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75 per cent of eligible Galway women availed of cervical screening

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Three out of four Galway women eligible for free cervical cancer screening availed of the potentially life saving service in 2014/2015, according to a new report. The county was one in which CervicalCheck - The National Cervical Screening Programme reported a high uptake rate (75 per cent) among its target population of women aged 25 to 60 years. The objective of the programme for coverage over five years remains at 80 per cent.

Understanding common shoulder injuries

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Shoulder injuries are frequently caused by excessive, repetitive, overhead, motions such as swimming, tennis, pitching, and weightlifting. Injuries can also occur during everyday activities such as housework and gardening.

Anti-wrinkle injections, now Ireland’s fastest growing non-surgical cosmetic treatment

Anti-wrinkle injections are the most talked-about beauty treatment in Ireland at present. Deirdre O’Dowd, operations manager at Therapie Clinic, explains why people are opting for anti-wrinkle injections as opposed to more traditional anti-ageing treatments.

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Anti-wrinkle injections, now Ireland’s fastest growing non-surgical cosmetic treatment

Anti-wrinkle injections are the most talked about beauty treatment in Ireland at present, so what’s the craze all about? We ask Deirdre O’Dowd, operations manager at Therapie clinic, to explain why people are now opting for anti-wrinkle injections as opposed to the more traditional anti-ageing treatments.

Did you know that periodontal disease could cause heart disease?

Does a healthy mouth equal a healthy heart? Could better brushing and flossing make the difference? The answer is yes.

A minute for meningitis — Download the ACT app now

Don’t you just love it when a plan comes to fruition. When an objective has been reached. When a difference has been made. And in particular I love it when I see the many worthy causes here in the west set out a long term plan and then go on to reach that. I walk with pride through the Croi building in Newcastle knowing that we ran or walked or shook a bucket to help it. Each time we pass the Galway Hospice we all take some pride from having donated in some small but not insignificant way to its being and its continuation. Those who sleep out for Simon and COPE each year know that their discomfort will help reduce discomfort for those who really need their services.

Guide to overcoming prostate problems

The prostate is a small gland, about the size of a walnut, and is situated just below the male bladder. It produces fluid which binds with semen aiding in the motility of sperm. Although many problems related to the prostate gland produce symptoms of a urinary nature, it is nonetheless considered to be an organ of reproduction. There is a high incidence of enlarged prostate in men over the age of 50. The majority of prostate problems are due to a condition called benign prostatic hypertrophy, or BPH, caused by an elevation of the powerful androgen dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and oestrogen in prostate tissue.

ACT for Meningitis launches the app we all must have

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ACT for Meningitis, the Irish national Meningitis Support and Awareness Charity, has launched a Free Life Saving App, which allows parents and individuals to check the signs and symptoms of Meningitis at the push of a button. The ACT for Meningitis Lifesaving App is available for download from both Google Play and Apple Store.

Get your flu vaccination at Stauntons Link Pharmacy

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Seasonal flu is a highly infectious viral illness of the respiratory tract that can be life threatening in people with long term medical conditions, those aged 65 years and over, and pregnant women. Flu symptoms come on suddenly with a fever, muscle aches, headaches and fatigue. A cold is usually a less severe illness, that starts gradually with a sore throat and a blocked or runny nose and is usually mild compared to the flu.

 

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