HEALTH

More Than A Quarter Of People In The UK Say That Sleeping With Their Dog Improves Their Mental Wellbeing

In the UK alone, over a third (34%) of the population own at least one dog*. It’s no secret that dogs can be the perfect companions and can offer so much love and reassurance to their owner, so much so that many people are spending every possible moment with their beloved pooches. Leading distributors of […]

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Prioritising Wellness On Holiday: Millions Of Travellers Plan To Continue Fitness Routines

A poll of 2,000 adults who travel found seven in 10 focus on their well-being when abroad – with walking (61 per cent), reading a book (50 per cent) and exercising (33 per cent) high on the list of holiday activities. And while 24 per cent simply maintain their usual good habits while away from

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A Fifth Of Adults Wrongly Believe Alzheimer’s And Dementia Are The Same

A poll of 2,000 people has revealed the biggest misconceptions about dementia, with 17 per cent believing that if a family member develops the condition, it means they will too. Other confusions include it being inevitable with age, only affecting older adults and that prevention is possible. Just over a third (34 per cent) always

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What Keeps You Up At Night? Here Are The Top 20 Things Keeping People Up At Night

Millions of people in the UK admit they’re tired ‘all the time’ – but struggle to get to sleep due to stress. A poll of 2,000 adults found they say ‘I’m tired’ out loud three times a day  – with one in 10 saying the phrase five times or more. General stress (42 per cent),

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Appointment Of Five Health And Social Care Trust Non-Executive Chairs

The Chairs will play key leadership roles at a time of considerable challenge and opportunity for the health service in Northern Ireland. Mr Ciaran Mulgrew has been appointed as Chair of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT). Mrs Michele Larmour has been appointed as Chair of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust (NIAST).  Both

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It’s Hayfever Season: Here’s 11 Ways To Minimise Your Pollen Exposure

Across the UK around 20% of people are hay fever sufferers according to the NHS. Symptoms can include everything from eczema flare-ups and itchy eyes to runny noses. According to new research by Worcester University, released by Online.Casino,  Northern Ireland has the lowest pollen count throughout the UK with Derry being named as having a

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Outdoor Recreation NI Encourages Public To Get Out More As Days Lengthen

Marking the clocks going forward for spring, Outdoor Recreation NI is encouraging people across the country to use the extra hour to ‘Get Out More’. As days lengthen and the weather improves, there is no better time to explore some of the hundreds of outdoor trails and places across Northern Ireland. Kerry Kirkpatrick, Communication and

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How To Curate Your Social Media Feed To Boost Your Mental Wellbeing

A study reveals eight in 10 young Brits dislike their bodies as a result of online platforms   Alex Payne, Sky Sports host and co-founder of Room Unlocked, who are transforming the way influencer marketing works, discusses how to make your experience online more positive  online pharmacy purchase lioresal online no prescription online pharmacy diflucan online with

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Personal Trainer And Mental Health Advocate Delivers A Knock-Out Business With Innovative Boutique Boxing Gym

Belfast personal trainer and mental health advocate Jake McBride has turned his passion for fitness into a ‘knock-out’ business with the launch of his very own boutique boxing gym, Hooked Belfast, thanks to help from the Go For It programme in association with Belfast City Council. This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland

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Women More LIkely To Change Eating Habits Than Get Cancer Symptom Checked

Women may be inadvertently putting themselves at risk of delayed diagnosis by choosing to trial probiotic yogurt, cutting out gluten, or even a new diet regime, instead of speaking to their GP about persistent bloating.   A new survey by Target Ovarian Cancer shows that over half (55%) of women in Northern Ireland would make

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Singer Janet Devlin Backs ASCERT’s ‘RETHINK YOUR DRINK’ Campaign

Northern Ireland singer & social media influencer Janet Devlin has spoken about her battle with alcoholism and mental health struggles. Speaking recently on behalf of the charity ASCERT Janet revealed one thing most people who are at the mercy of addiction need is a “safe space” to talk about their difficulties. The singer emphasized how

