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A local nursing official has slammed the overcrowding “chaos” at University Hospital Galway’s emergency department earlier this week, likening it to “Third World conditions”.

The Blood Pressure Association in the UK has reported that the economic downturn means not just bad news for our pockets but also bad news for our health. The survey suggests that costs attached to a healthy lifestyle such as gym membership and healthier foods may be the first things to go. It is interesting to note that the credit crunch seems to have less effect on our love of alcohol or high fat takeaways!

Recent trials in the UK have shown that the Alexander Technique can be a valuable treatment for those suffering back pain. The technique was devised by Fredrick Alexander in the 1890s. It is a process of unlearning poor postural habits that cause unnecessary strain. The technique is taught in one to one lessons, and most people find them very therapeutic and educational, and notice benefits from the onset.

A brand new nursing home facility that had only been in operation since early March of this year, has closed its doors following a shock announcement to staff on Monday.

With the recession biting, savvy beauty shoppers looking for a high quality beauty bargain should check out new Colet Earth hair care, an irresistible range of high quality, natural shampoos and conditioners priced at a highly accessible €4.99.

There are no easy answers when it comes to fertility, but Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has some answers that are slowly gaining acceptance in Western culture.

Sangoma Therapies and Training is a natural medicine clinic and registered training college in the centre of Athlone. Having recently relocated to Scotch Parade (above Behans Fruit and Veg), Sangoma’s owner, Nicola Ryan, is a well known figure in the natural and complementary health sector in Athlone and in Ireland, with extensive experience managing clinics and lecturing both locally and in Dublin, UK, and USA.

Helix Health is calling on all Westmeath pharmacists to enter the fourth annual Irish Pharmacist Awards. There are 1,600 community and 100 hospital pharmacies in Ireland so competition will be stiff to win one of the coveted awards. If your local pharmacist has provided you with exceptional patient care then you can also nominate them for an award.

Two Galway based charities, the Galway branch of Cystic Fibrosis and the Galway Rape Crisis Centre, have joined forces to organise a unique fundraising evening in the city on October 31.

An exhibition of locally donated artwork to help the National Council for the Blind in Ireland will be held in Tuam Library from tomorrow (Tuesday) until Saturday December 20.