Even one severe sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing the deadliest form of skin cancer, Melanoma, later in life. If you have lots of moles or freckles, your risk of getting skin cancer is higher than average, so take extra care. It is important to check your moles on a regular… Keep Reading
The best way to truly get your skin to glow from the inside out is by ensuring that you eat the right diet, including a variety of superfoods, but there are other ways to boost the appearance of your skin. Studies show that supplements like collagen, vitamin C, and multivitamins may help improve certain aspects… Keep Reading
March 27th to April 2nd marks World Autism Acceptance week. This year’s theme, colour, highlights and celebrates the diversity of the Spectrum. Autism is more common in males than female. Research has found Autism is approximately 4.2 times more prevalent in males. Additionally, signs of autism are different between sexes. Being autistic does not mean… Keep Reading
You may have noticed an increase in social media posts showing people plunging into cold water. Yes, believe it or not, there are some people who actually enjoy immersing their bodies (in water that’s less than 15°C) into an ice bath, taking a freezing cold shower or having an outdoor swim. Keep Reading
Since becoming CEO of GibSams in September last year, Brenda Cuby has been busy overseeing and implementing new initiatives for the charity that continues to offer support and help people with mental health issues and those with suicidal thoughts. Keep Reading
In 2009, in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, 400 people set off on the inaugural Darkness Into Light 5km walk to raise funds for Pieta, a suicide prevention charity in Ireland. From small beginnings, the movement has continued to grow, and now there are over 200,000 participants in Darkness Into Light each year. Over 32 venues now take part, in 15 countries over 4 continents! Keep Reading
We often underestimate the effects of lack of sleep on our health. Ignoring theimportance of sleep may have an impact on your overall health.When you sleep, your body produces proteins that act as fuel for your white blood cells. Lack of sleep decreases the production of these proteins (cytokines) and makes you more susceptible to bacteria and viruses. Keep Reading
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in the world, accounting for 28% of deaths from cancereach year, higher than breast cancer or prostate cancer. Keep Reading
February 6-12th marks tinnitus awareness week 2023. Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a sound when there is no external noise for that sound. Keep Reading
The physical benefits of exercise — improving physical condition and fighting disease — have long been established and physicians always encourage staying physically active. Keep Reading
