Lack of understanding of how to access end of life and bereavement support could be causing major harm to people across Northern Ireland, according to experts A new Northern Ireland report published this week, by…
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In a recent survey, eight out of 10 hospitality professionals reported at least one mental health issue during their career and almost half of those interviewed also said they do not feel comfortable talking to…
Lisa McFarland, Northern Ireland’s leading Relationship Coach, is celebrating two years in business with the launch of her first E-Book, entitled: “Tips & Tools on How to Have a Healthy Relationship.” The short downloadable book…
On March 26th, there are thousands if not more coming together to support, and fundraise for those that have epilepsy on Purple Day. Created in 2008 courtesy of Cassidy Megan an epileptic who aims to…
To coincide with the easing of Covid restrictions and anticipated lifting of the ‘work from home’ recommendation, a new guide offering NI employers the most up-to-date advice on ‘Hybrid Working’ has been launched by the…
Mid and East Antrim ceramic workshops for you with Potter and Bunny By Jade Hamill If you’re looking for a creative pursuit or hobby, then you have come to the right place. The next time…
After a long and distinguished career in nursing spanning more than thirty years, Mary Hinds is on a mission to fight for “a better end of life care for all” in Northern Ireland. Mary Hinds…
Transformational coach Deborah King has announced the first event in a series of goal setting and personal development webinars for 2022. Her event Virtual Vision Board Workshop: Cosmically Creating The Life You Want will take…
Household chores are good for the mind and physical health of pensioners, a study’s found. Doing the washing up, dusting and bed making keeps the memory sharp and also helps over-60s to recover quicker from…
Covid vaccine certificates are set to be introduced in Northern Ireland from today. Starting from November 29th, those attending licensed hospitality venues such as nightclubs, pubs and restaurants will have to provide their digital vaccine…
A vaccine has been developed that could reverse and even prevent Alzheimer’s – for just £15 a dose. Experiments on mice found the vaccine destroys rogue proteins in the brain and, in doing so, restores…
Seeing our faces regularly on Zoom calls has caused record numbers of people to seek cosmetic procedures. Hair loss and wrinkles are the most common complaints of people facing their unedited image on camera. It’s…
A new study has revealed the strategies we use to avoid colds and other winter illnesses – including wiping down door handles, getting more sleep, and eating lots of spicy food. Six in 10 of…
Just half an hour of daily exercise helps to keep depression at bay, a study has revealed. Experts found activities such as aerobics, dance, gym workouts and yoga all protected against the blues. A person’s…
Unvaccinated people are 32 times more likely to die from Covid than those who have been double-jabbed, a study finds. Their mortality rate in England is 849.7 per 100,000, compared with 26.2 for fully inoculated…
Forest Fitness brings outdoor experiences of getting fit and enjoying fresh air to new levels on its 30-acre forest site near Carrickfergus, on the Causeway Coastal Route. From personal training to team activities, there is…
Poor gut health is an unhealthy balance in the gut microbiome and can lead to a myriad of health issues from problematic and confidence destroying skin conditions to diabetes, IBS, poor digestion, constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, sleep…
Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Kate Nicholl is jumping on her bike in the coming months to take part in road safety cycle training led by Sustrans. The UK wide charity works to promote cycling…
Four-time Olympic champion, Sir Mo Farah, is the latest in a long list of world famous names bound for Mid and East Antrim this summer as the Antrim Coast Half Marathon brings a stellar programme…
With September fast approaching, the Northern Ireland public are being encouraged to leave the car at home and register for the Active Travel Challenge, for a healthier and more environmentally friendly choice of travel. Whether…
The Big Jab Weekend promotion this Saturday and Sunday sees Northern Ireland’s mass vaccination centres once again offering walk-in first jabs for all adult age groups. That’s on top of ongoing vaccinations at walk-in pop-up…
The right time to get your Covid-19 vaccination is right now, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised. “The latest figures on our Covid-19 dashboard are deeply concerning, both in terms of deaths and new cases,”…
An innovative spin-off station which aims to inspire, motivate, and support the thousands of fitness fans and fundraisers who are preparing for this year’s Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon, has been launched by Cool FM….
