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Astatine invests €1M in Oranmore solar project
Leading renewable heat and power specialist Astatine has announced a €1M investment project in a project at the CMLS Limited cold storage facility in Oranmore, involved the upgrading of the building’s roof to solar power, with an investment of €1M.
University of Galway investigates glyphosate exposure among families
Scientists at University of Galway investigating exposure to glyphosate in families have detected low level traces of the controversial herbicide in a quarter of people tested.
No grease lightning - think before you pour to protect the environment
Starting with a commitment this Christmas season, Clean Coasts, in partnership with Irish Water, is appealing to all budding chefs, home cooks and most importantly the washer-uppers in Westmeath and the Midlands region to ' Think Before You Pour' any fats, oils or greases (FOGs) down the kitchen sink.
Pertinent role of magnesium in the body
Most people are aware of the important role of calcium in the body.
Reduce wrinkles and sagging skin with Silica
Silica is a necessary trace element in the human body and as a main component of collagen it is essential for building bones, tissues, hair skin and nails.
Beneficial properties of Zinc use within the human body
Zinc is found in every cell in the body and is a component in over 200 enzymes, more than any other mineral.
Transition year: Is it a good idea?
Transition year is a popular choice for students when they complete the Junior Certificate. Since its introduction in 1974, the programme has grown rapidly, now being offered at 75 per cent of schools nationwide. Teenagers are given the perfect opportunity to mature, acquire new skills, and gain both work and life experience. All well and good, but is it really a good idea?
Reduce wrinkles and sagging skin with Silica
Silica is a necessary trace element in the human body and as a main component of collagen it is essential for building bones, tissues, hair skin and nails.
Pertinent role of magnesium in the body
Most people are aware of the important role of calcium in the body.
Iron — ‘the blood-building mineral’
Iron is the main component needed for the production of haemoglobin, the pigment within our red blood cells, where it is required for oxygen transportation from the lungs to the body’s tissues, and carbon dioxide transportation from the tissues to the lungs. In addition to transporting oxygen through the bloodstream, iron is also a component of myoglobin, a pigment which functions in the muscles in a similar fashion as haemoglobin in the blood, therefore allowing muscle cells to retain oxygen.
