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Health department still in discussions on designation of long Covid-19 as occupational illness – Naughten
Officials from the Department of Social Protection have admitted they are still engaged in a “back and forth with colleagues in health, teasing out issues” with regard to the designation of long Covid as an occupational illness.
Almost 50% of tinnitus sufferers wish they could reverse time to protect potential hearing loss
More than a third of tinnitus sufferers (35%) blame dancing the night away to loud music in their hedonistic heyday for their hearing condition.
Zero-hours hospitality workers experience burnout, says academic
A new study co-authored by a local academic has found that hospitality employees who perceive they are on a ‘zero-hour’ contract, where their hours are unspecified, are particularly vulnerable to burnout.
Sleep advice for shift workers
If you work shifts, aim to have at least four hours sleep at the same time every night/morning (eg, 3am to 7am). This will help to keep your sleep clock regular. Use the weekend or days off to get in some extra “recovery” sleep. Make sure the sleeping environment is as conducive to rest as possible.
How to prevent your ears popping – and other tips to protect your hearing on holiday
Taking a break and jetting off abroad can be the perfect way to escape the reality of day-to-day life. But for some, the perfect getaway can start to wreak havoc on our ears as soon as the plane takes off.
Help is at hand for those suffering long Covid-19 symptoms
Most people who suffer from Covid-19 return to good health very quickly.
Numerous health benefits of participation in Vhi’s ‘More Than Running’ campaign
Former jockey Nina Carberry, Olympian David Gillick and exercise physiologist, Dr Brian Carson, recently launched Vhi’s ‘More Than Running’ campaign to highlight the various health benefits taking part in parkrun can bring to all its participants.
Long Covid – help is at hand
Most people who get Covid-19 get better very quickly. Some people continue to experience symptoms, and even have other symptoms develop in the weeks and sometimes months following their infection. This is commonly referred to as long Covid. Some of the more common long Covid symptoms include a lasting cough, fatigue, aches and pains, brain fog, loss of taste, loss of sense of smell, and insomnia.
Increase in Covid-19 positive patients causing stress on the healthcare system
Covid-19 is once again transmitting rapidly in local communities and the HSE is urging people to continue to adhere to the public health advice as the rise in cases is placing huge stress on our healthcare services.
Long Covid – help is at hand
Most people who get Covid-19 get better very quickly, says oxygeneration.com, adding: "Some people continue to experience symptoms, and even have other symptoms develop in the weeks and sometimes months following their infection.
