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Public health research predominantly indicates that social connectedness not only promotes overall health, but determines better mental health. Mixing socially has positive health benefits, which infers that social workplaces can potentially deliver the connection and community that supports happier employees.

Ahead of this week's Christmas swims taking place across the city and county, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have urged the public to remain cautious while in or near water during the festive season.

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) is a powerhouse for cellular rejuvenation, particularly through its impact on mitochondria — the cellular energy factories.

Among the wide range of services offered at O'Connor Dry Cleaners & Launderette, the business specialises in cleaning curtains, duvets, blankets, cushions and cushion covers, helping clients get their house clean and ready for the Christmas festivities.

Galway households are being urged to take part in a free e-waste and battery recycling event. The event, hosted by WEEE Ireland, takes place on October 31 from 10am to 4pm at the Orbsen Building Car Park at University of Galway.

Household electronic and electrical waste amounted to 62 billion tonnes globally or 29kg per home, new data shows today. However, only close to 9kg of e-waste was recycled per person in Galway last year.

Did you know that certain medical conditions — like rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and migraines — disproportionately affect women?

Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, has published a list of eight toxic workplace behaviours that damage mental health, which include micromanagement, bullying or harassment, unreasonable workloads or KPIs, lack of recognition, poor communication, incivility, lack of support, and double standards.

The skin, our body's largest organ, often gets the short end of the stick when it comes to oxygen allocation. In the body's hierarchy of oxygen distribution, the brain receives the lion's share, around 20-25 per cent, followed by other vital organs. This means that the skin typically receives less oxygen, which can affect its health and healing capabilities. Hyperbaric Oxygenation (HBOT) can compensate for this by significantly increasing blood oxygen levels. This offers substantial benefits for skin health, particularly through its anti-inflammatory effects.

Our gut plays a crucial role in keeping our immune system strong. Picture it as a gatekeeper: it lets good stuff in, like nutrients from our food, while keeping out the bad stuff, like harmful germs or toxins. But when this gatekeeper isn't working properly, it can let in things that trigger our immune system, leading to inflammation. This inflammation doesn't just stay in the gut – it can spread throughout the body, causing issues like autoimmune diseases, and has even been linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s.