CanStaging⁺, a user-friendly tool aimed at facilitating the recording of comparable cancer staging data worldwide, has been launched. The tool has been developed by researchers from Queen’s University Belfast, the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR),…
Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Kate Nicholl has visited Avoniel to view progress on the £8 million redevelopment, ahead of its opening in October. The transformation of the former Avoniel Leisure Centre site aims to address…
As the incidence of oesophageal-gastric cancers continues to rise, the contribution of the healthcare professionals, who take charge of patients’ care has never been more vital. Louise Collins is one of three oesophageal-gastric (OG) Clinical…
Lord Mayor, Councillor Kate Nicholl, joined Dáithí Mac Gabhann and some of his family in Falls Park this week to unveil a new floral bed, to raise awareness of organ donation. The heart-shaped flowerbed, located…
The symptoms of oesophageal-gastric junction cancer are vague and difficult to determine, but when Sean Greer was sitting in front of a bowl of soup for lunch and finding it really difficult to eat it…
Charity warns that patients need referrals dealt with without further delays OG Cancer NI, the charity that supports those with oesophageal and gastric cancers has today welcomed Health Minister, Robin Swann’s, three-year Cancer Recovery Plan…
A staggering total of £110 million has been spent on agency nursing and midwifery in Northern Ireland in the financial year 2020 to 2021, according to figures revealed by Minister for Health, Robin Swann. Mr…
Healthy snacks and breakfast company heralds better options Skipped breakfasts, supermarket meal deals and 60+ hour weeks fuelled by energy drinks were plunging chef Ben Cochrane’s health all in the wrong direction, but now he…
The support that I was given the whole way through was just amazing When East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, was having difficulty getting food down, he had never heard of oesophageal cancer, yet within a…
When thirty-four-year-old Leanne Molloy found that she had to stand up and ‘jiggle’ her body to get food to go down, she knew she had a problem! “I suffer from anxiety” Leanne, 35, said: “so…
The recently extended and refurbished Cancer Lifeline Centre in north Belfast has been officially opened following an £890,000 investment by Belfast City Council and the Department for Communities. Since 1999, the centre on Alliance Avenue…
New healthy snack company, Benergy, has a mission statement Food Impacts Mood, as they deliver a range of healthy snack options including breakfast pots that are all plant-based. Available online, in selected gyms and shops,…
In Northern Ireland there are more than 400 people diagnosed with oesophageal or gastric cancers every year, and as charity OG Cancer NI undertakes its annual awareness campaign to make sure people are aware of…
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The past year of lockdowns have presented a number of new challenges for us to overcome and more of us have been touched by loneliness than ever before. Loneliness in Lockdown Gathering is an online…
The top motivators for exercising have been revealed as wanting to beat a partner’s personal best, fit into old clothes, and to shake off a bad mood. A study of 2,000 adults reveals the top…
Mandy Lacey the 42 year old from Chesire, now lives in Annalong, Co. Down, and runs T-Gem Healthcare. She is a qualified nurse with over 20 years experience of working with older people. Mandy worked as…
According to a new survey adults in the UK are clueless about how to carry out a string of outdoor tasks such as reading a compass or putting up a tent. The poll of 2,000…
In recent years the incidence of diseases like oesophageal or gastric cancer are on the increase. Thanks to the stresses and strains of modern life – in some cases unhealthy diets, an overabundance of processed…
New research has found the top foods that can instantly put you in a better mood. A new survey of 2,000 Americans analysed the relationship between our moods and the food we eat and found…
Over half of Americans feel judged when they have to sneeze in public, even when they’re masking up, according to new research. The survey polled 2,000 Americans to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted…
The Infected Blood Inquiry is currently examining why men, women and children in the UK were given infected blood and infected blood products. The enquiry will look at the impact on the families of those…
Bombscares, Benfica and the Brandywell Stadium. This is the story of a community that needed to catch a break and how its football club, exiled from the league for more than a decade, was brought…
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Frank McCoubrey launched a campaign today to get the public running, walking or cycling 100 miles to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland. Joined at City Hall by community groups…
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OG Cancer NI, the oesophageal and stomach cancer charity, will hold its Spring Wellbeing meeting online on Saturday, March 27 at 11am, with leading medics and members of the charity taking part. The meeting, which…
Northern Ireland charity OG Cancer NI today warned people with symptoms of oesophageal and stomach cancer to contact their doctor as soon as possible as they launch their “Catch It Early” 2021 awareness campaign. More…
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