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Newcastle and Edinburgh Are Feeling the Glummest About Christmas This Year: New Research Gauges Brits’ Festive Moods and Plans

New research by Virgin Experience Days, the UK’s leading provider of gift experiences, captures the mood of Brits and how they are feeling towards Christmas this year. After two disrupted ‘Covid Christmases’, it seems that northerners are still waiting for the festive cheer to kick in: Geordies and people in Edinburgh are looking forward to

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SuperValu And Centra Launch Life-Saving Mammogram Campaign

A local fundraising drive for Action Cancer, supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month Leading food convenience retailers SuperValu and Centra, are launching a new initiative to support their long-term charity partner Action Cancer, by encouraging shoppers to help sponsor a mammogram. Each SuperValu and Centra store is aiming to raise at least £120, which is how

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Live Life Well-Being Centre Celebrates Successful First Year

The Live Life Well-Being Centre in Lisburn have recently celebrated their successful first year of operation. It was set up in 2021 to offer young people with additional needs in the Greater Lisburn area new services better suited to their needs. It was designed with the help of parents, who were able to identify the

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New National Employee Survey- One in Five Workers Admit Colleagues Are The Worst Thing About Their Job And 25% Say Working In Office is Impacting Their Mental Health

A new national employee survey by leading job site, RemoteWorker highlights how millions of workers in the UK are unhappy working in offices or workplaces. The extensive national survey showed that nearly a fifth (19%) of UK employees admit their colleagues are the worst thing about going into the office and 13% dread going to work every

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NEARLY HALF OF NORTHERN IRELAND ADULTS UNABLE TO NAME SINGLE BLOOD CANCER SYMPTOM  

Nearly half of NI adults cannot name a single symptom of blood cancer despite it being the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, according to new research released by Blood Cancer UK.    When people were asked to spontaneously list what they thought were common signs of blood cancer, the charity’s survey found almost half

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Going Commando – The (Very) Uncomfortable Truth

As the summer heatwaves continue a top doctor has warned men across the UK of the dangers of “going commando”. Dermatologist Dr. Faheem Latheef said having fresh, well-fitting underwear daily can help prevent nasty bugs and even heat-induced rashes. Speaking on behalf of the online retailer pantsandocks.com Dr. Latheef added that “the groin area tends to be an ideal

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Talented Graduate Gets A Life-Changing Chance Through Disability Placement Programme

Charity turning a tide of disability employment gap in Northern Ireland. Queen’s University Belfast graduate Anna Lawrenson was scared to enter the labour market. That was until she was given a life changing opportunity with Leonard Cheshire’s Grad Employ programme. “I was still unsure of myself and my capabilities. I was quite scared actually,“ said

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Tyrone Cancer Survivor Reveals How Awareness And Early Diagnosis Can Save A Life

For Fintona based Kevin Campbell, it was his mother’s previous diagnosis and unfortunate passing that helped to save his life. With an overarching awareness of the early signs and symptoms of oesophageal cancer, Tyrone man Kevin was quick to seek advice from his GP after finding a restriction when swallowing food one routine lunchtime. “My

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“We Want to Work Just As Much As Able Bodied People”

Belfast Man With Neuromuscular Condition Offers Insight To Employers and Fellow Graduates Having been excluded from many activities due to a lifelong disability, Belfast man Andrew Bailie, 23, had always felt his career options would not be ample.  “I have had to narrow down the scope of work I was looking for,” Andrew explained. He

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Derry Cancer Survivor Noeleen McMorris Reveals Importance of Awareness

When Derry-native Noeleen McMorris found herself with a regular influx of hiccups, indigestion and a change in swallowing habits, she knew something was wrong. Believing it was a side effect of medication, a routine GP appointment and a NICE guidelines scope referral was only the beginning. September 2016 saw Noeleen diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. Quickly

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Banbridge Survivor of Oesophageal Cancer Adrian Hale Says “Raising Awareness Can Save Lives”

