Health Articles

John McCall, Director of Claims and Provider Relations talks about why we’re creating a network of health & wellbeing clinics in Ireland and what it means for our members. 

Chemo- and radiotherapy have surprisingly specific dress codes. Author and fashion writer Annmarie O' Connor shares some advice to help if you are undergoing chemotheraphy. 

Undergoing cancer treatment can entail numerous unpleasant side effects: hair loss being one of them. Author and fashion write Annmarie O' Connor shares some tips on chosing and styling a headscarf.

Ahead of World Mental Health Day our Head of Wellness, Sinead Proos, discusses the top 10 mental health issues that drive calls to our 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support Programme.

World Heart Day is this September 29th, helping to raise awareness of the importance of your heart and just what you can do to be heart healthy. It’s so crucial, especially in Ireland where we have such a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease. There is so much that you can do to help your heart according to Karl Henry, who shares his Top 5 Tips for Heart Health.

Lorraine Walsh, Director of Customer Experience talks about Ireland’s first dedicated Healthcare Concierge Service

Although it might be feeling slightly autumnal, summer is a good time to develop some healthy habits. Here are some tips to lift your spirits and give your wellbeing a boost. Get out into the light and soak up some vitamin D which helps regulate the stress hormone.

Self-harm and suicide are major public health problems. We asked Professor Ella Arensman, Research Professor at the school of Public Health, University College Cork and a Chief Scientist at the National Suicide Research Foundation, to share her knowledge so that our readers can learn more about the causes of suicide and self-harm in Ireland. You can also download a document with further information and help at the end of this article.

If you find it difficult to come up with ways to get your kids eating healthily at home, don’t worry – we teamed up with Siobhan Berry of Mummycooks to put together some great simple recipe ideas for nutritious treats your kids won’t be able to get enough of!