Health Archive

COPING WITH ANXIETY

Posted on 01 June 2010 , under Health

Anxiety is an unpleasant condition characterised by a tendency to worry excessively. It can occur in up to 8 per cent of Irish men. This excessive worry is accompanied by physical symptoms, such as sweaty hands, irritability, restlessness, bowel symptoms such as wind, light-headedness, muscle tension and aches. Anxiety disorder can bring on physical illness and it has been associated with an increased risk

STROKE - THE BRAIN ATTACK

Posted on 02 May 2010 , under Health

A stroke can also be called a brain attack. It is like a heart attack except that it is the brain that is affected. The blood supply to the brain is interrupted and cut off. This causes nerve cells in that part of the brain to die, which affects the body functions controlled by those brain cells. This is often the devastating consequence of

SNEAKY SNACKING TIPS

Posted on 01 May 2010 , under Health

One bad meal, one bad snack, one bad weekend - even one bad week - doesn't ruin anything...so never give up. I want you to keep that last sentence fresh in your mind the next time you find yourself mentally beating yourself up for eating poorly or skipping a workout…one minor set-back doesn’t matter. Making those mistakes still stings a bit and I’m sure

SNORING & SLEEP APNOEA

Posted on 01 April 2010 , under Health

Snoring is basically caused by wind turbulence when you are breathing in through either your nose or mouth. It occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat, causing hoarse or harsh sounds. As you doze off and progress from a lighter sleep to a deep sleep, the muscles in the roof of your mouth (soft palate), tongue and throat relax. The tissues

QUICKIE FOR NEW MUM!

Posted on 31 March 2010 , under Health

Being a new Dad is an exciting time but you also have to step up to the ‘plate’ like never before. You will need to support your partner so that she can recover from the birth of your bouncing baby, especially in the first few weeks. What better way to help her back to full health than with a simple home cooked and nutritious

COELIAC DISEASE

Posted on 03 March 2010 , under Health

Coeliac disease (pronounced see-liac) is a genetic bowel disorder caused by an allergy to gluten, a protein that is found in wheat, rye, and barley. Most people with coeliac disease can eat oats, although some people with a more severe sensitivity to gluten cannot. How Common Is It and What Are the Symptoms? Coeliac disease affects about 3 per cent of the population. It can present

PATERNITY DNA TESTING

Posted on 02 March 2010 , under Health

Paternity DNA testing is a relationship test that specifically seeks to establish whether an alleged father is the true biological father of a child. Paternity testing is the most accurate test available for determining this type of relationship and relies on the comparison of the persons’ genetic profiles to determine if they share similar DNA or not. Following the development and adoption of this

THE EMERGENCY URINAL

Posted on 08 February 2010 , under Health

I regained consciousness from sheer hilarity hearing another tale of my dad diving into the boot mid-traffic in search of salvation in the guise of an empty milk bottle, returning to the driver’s seat and relieving himself in said dairy apparatus. When I did stop laughing I was met by my mother’s eyes, the eyes that said – it wasn’t funny; he was very

GUIDE TO CONTRACEPTION

Posted on 07 January 2010 , under Health

YOU’RE WHAT?!..... If you have been sent scurrying to this website after having to exclaim these words unexpectedly, then maybe this article comes a bit late for you! You are unlikely to be reading articles on a website called “dad.ie” unless you have at least a passing interest in the whole procreation game, but at some stage there comes a time to say “no more

DRINK: KNOW YOUR LIMITS

Posted on 01 January 2010 , under Health

Having a drink is sociable, enjoyable and very definitely part of our culture. Many of us find it relaxing. It unwinds us and eases our inhibitions. It can make us more gregarious, humorous and witty. It can even oil the vocal cords of many a would –be Michael Buble, unfortunately! But when is enough ENOUGH? One in every four men are reported to drink