Adrian Hale from Banbridge was 51 and had just completed a job for the Scout Association in Crawfordsburn when he found himself having some discomfort while eating. Taking advice from a friend, he went to the doctor which is how his long cancer journey began.  Adrian was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in September 2018 and

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Pioneering Employment Scheme Opens Up Career Chances of Newry Woman With Crohn’s Disease

“Do not be put off by that word – disability” –  Sarah Fox Urges Fellow Graduates A Newry woman who has been plagued by Crohn’s Disease has revealed how a new grad employment scheme has helped to kick start her career. Sarah Fox, 23, revealed that the chronic health condition she has had since her

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Ballymena Man Praises Disability Employment Scheme

“For me, it was a big thing. It was that sigh of relief moment.” A graduate with ADHD and social anxiety has secured a paid job placement he loves, leaving behind worries that the condition would hamper his career prospects.   Stephen Baird, 25, was doing his four-month placement with a TV station in Belfast, NVTV,

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Castlewellan Oesophageal Cancer Survivor Leanne Molloy Hails New Awareness Campaign

Leanne Molloy, 37, is a mother of two and works as a pharmacist in Castlewellan. She was in her mid-30s when she found that she had difficulties swallowing food.  Following her shocking diagnosis of oesophageal cancer, Leanne was told there would be little chance of pregnancy after the treatment. She had no time to freeze

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Mobile Unit To Raise Awareness Of Oesophageal And Stomach Cancer

Charity will travel across NI to urge patients and professionals to catch it early buy celexa online celexa no prescription OG Cancer has launched their new mobile unit to raise awareness of oesophageal and stomach cancer at an event at Stormont that will see their branded vehicle on the first of its many journeys across

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Moy Park Gives Local Schools a Sporting Chance

Ireland’s number one chicken brand, Moy Park will support 25 schools across NI and GB this summer through its new ‘Food for Good’ Sports Day initiative.   The programme will see Moy Park sponsor school sports days within the communities it operates, through the provision of branded School Sports Day kit, containing bibs, cones, medals for

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High Levels of ‘Death Illiteracy’ in Northern Ireland Could Be Causing Harm, Experts Warn

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 Marie Curie and Queen’s University Belfast, reveals that close to a third (30% of people in Northern Ireland don’t know

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NI Hotelier Appointed Mental Health Ambassador

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 colleagues about their health concerns. NI Hotelier, Ken Sharp, has witnessed first hand how mental health has impacted his business,

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Lisa McFarland, The Relationship Coach NI Celebrates 2 Years with Launch of E-Book

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 addresses the most common issues and questions that Lisa faces, daily with her clients and through her growing social media

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Purple Day 2022: Here’s What You Need To Know About Supporting Loved Ones Or Colleagues With Epilepsy

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 assure those with epilepsy that they are not alone, they are cared for and that support is on the horizon,

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New Hybrid Working Guide Offers Timely Support to Employers

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 Labour Relations Agency (LRA) for Northern Ireland. As advisors and promoters of good employment practices, the LRA has clearly identified

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Marie Curie Appoints Former Director of the Royal College of Nursing, Mary Hinds as Trustee in Northern Ireland

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 has more than 30 years of experience as a nursing professional and has held a number of distinguished roles in

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Transformational Coach Deborah King To Deliver Goal Setting Vision Board Workshop

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 place via Zoom on Tuesday, February 22 at 7.30pm. The vision board session is for people who want to get

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News In Brief: Covid Vaccine Certificates Introduced From Today

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 certificate, their vaccination cards or proof of a negative lateral flow test for entry. Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer, Michael

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News In Brief: Potential Vaccine For Alzheimer’s

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 memory. The pioneering therapy could revolutionise treatment, according to British and German scientists.   Hear more news and showbiz from

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News In Brief: ‘Zoom Dysmorphia’ Causing Rise In Cosmetic Procedures

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 condition dubbed ‘Zoom dysmorphia’.   Hear more news and showbiz from me, Tina Calder, on  online pharmacy estrace no

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