Health News
Health Awareness Q4 2023
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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...
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Chronic pain management: turn the pain volume down this winter
The onset of winter can exacerbate the challenges for people living with chronic pain, which is pain — regardless of the condition — that persists for more than three months. Although chronic pain issues can escalate in the wintertime, there are several management approaches that can help make the season more bearable and comfortable. Moving...
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Reproductive rights and sexual health: contraception now free for 17 to 30-year-old women
Free contraception is now available to women aged 17–30. This initiative was introduced last year, initially for 17 to 25-year-olds and from 1 January, for 26-year-olds. Underpinned by €31.5 million in funding this year, it was expanded on 1 September to include women aged 27–30. The scheme marks a significant stride towards an equitable health...