Study seeks participants to explore adult coping mechanisms during Covid-19

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

New research being conducted by NUI Galway’s School of Psychology will explore how childhood experiences affect adult wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic, and what helps people cope in the current climate.

Why runners should use a plan when training for an event

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Runners of all abilities can benefit hugely from using a plan to help structure their training towards a target race or goal.

IPPM launches new affordable digital learning courses for men and women with bladder and bowel problems

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Aoife Ni Eochaidh is a chartered physiotherapist and winner of the BPW and Irish Permanent Galway Young Business Woman of the Year Award. Her company IPPM offers physiotherapy for men, women, and children for pelvic conditions and incontinence. She is an experienced chartered physiotherapist who runs her private clinic from Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore, Galway. Aoife Ni Eochaidh has launched new home pelvic routine courses, which are affordable digital learning courses for people worldwide with incontinence and pelvic conditions. People can do these courses in comfort and privacy at home and can purchase them online from ippm.ie

The Home Pelvic Routine course can be an adjunct to your pelvic physiotherapy appointment with Aoife Ni Eochaidh when attending for assessment and or treatment at the clinic, or as an adjunct for consultations with her by video call. The courses are step by step pelvic floor training routines, consisting of three videos and three e-books. Some people may prefer to purchase their Home Pelvic Routine course without seeing or meeting Aoife Ni Eochaidh. Home Pelvic Routine courses makes your pelvic physiotherapy more affordable and it also means that only the very essential appointments need to be in the clinic or by videocall.

Sinead Lee Hair Design goes online!

Wed, Feb 17, 2021

Sinead Lee Hair Design was opened in 2017 and has developed a loyal following of people who appreciate innovation in Hair Design. Our team of professionals all with specific areas of expertise, bring an award winning experience for their clientele.

Galway slimmers lose a whopping 1,994lb in January

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

A weight has been lifted for slimmers in Galway city and county as they are an incredible 142 stone 6lb lighter since the beginning of the year. They refused to let lockdown stop their slimdown and they have lost weight while eating delicious, satisfying, family-friendly, meals. Slimming World’s flexible healthy eating plan, Food Optimising, makes losing weight easy and enjoyable. There is no calorie counting and no tiny portions — just healthy, everyday, foods that can be found at the supermarket.

IPPM launches new affordable digital learning courses for men and women with bladder and bowel problems

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Aoife Ni Eochaidh is a chartered physiotherapist and winner of the BPW and Irish Permanent Galway Young Business Woman of the Year Award. Her company IPPM offers physiotherapy for men, women, and children for pelvic conditions and incontinence. She is an experienced chartered physiotherapist who runs her private clinic from Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore, Galway. Aoife Ni Eochaidh has launched new home pelvic routine courses, which are affordable digital learning courses for people worldwide with incontinence and pelvic conditions. People can do these courses in comfort and privacy at home and can purchase them online from ippm.ie

Hartmanns online store remains open for Valentine's Day!

Tue, Feb 09, 2021

Hartmanns of Galway, one of the west of Ireland’s premier jewellers may have the doors shut, but the online store is open for business with a huger selection of diamond engagement rings for those who want to pop the question this St Valentine's Day.

Essential physiotherapy service remains open to treat bladder and bowel incontinence

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, provides face to face, phone, and video call physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence from her clinic in Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore. She also treats sexual dysfunction, prolapse, post-natal pelvic conditions, and osteoporosis. People can choose to have their pelvic physiotherapy consultation by regular phone call, Zoom, WhatsApp, etc, or to attend in person. Patients can get a referral from their GP or self-refer.

Most Irish health insurance companies provide some cover for pelvic physiotherapy and, if needed, they provide some cover for pelvic physiotherapy electrotherapy devices. Physiotherapy being an essential service, the clinic remains open during the pandemic, but is strictly adhering to Government guidelines. Letters are issued to patients travelling to the clinic to attend appointments.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

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Covid-19 vaccine rollout creates an incentive to improve our health

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

The rollout of Covid-19 vaccines is well under way, and now is the time for each of us to plan for our turn.

Five things to do to carry through real change and transformation

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

I see a lot of people who have great intentions throughout the year, start something with vigour, and then it fades out over time. However, we see other people who break through and succeed in making real change. Why is this? Why do some people have a breakthrough and others do not?

Progressive therapies for pain relief at the Crane Clinic

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Acupuncture, which originated in China, has been scientifically proven to be very effective to relieve most types of pain and is now used in hospitals and specialised pain clinics in Europe, the USA, and Australia.

Essential physiotherapy service remains open to treat bladder and bowel incontinence

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, provides face to face, phone, and video call physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence from her clinic in Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore. She also treats sexual dysfunction, prolapse, post-natal pelvic conditions, and osteoporosis. People can choose to have their pelvic physiotherapy consultation by regular phone call, Zoom, WhatsApp, etc, or to attend in person. Patients can get a referral from their GP or self-refer.

Harvey Norman connected fitness and health for wellness in 2021

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Over the past year, we have seen how important wellness is for both our physical and mental wellbeing. Wellness is about making choices for a healthier lifestyle; having fitness routines to move more, achieving quality sleep, dealing with stress, and healthy eating. As we embark on a new year, Harvey Norman’s Connected Fitness and Health range is here to inspire and help your wellness journey whether you are taking on a virtual challenge, online fitness classes, or starting couch to 5k.

A simple solution to back pain when driving or sitting

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

This is a very short article but it could make a massive difference.

Spring clean your home with O’Connor Dry Cleaners

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Among the wide range of services offered at O’Connor Dry Cleaners and Launderette, the team specialise in the cleaning of curtains, duvets, blankets, cushions, and cushion covers, helping you get your house clean and fresh.

Grealish demands IDA ‘do more’ to attract industry to Knocknacarra

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Pledges that Knocknacarra, the city’s most populated suburb, would be promoted as a location for investment, have not been met, and there remains “no indication” of any new industries locating there.

This is the view of Independent Galway West TD, Noel Grealish, who is calling on the IDA to live up to promises made in 2018 regarding Knocknacarra. He noted that the area is ripe for such development, with “dozens of acres of land” in Knocknacarra and the adjoining Rahoon area, zoned for enterprise and industrial use under the Galway City Development Plan.

Make this year for you – Avail of new free stop smoking service

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

One of the best things that you can do for 2021 is to stop smoking. Avail of the new QUIT service and this can become a reality. With the help of a Stop Smoking Advisor, you will get free expert support throughout your journey to become an ex-smoker as well as advice on stop smoking medications that help relieve withdrawal symptoms. This new service is provided by the HSE Health Promotion & Improvement team.

Make this year for you – avail of new free stop smoking service from the HSE

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

One of the best things that you can do for yourself in 2021 is to stop smoking. Avail of the new Quit Smoking West Service and this can become a reality. With the help of a stop smoking advisor you will get free expert support throughout your journey to become an ex-smoker as well as advice on stop smoking medications that help relieve withdrawal symptoms. This new service is provided by the HSE health promotion and improvement team.

How to take 20/20 vision into 2021

Thu, Dec 31, 2020

Every year, January marks a fresh start, with a renewed focus on our health and wellbeing. We all hope the challenges of 2020 will soon be behind us, and now is the time to shake off some of the bad habits acquired during periods of lockdown. Specsavers has advice for those who have not given their vision and hearing health the care it needs during the last few months.

Stores across Ireland have already seen a spike of inquiries from customers seeking help for tired, strained, eyes caused by extended hours in front of computer and phone screens.

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