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January is famous for New Year’s resolutions – there’s something so motivating about pressing the ‘reset’ button and starting a new year with a fresh set of goals – a brand-new year for a brand-new you.

When we think of a magic white powder - it might send the wrong signals your way. However, today I‘m talking about Creatine Monohydrate - its benefits, and why it might be worthwhile in some cases to take it daily.

Vitamin D is frequently referred to as the sunshine vitamin, as it is manufactured by human skin exposed to the sun.

In the realm of healthy eating, portion control is possibly the most important aspect, outside of choosing the right foods to eat.

The supplement industry is rife with clever advertising and marketing ploys looking to deprive you of your hard-earned cash in return for magic lotions and potions full of lofty promises but generally without the same magnitude of reward.

As part of National Breastfeeding Week, the Maternity Department at Portiuncula University Hospital has launched an Antenatal Expressing of Colostrum information leaflet and accompanying Colostrum or ‘Liquid Gold’ Harvesting Packs for pregnant women.

By now we all know the importance of vitamin C. It is important for immune health, it helps with the normal functioning of the nervous system, collagen formation relies heavily on adequate levels, it contributes to our psychological functioning, and it is a powerful antioxidant, which helps to protect our cells from oxidative stress. However, a lot of vitamin C products on the market can be quite difficult to absorb and the excess is excreted through the urine leaving the body in short supply of the vital nutrient.

Ashwaganda is an ayurvedic herb often referred to as ‘Indian Ginseng’ and is part of the traditional system of healing in India.

A breastfeeding initiative spearheaded by Portiuncula University Hospital has been described as a "game changer" by its lactation consultant.

Mayo CYPSC, in partnership with Healthy Mayo, Mayo County Council and Mayo Chambers are launching “We’re Breastfeeding Friendly Mayo”, a breastfeeding initiative set up to improve the health and wellbeing of breastfeeding mothers, babies and their families through the development and promotion of breastfeeding friendly businesses, organisations and communities.