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by Gillian Kelly on Sep 8th, 2015 - 7728 Views

Our moods are like the seasons, transient like waves, constantly changing, and for some people their moods happen to change with the seasons.  In the late autumn or winter they start to feel more lethargic and want to hibernate, and during the end of spring or early summer they begin to feel more energetic... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 25th, 2015 - 1619 Views

I read a controversial article on a new breastfeeding trend called MilkShare and thought I would find out more about it. MilkShare allows mothers to share their breast milk online; and it is now available on Facebook. I am all for breastfeeding and believe that babies who are breastfed are given a healthy... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 20th, 2015 - 1587 Views

Emotional Intelligence and You Is there a way to estimate why some people are successful in the work place and others aren’t? The answer is yes. According to a recent test-study and questionnaire it was found when testing employers and employees that it is emotional intelligence (EI) that sets us... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 18th, 2015 - 2571 Views

Finally scientists and researchers are one step closer to a cure for HIV – a study has found. The latest research shows that molecules were tested on mice and diminished the HIV virus in the HIV infected mice by 80 to 95%. The new findings were published in the journal Molecular Therapy. It incorporates... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 14th, 2015 - 2069 Views

Leaving Cert Students Get Their Results Irish leaving cert students’ can access there leaving cert results now and the long wait is finally over. There were almost 58,000 students sitting the exams in June. The Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan said: “I would like to congratulate all of the 58,000... 

by Gillian Kelly on Aug 13th, 2015 - 7002 Views

This is a complex disorder where the person often has a distorted perception of themselves; they are impulsive and self harm. About 75% of people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder are women. The individual is emotionally unstable, especially when it comes to interpersonal relationships.... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 4th, 2015 - 2570 Views

In most workplaces employers ask of their workers to take their annual leave within the calendar year. In 2009 the European Courts of Justice ruled that workers on long-term sick leave, does not lose their annual leave even if they were not working during that year; they were entitled to accumulate... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 4th, 2015 - 1808 Views

If you are over 70 years of age you will be entitled to Free GP Care starting on the 5th of August. Older people with no medical cards or GP visit cards can start registering for Free GP Care as from today. Minister Health Leo Varadkar and Primary Care Minister Kathleen Lynch announced the new GP service... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 30th, 2015 - 1674 Views

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched their first Driver Fatigue TV Ad Campaign and will be showing the new ad called ‘Signs’ in the lead-up to the bank holiday. The RSA and An Garda Síochána also launched the August Bank Holiday Road Safety Campaign this week. The reason for the campaign... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 21st, 2015 - 2032 Views

Down Syndrome Ireland will be having a fashion show on the 16th of August 2015 at the Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Stillorgan from 3pm to 6pm. All the models are people with Down syndrome and they will take to the catwalk for a day packed with fashion and style. Kathleen Fitzsimons who works... 

by Gillian Kelly on Jul 13th, 2015 - 2685 Views

Smoking May Be Linked To Psychosis Scientists have discovered that the chemicals in tobacco might be responsible for the onset of psychosis, along with other genetic and environmental factors, which can also contribute to the disorder. Research has found that 57% of patients who were treated for a psychotic... 

by Gillian Kelly on Jul 8th, 2015 - 2999 Views

  Irish women are known to have the craic and enjoy themselves with copious amounts of alcohol. Our mates never seem to hear us when we say ‘that is enough, I don’t want anymore.’ They seem to go into Mrs. Doyle mode and say ‘Ah go on, sure you will have another, you will, ah go on.’... 

by Ava Stapleton on Jul 6th, 2015 - 2001 Views

Challenging the Moderator Recently I noticed a moderator reprimand a user on FaceBook and their post was deleted.  The moderator pointed out the standards and reminded the person that anything that violates those standards would be deleted.  In addition, there was the risk that repeated offenders... 

by Gillian Kelly on Jun 24th, 2015 - 1538 Views

Are your Cosmetics Toxic? When women put on their lipstick to enhance the colour of their lips and pat their powdered foundation onto their face they don’t think of the ingredients that go into their products. Throughout history women never thought of their health when they applied make up. In Roman... 

by Gillian Kelly on Jun 22nd, 2015 - 4110 Views

What is Swedish Massage? Massage therapies were first recorded in China from around 3000 BC.  The ancient Chinese called these practices ‘Amma’.  The Japanese also used similar pressure point known as ‘Shiatsu’. Shiatsu is a type of massage in which pressure is applied with the thumbs and... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jun 9th, 2015 - 5567 Views

Dublin City Council has announced that 5 Bring Centres will be operating 7 days a week, 10am to 4pm until the 27th September 2015. Currently there are 8 Community Bring Centres operating within the Administration Area of Dublin City Council. “We’ve opened these Bring Centres on Sunday because we... 

by Gillian Kelly on Jun 2nd, 2015 - 2156 Views

New Drug is Available to Treat Breast Cancer A new drug called Perjeta has being shown to reduce breast cancer by up to 40 % in women.  Perjeta is used to treat patients with Her2 positive, a very aggressive form of the condition.  The drug has helped to extend some patient’s lives by over 15 months. ... 

by Gillian Kelly on Jun 2nd, 2015 - 2823 Views

  Female Leaving Cert Students Feeling Stressed Studies from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) have found that over a third of girls doing their Leaving Certificate feel stressed and suffer from insomnia during their exams.  The study revealed that 40% of girls were suffering from... 

by Gillian Kelly on May 27th, 2015 - 2163 Views

A new device called ‘Mutebutton’ has been invented to help to ease the symptoms of tinnitus.  This consists of headphones and a little device, shaped like a lollipop, which you place on your tongue.  Calming music and nature sounds emanate from the headphones, while the tongue is being stimulated... 

by Betty Brunkard on May 21st, 2015 - 2787 Views

Strawberry and Cream Individual Cheesecakes Ingredients: 250g Marie Biscuits 250g Philadelphia Cream Cheese 250ml Double Cream 6 Tablespoons Icing Sugar Few Drops Vanilla 550g Fresh Strawberries, halved Method: Crumb the biscuits by placing in a plastic bag and beating with a rolling pin. Whisk cream,...