World Pneumonia Day was established in 2006 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness of pneumonia and its prevention. This year's theme is "Pneumonia: The Silent Killer." Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or...
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. It causes inflammation and damage to the brain and spinal cord. There are four types of multiple sclerosis: relapsing remitting, primary progressive, secondary progressive, and...
This day was established by the UN General Assembly in 2006. It aims to raise awareness about persons with disabilities around the globe. It also encourages governments to make changes to improve the lives of persons with disabilities. On this day, we honor those who...
World Kindness Day was created by the United Nations in 2010 to promote acts of kindness and compassion around the globe. It falls on November 13th each year. Be kind to yourself You should also try to be kind to yourself. This means taking care of yourself...
Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Many prostate cancers grow...
Winter is coming, so now is the time to prepare yourself for the cold weather. These tips will help keep your skin safe from damage. The cold winter months bring many opportunities for outdoor fun, but they also come with risks. Protecting your skin against the...
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a sugar/insulin imbalance.Insulin is a hormone that allows your body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food that you eat for energy or to store glucose for future use. Insulin helps keep your blood sugar level from getting...
Staying healthy during colder months is the first step in making sure you can enjoy all the activities the season brings. When you are indoors more during the fall and winter, you may be closer to other people. This can increase your chances of catching viruses...
For children everywhere, Halloween is one of the most enjoyable dates in the calendar. However, it can also be a very high-risk occasion when it comes to fire safety. Here, we discuss our top tips for ensuring the whole family’s safety as the Halloween celebrations...
November 2022Volume 11 Fourth Quarter November may be just past pumpkin picking time, but there are still plenty of activities during the final month of autumn. And since it gets dark much earlier in November, there's even more reason to squeeze in...
As the winter chill sets in and the holiday festivities...
As we approach the end of the year, it's crucial to...
Ireland observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), which is...
Driving in Ireland during the winter months can be...
October is Fire Safety and Prevention Month, a time to...
