New Practice Nurse
We welcome our new practice nurse Elaine Manley , who has joined our team
Good tips for reducing stress
1) Wake up at the same time every day, even at weekends. Get as much natural light as possible in the mornings. 2) Take daily exercise, and exercise in the earlier part of the day and definitely no later than three hours before bed time. 3) Eat your meals within a 12-hour window each day and…
DetailsTips to get a better night’s sleep
Tips to get a better night’s sleep (and avoiding taking sleeping tablets) 1. Go to bed, and get up at the same time. Stick to a sleep schedule. (don’t change at weekends !) 2. Exercise : is great , do at least 30 minutes each day but do avoid exercising very late in the day. 3.…
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Ways to help your child improve their mental health
SLEEP support your child to build positive sleep habits Develop a good sleep environment with your child PLAY promote play and creativity for your child, Allow them to explore. TALKING support your child to talk about their problem and how they are feeling. ROLE MODEL be a positive mental health role model. Demonstrate positive mental…
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Benefits of exercising
if you EXERCISE three times a week for 30 minutes Look at all they things it can do. reduces risk of heart disease helps to maintain weight reduces your stress levels increases your energy levels helps to boost your mood gets the blood pumping prevents obesity can help to reduce anxiety increases the…
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Influenza Vaccine
The influenza vaccine season is here. Last Winter saw quite a bad influenza hit the Kerry area. Please note that the vaccine does NOT give you the flu. Each year, the HSE / Dept of Health supplies a new version of the vaccine, so that the vaccine will protect against the strains of influenza that…
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