 65. Meibomian gland...
Flat Feet
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Eamonn Brady is a pharmacist and the owner of Whelehans Pharmacy, Pearse St, Mullingar. If you have any health questions e-mail them to info@whelehans.ie
During childhood, usually between the ages of 3 and 10, we develop a space (arch) on the inner side of our feet where the bottom of the foot is off the ground. People with a low arch or who have no arch are classified as having flat feet,...
Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis is by far the most common form of arthritis. Unlike rheumatoid arthritis which is caused by inflammation, osteoarthritis is caused by long-term wear-and-tear in the joints. After years of use, the cartilage that cushions the joints can break down, until bone rubs against bone. Osteoarthritis is rarely as crippling as rheumatoid arthritis, but it can have a big impact on a person's...
Breast Cancer facts
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Every 3 hours a woman in Ireland is diagnosed with breast cancer. In this week’s Health Blog I give some facts and figures about breast cancer which is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. More than 2000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in Ireland each year. Irish women have a 1 in 12 chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. Only about five to ten per cent...
Ligament Injuries (Sprains)
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Ligaments connect bone to bone. Ligaments help stabilise the joint, maximising strength and preventing excess movement. Ligaments are sprained when the joint is stressed beyond its normal range. Common causes of a ligament injury include twisting or landing awkwardly. Most ligament injuries if treated properly can mean a return to normal activities and sport between 4 to 12 weeks. Your...