Four in 10 adults prefer not to think or talk about palliative care, according to new research

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Four in 10 adults in the Republic of Ireland prefer not to think or talk about palliative care.

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Ensure you always support and improve your digestive health

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Understanding your gut can be confusing, particularly when it comes to what to eat and which ingredients can support and improve digestive health.

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Irish passport card

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

What is the Irish passport card?
The Irish passport card is a travel document that can be used instead of a standard passport book for travel in certain areas. It is similar in size to a credit card which makes it convenient to carry.

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Noted beneficial health properties of Maca on sale in Au Naturel

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Maca, sometimes referred to as ‘Peruvian Ginseng’, is a root vegetable native to Peru. Very much like a radish, in Peru it is known as the ‘fountain of youth’ as it has a long traditional use for energy, stamina and fertility.

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Robbie Henshaw supports former Paralympian’s epic challenge for World Sight Day

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Ireland’s Rugby World Cup Star, new NCBI board member and Athlone native, Robbie Henshaw is supporting NCBI and former Paralympian Peter Ryan to raise much needed funds and awareness this World Sight Day.

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Slight increase in number of queries to national one-parent family helpline

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Queries to the askonefamily national helpline, a specialist support line for one-parent families, increased by 15% in 2022 as families struggled with tightening energy, food and housing prices.

The statistic was revealed as One Family, Ireland’s national organisation for one-parent families, launched its Annual Report for 2022.

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Public support lifestyle changes to reduce transport emissions

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

New research by Red C and commissioned by the Department of Transport has revealed that 77% of Irish people agree that walking, cycling and using public transport more is important with regards to impact on the environment and 60% are willing to personally make changes to how they travel.

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Homeowners have on average €1,273 worth of garden accessories - Aviva survey

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Homeowners with children in Ireland typically have €1,451 worth of garden accessories, while for those without offspring in the home, the value of these items comes to an average of €1,273.

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Massaman stir fry is certain to prove a dinner delight for all the family

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

Recent research by Bord Bia has revealed that nine out of 10 (89 percent) consumers think vegetables are good value for money and the category least likely to have been cut back on in the grocery shop as a result of cost-of-living pressures.

The research also found that 90 per cent of consumers claim they like to support local fruit and vegetable growers, eight in 10 (79 per cent) believe locally grown vegetables are of higher quality, and three quarters (74 per cent) believe they are worth paying more for.

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Daily Aer Lingus service from Ireland West Airport to London Heathrow offers vast benefits

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

In March 2023 Aer Lingus commenced a brand new daily service connecting the west coast of Ireland to London Heathrow, yet another milestone in the airport’s history, it being the first time the airport is connected to one of Europe’s major international airport hubs.

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Majority of main family earners caring for children with life limiting conditions forced to give up job

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

New research conducted by the Cliona Foundation has revealed that in more than 70% of families who received assistance from the Foundation, the main breadwinner has had to give up work to look after their child.

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Majority leave festivals with ringing in their ears potentially damaging their future hearing

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

As the festival season comes to an end following the conclusion of Electric Picnic, research by Specsavers has revealed that 81 percent of festival goers admit they often leave such events with their ears ringing, which could be damaging to their hearing.

Of those surveyed, 14 percent love the sheer noise of a festival, with 22 percent saying there is nothing better than the feeling of the bass running through their bones or standing in the middle of a crowd (30%). It’s not surprising then that almost half of those surveyed (49%) are convinced that their hearing has been damaged because of the loud noise.

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