Health News
In this issue
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Psoriasis advice: management steps and where to seek support
Sunlight benefits people with psoriasis. However, winter exacerbates it due to reduced UV light, colder weather, hotter showers and central heating. Psoriasis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterised by red or silver scaly patches. It can affect any part of the body, but typically the elbows, knees and scalp. The cosmetic appearance and fear...
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Unique health plan supporting charities and medical causes
Health plan provider maintains long-standing ethical principles by offering comprehensive healthcare coverage and supporting charities through Hospital Saturday Fund. The Hospital Saturday Fund charity, and its trading company HSF Health Plan, mark its 150th year by upholding the charitable principles of its founders. Notably, all profits made by HSF Health Plan are passed on to...
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Giving construction stakeholders tips, techniques and regulation awareness
Free courses give construction industry stakeholders the confidence that they are complying with building regulations while using products, systems and materials effectively. Whether you are a busy construction industry professional or a property owner involved in a significant DIY project, it’s essential to be aware of — and comply with — the latest building regulations....
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Initiatives that are making a sustainable difference to the environment
Companies in the construction industry can make a positive difference to the planet by improving the sustainability of their products and manufacturing operations. These days, companies make big announcements about their commitment to sustainability. “The thing is, the public is a lot more switched-on about this topic now,” says Kieran Holohan, Managing Director of insulation...
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How to get your home insulation ready for winter — and feel better as a result
Living in a poorly insulated property can be detrimental to our health. Getting your home winter-ready with some quick fixes will be good for your wellbeing and bank balance. Typically, people associate the ‘winter readiness’ of their homes with energy efficiency. That’s important in this chilly economic climate because if a building is poorly insulated,...
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Five actions to help safeguard lung health
Colder weather, more time indoors and increased circulation of flu and viruses mean that winter can be a challenging time for our lung health. The good news is that there are measures we can take to help protect it. The Irish Thoracic Society is urging members of the public to ‘Show Your Lungs Some Love’...
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Ways to embrace winter wellness and wind down
As you attempt to crawl out of bed each morning in winter, it’s easy to see why animals choose to hibernate. In the natural world, winter is a time for slowing down. There are huge benefits to slowing down in winter. In the past, people followed the seasons more closely, getting up much later and going to...
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Winter effects on skin conditions
With the winter upon us, it’s hard to ignore the effects this time of year can have on our skin, particularly if we suffer from skin immune conditions. The cold weather and low relative humidity can sap moisture from the skin — leaving it dry, red and flaky. This can worsen with the dry heat...
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Why vaccines against respiratory infections are important during the winter months
Winter is here, and with it comes an increased risk of respiratory infectious diseases. To defend ourselves against attacks from nasty microbes, we should get vaccinated. Respiratory infections are more prevalent in winter because we spend more time indoors and our resistance is lower. Respiratory microbes are spread by coughing and sneezing, and transmission is...
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Indoor health: how retrofitting can help Ireland live better
Awareness of the impact of nutrition on health has increased; but as we spend more than 90% of our time indoors, we should not forget that where we live (and work) can affect our health, too. More than 5,000 homes must be retrofitted every month until 2030 to reach our climate targets. While the challenges...