Wellness Articles

Restoring the Balance - International Men’s Health Week 2020
June 15th 2020 marks the beginning of International Men’s Health Week. The Men’s Health Forum in Ireland have put forward a theme for the week - Restoring the Balance. In this blog, David Bergin, a Health Promotion Officer with Spectrum.Life and laya healthcare, gives some practical advice.
Health 3 min read
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Ergonomics-Top 5 pitfalls to avoid when working from home
Brian Crinion a Chartered Physiotherapist working in partnership with Spectrum Life and Laya Healthcare. shows you how to set up your office to help create a comfortable working enviromnent in this short video. He also discusses the top 5 pitfalls to avoid.
Health 3 min read

Working from home? Here are some exercises to help with neck strain
Brian Crinnion a Chartered Physiotherapist working in partnership with Spectrum Life and Laya Healthcare. shows you how to set up your office to help create a comfortable working enviromnent in this short video. He also discusses the top 5 pitfalls to avoid.
Health 3 min read
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Dr. Sylvester Mooney answers Coronavirus questions
We know many of you have questions around Covid 19 (coronavirus). Dr Sylvester Mooney answers the most commonly asked questions. Dr. Sylvester is Clinical Director and one of the founding members of Webdoctor which operates our CareOnCall service.
Health 3 min read

How napping can help you to detox your mind
Taking time to nap is extremely restorative, it might also be the only way you'll get a moment to yourself at these heightened times. Making time in your life to stop and rest will actually give you more time in the long run. You not only increase your life expectancy, but it’s in the moments when we stop that we have time to reflect. To ponder and re-evaluate. To prioritising what’s really important. Your health, your loved ones and this moment that is so wonderfully precious.
Lifestyle 3 min read